Volkswagen Scirocco 16V : Tim's Enthusiast Garage S2 E11 

Doing my own 1985 Scirocco restoration - one owner (me). Long live the Scirocco.

at 19, my first first car was an 87 16v. had fun with and learned how to work on it. I bolted on neuspeed front and rear stress bars and tokico adjustable shocks. those upgrades made the car handle like a go cart.

Your passion for the scirocco shows. Guys like you are fun to talk to about these cars because you "get it". I feel the same way about my corrados.

Hey I you might not see this but I wanted to say that I have a 1986 scirocco witch me and my dad built up and it’s around 270 horse power and it’s something I’m proud of because my dad past away and it’s a big part of my life now

One of my favorite cars ever! It was the best! Sorry I don't have it now. I am 57 years old now......looking to buy one in 2021! Loved this car!

I sold my 88 Scirocco 8 years ago because of too many projects. I didnt realize how much I would miss it until it was gone. I am a VW fanboy and have been for my whole life. 1 month ago to person I sold my Scirocco to ask me if I wanted it back. It is back were it belongs. A few more weeks and I will have it done and on the road.

Two of my favourite cars, the 16V Scirocco and the Porsche 944 👍👍

My first performance car was my 87 16v back in 1994. I still have it (restoring) and now 2 more. Ones an all original driver, the other doing an engine swap. Thanks to VW for starting this guys inspiration 30 years ago! That inspiration propelled me through life to my other newest addition - my 750 whp R35.

Great review and very glad to see all the enthusiasts and especially fellow 16V owners' responses here! I am the original owner of my '88 Scirocco 16V - I almost didn't get one as the dealer in Dallas sold their last one on the lot out from under me...thankfully they rounded one up from San Antonio. It is still the most fun car I've driven and is my daily (when not in quarantine).

I've owned my 87' 16v since 2000. Fell in love with them in High School and wanted one ever since. My wife worked for a car dealership and one day said to me, "I think there is one of those cars you like at a small lot we do business with." It was all downhill after that. I replaced the 1.8L with a 2.0L and made suspension and brake upgrades along the way. Had a custom exhaust installed as well. Love that crazy car and it has been my daily driver for the duration. It is starting to show its age as I just had to replace the ignition/steering lock assembly. Much harder to find parts these days, may have to start shopping in the UK. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm, it is one of those cars that people get excited about even today.

you cant even compare the euro spec anything to what we got here. Everything we got was watered down. That being said, I've owned 5 of them. You're so right. Those were special cars. All of them 16v cars. Well at least the early ones.

Great video! I've owned my 87 16V since 1993 and my absolute favorite car in the world and never parting with it.

I’m the original owner of one. Same color, Flashsilver. And just like him, I’ve added the stuff I couldn’t afford when I was 16, like Euro bumpers. Still looks great. I have over 300k miles. It sits in the garage while my 2018 M3 sits outside.

Awesome looking and fun car with a honest review! Nice job Tim!

Awesome episode ❤️ I need to show my scirocco some love🥰 they truly are amazingly fun cars to drive

Good thing about the wing is, when pushing it down an autobahn at speed in the rain , you don't need to use your rear wiper at all. Therefore it shows it does something . Best 2 cars I've ever owned.

Mine was the Scirocco Mk1 1978. I was in my mid 20’s than. Put a 1.8 GTI motor in it, a Neuspeed cam and Koni adjustable struts with Neuspeed sport springs. 25mm and 28mm Neuspeed sway bars and engine strut brace. Tech Tuning exhaust to let it breathe. Straight pipe in place of the converter really helped, I wouldn’t do that now. You could find me on mulholland drive on Friday nights. That car could out handle any Mk2 16v scirocco back than. I did get a beautiful black 16v scirocco next. Kept that till a couple of years ago. Sold that one in perfect shape for 2700.00. I sold it way to low. Now I own three Mk1 Scirocco’s. 80 standard Scirocco model in forest green. 81 Scirocco model S light metallic blue, and a 81 Mars red Scirocco Model S. I love these cars. They aren’t in perfect shape, but not rust buckets either. I’ll put up a video on them soon. As Magnus Walker says “more smiles per mile”.

Totally agree. Such a funnnnn car to drive. I got lucky and picked one up five years ago in superb condition for $2800 Canadian dollars. If you are looking to buy one find a parts car. There were only 290,000 built over a 10 year run. They only sold in the US to 1988. In Canada through 1989. In Europe through 1992. That’s not many units over that stretch. Most were sold in Europe. Mine is a 8v 1.8 with 90hp. That is the same engine that was in the mk1 GTI, one of the most sought after VWs. I get regular thumbs up from other drivers. This is a rare automobile. I have seen just one in about 15 years on the road. Great review. I had a 1987 16v in the late eighties and it was spectacular. The eight valves are certainly easier to find engine parts for. Glad you got your dream Scirroco. I got mine and it is never leaving me.

Not sure why but the front-end of this car gives me a heavy DeLorean vibe.

New subscriber -had a champagne Scirocco.Solid fun car .Great videos.Cheers.BSR.

thank you so much for this video. brings back many memories. now i will search for another. long live the scirocco !

You are a RARE example of an american car reviewer that I can actually listen to xD You know what would be cool to see you tho? Review the mk3 scirocco, the one that never came to US, I wonder how would you compare mk3 to mk2 :D Liked and subscribed

I drove one of these back in the early 70’s and I still remember how it felt. I was blown away the pep and the handling of this thing. I thought they were ugly (and still do) but still wanted one.

great video!

You are a likeable person, you speak realisticly. As you say, you must like it and if you like it you will buy it in any condition and start fixing it for yourself. Your Scirocco is very nice, 16v gives it a bit more, enough to notice the fun. Happy drive.

I have one of the first, a pre body kit 1.6 8v 1982 GL Auto in near perfect original condition, diamond silver original paintwork, just 50k on the clock. It still put's a big smile on my face every time! 😁 Floor it, the auto box kicks down and gives even modern day cars a surprise. I frequently get the Delorian remark too. Yes, I was lucky enough to have this as my very first car back in 91. Now, only 2 left of this spec on the road in the UK. Keep posting Tim, that is one tidy ride!👍

nice car! keep up the good work.

The 1st gen Neon ACRs were a similar car, in that they were "throwaway" cars. $14k, and when it was done you threw it away. It got a bad wrap because no one ever replaced the timing belts, until after it broke. Then it was too expensive to fix vs. what it blue booked at. If you took care of them, they were a great driver's car. But now it's getting hard to find parts.

I've got an 85 8v that I've had for years and years theres just something about it that I absolutely love.

Completely understand how you feel on cars like this. Though I got into them much later in life, my Merkur phase feels a lot like your VW history. Additionally, as always.. way better to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow! ;)

My 1stcar was an 86 scirocco. Been hooked every since

Great vid. One thing about the rear wing though, during testing they found the car would lift leaving the rear a bit wobbly and light at regular highway speeds, so they added a wing. It definitely serves it's purpose

I had four now I’m getting one built it’s gonna be so nice Parked next to my v70r both black it will look beautiful

I am pick ing up my 4/87 next week! Can't wait! Ive ot a 6/87 shell from cali with no rust to have for parts.. Came with extra transmissions and parts and engine blocks. Never had a 16v.. Wife had the 96 vr6 jetta was sweet.

Nice video. I had 3 scirocco's from 86 to 97 , I loved them. 2 were 1982 Silver/Blue "Cosmos silver" and then a 1987 White 16V ...I drove the 16v all the way to 97. Great cars but expensive to fix. I still have the original dealer brochures for them.

I remember sneaking mine out while my parents were asleep, cause I knew the freeway would be empty at 2am. Picked up a friend and two girls, that snuck out as well. Hit 120 mph for the first time. Couldn’t stop smiling. Man was I stupid.

Beautiful

I want it! lol.I had an 82 and 76 when I was a lad.Always wanted the 16v

I had an 87 16v I put a turbo on I absolutely loved and miss it

I remember those.. My first was prob my Fiat Argenta 120ie that I still own (i still love it). Sure its not a ”performance car” by todays std but so isn’t a Scirocco 16v. I can still upset Alfa 75’s (Milano) on trackdays. All cudos keeping your first car love!

Hi Tim, Congratulations for your 16V- in this fantastic condition. And as we say in Germany: 'Volle Hütte' ... this means, the car has got every extra item (like leather seats, AC ...). German (European) Sciroccos are mostly without these. My own 1990 Scirocco 16V has electric power windows. Better than nothing :o) But everytime i drive it, it's a little bit like 'Back in the 80's' ... you know what i mean! BTW: the Scirocco was NOT replaced by the Corrado. Both Cars are build as independent ones from 1988- 1992 (when VW stopped building the Scirocco). Greetings from Germany Stefan P.s. Oh, and before i forget: Scirocco 16V (in fantastic condition) - worth ~ US$ 15000 The look on your face when you spot the sheriff - priceless! Hahaha! Rock'n Roll dude!

I so miss my '88 16v scirocco

I have in my Scirocco 87" GT, ATS CUP 2 wheels 15" inch, I strongly recommend to check them out! they fit to this car so very well!

Great video Tim. Butmods wise, add a KR 16v intake manifold. It's from the euro version of the 16v KR engine. Not the slower PL engine. Cheers, Redfox.

Good old memories...

my dad had an '82 vanagon with a scirocco engine swapped in. it was a sporty, large thing lol.

Loved your inputs man! Just one thing to add. 139hp engines aren’t 2.0 liter! They are the same size as 129hp. ( 1.8L) with catalytic converter! I guess cat reduces the horse power by negligible amount!

I drive my tornado red 88 16v every day. :D

Same passion for my 1987 red scirocco

I almost thought this guy was Johnny Lieberman 😆 I mean that in the best way I liked and subscribed so there's that

Was that a red quantum wagon you showed by chance. Love those cars dearly

I have owned three Sciroccos, I still have the 1986 8v, I bought new, she's my girl next to my slk 280. She's not stock, and I'm her only mechanic. And I have a spare that is stock with a sunroof in the same color. Let's talk.

Hi Tim, nice review, nice Rocco! So what do you think a Mk2 1982 1.6 GL Auto - unmolested, completely original factory spec, Diamond Silver, unrestored, rust free example and yes, one little old lady owner, 49k on clock would be worth? Oh yeah, she runs perfectly too.

I have an Alpine White 88 Scirocco, it was my first car and I'll never get rid of it

I’ve seen these for 8K every time I check....I hope to eventually get one

nice car ... in germany you hardly see any more ..... the rust has eaten away all of them

what grille is that in the front? Love it

Borbet Type "C"s I have a set as well for my MK1 Very nice ! 16"s ?

Certainly your Mk2 looks less VWish than anything else at the time, but the Mk2 gained a couple hundred pounds over the Mk1, and the Corrado gained SEVERAL hundred pounds more, and the Audi TT, which was the closest natural successor gained several hundred more pounds, to the point where the TT Mk1 is ~1400lbs. more than the Sirocco Mk1, and while the lbs./hp ratio did improve across all these cars, you're right, you can't get away from the effects of mass when it comes to handling.

Parts? Good luck.

I’m guessing the sheriff pull over means this happened before social distancing.

Voyota Worolla AsciroccoE Trueno 16V

Can’t believe you mentioned a gtv . I sold an e30 m3, a 16v and a Alfa GTV because my doctor said I won’t be able to work a clutch. That was 2007 I’ll never afford a gtv or m3 but I’ll have my scirocco and my cayman. That doctor was wrong

I have at 1980 Scirocco I want to restore...Do you know a place?

im sure this car has a vr6 now. seen it on facebook. love to know what alloys they are

i miss my car

Scirocco's weren't from Wolfsburg, they were from Osnabruck. The cylinder head was a Volkswagen design; The Oettinger head was completely different.

What are those wheels?

So what did the Sheriff say......... ? :-)

yeah talk about how great it sounds while having some stupid "music" playing in the background that's a good idea

Xclnt video. Parts are near impossible to find. Sad day for enthusiasts

I have one for sale.

Well, I can assure you that you need that bloody wing... Try to drive it without it fast... Bloody sketchy!

lmfao just bought a 16v scirocco for 2 grand

Imagine being a Scirocco driver, but you can't pronounce Volkswagen