Soz i got a bit wound up ther!! its just that every1 always says that things like that are UK style!! and there not. As for the badging you're right with the non-vtec being 1.6 16i and yes it does mean 1.6 engine with 16 valves.
The vtec one doesnt say 1.6i16vt on it, it just has i-vt on it.
Anyways as i said "each to their own" its good you wana be different and have your own tastes, just hope you can take the comments other ppl leave!!!