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Registered: 2nd Mar 08
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hi folks, wuz jus lukin t c wot ur advice was on buyin a 1.2 corsa, i jus duno whether t go for the 8valve r the 16valve??
any advice wud b gr8 thanx 
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GT190
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Registered: 6th Dec 07
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16v no question
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Mobby
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the 16vs have 20bhp on the 8vs when they leave the factory
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Mobby
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but remeber theres alot more to go wrong as i founf out moving from a 8v to a 16v
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D-A-V-E-
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aww ryt ryt, i heard the 16v wud throw up management lights alot? wot other things r ther to go wrong?
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Mobby
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theres just alot of sensors tbh mate, and whoever tells you that is a idiot, it only flash's the eml if theres something wrong
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D-A-V-E-
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oh i see, so as long as shes kept in gd order and nt messed with it should b fine?
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mattyross
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1.2 8-valve engines stopped production after 1997 i recall.
i have been driving a P-registered 1.2 8-valve for three years with no problems at all.
but i admit, they are very old technology now, with fairly poor performance.
1.2 16-valve engines are noticeably better for performance and economy.
however, as said, replacement parts and labour repair will be more expensive.
the modern 16-valve engines do have more sensors and electronics.
it's a trade-off. personally, i would buy 1.2 16-valve
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D-A-V-E-
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thanx for the info lads, will hav t hav another think lol
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