The difference is 8 valve and f**k all. If anything the 8V's are better for every day driving. - Right, now I've slept on it the plan is..... The cars in my sisters garage and I've got my 100e to drive so I can get about, I'm going to go right through the golf replacing everything that needs it and anything I'm not sure of. Then when I hit 18 I'll start looking for insurance quotes, if I can get one below 2K I'll have it and drive her. If not I'll carry on doing bits to it, because insurance for my 100e is only £23 a week and normally I'd be paying £123 a week !