Off topic - Older GTI recommendations

[Jeff Newton <newton@pmc-sierra.bc.ca>]

I'm thinking of picking up an older GTI for a second car.  Those of 
you who own/use to own one, can you offer suggestions on what to look
for or avoid?  8v or 16v?

BTW, I'm thinking of a pre-1990 model.  

Cheers, 

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Jeff Newton