Tell me about mk3 Golfs

[Antihero]

I'm looking to buy a MK3 GTI as a run about as the Skyline will be of the road for a while.

This is the one I'm going to look at in the next day or two, yeah I know don't mention the alloys or the quads.

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...EN&model=GOLF&min_pr=&max_pr=2000&max_mileage

What I'm looking to know is what should I be looking for and what questions should I be asking.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Antihero]

link is doesent work.

Should be sorted now.

 

[Antihero]

The problem is I'm having a hard time finding a good MK3 for under or around £2000.

I know everyone will have their opinion on what I should buy instead of a Golf but I have my mind made up on that.

What I need to know is what should I be looking out for and what should I be avoiding.

 

[Antihero]

As I said ignoring the Wheels and the quads as these will be removed and I should be able to get it for £1500 - £1600 without the chrome bling.

The car itslef looks to be quite clean and well looked after.

 

[Antihero]

Hi mate. Join the Edition38 forum and look in there classified. Some fine examples as its a enthusiast site mostly.

Edition38 don't seem to have a classified section anymore.

My bad, Now I've registered I can see the classifieds.

 

[Antihero]

http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=162142

read that.

they are kick ass cars, if you like that sorta thing. mine rules, uber cheap to keep, run thrashable car, this thing will outlast the cockroaches

Cheers mate much appreciated, that just the kind of thing I'm looking for.

 

[Antihero]

Er...Where is it?

Without a word of a lie, that looks IDENTICAL to a Golf parked 'round the corner from me...

:/

*n

It's just outside Glasgow.

 

[Antihero]

Ok what about a 16v with a higher mileage?

 

[Antihero]

Yeah at £1100 with 127K on the clock and looks to be totally standard.

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...N&model=GOLF&min_pr=&max_pr=2000&max_mileage=

 

[Antihero]

brilliant. as long as its in good condition, itll be fine.

read that thread tho, if you want it to be tip top youll have to budget for bushes etc as you would on any 12-13 year old car

That's not a problem they're on the list of things to be done.

 

[Antihero]

yeah, as long as youre realistic, youll be happy. they are kick ass, but things like rubber bushes naturally perish etc. look for rust in the common places. if yu find a nice one, it will last for ever

my own one is on 181k miles, its absolutely tip top

Cheers Matt I appreciate the advice.

 

[Antihero]

I can't help but go back to the first car, I just love MK3's in red and the lower mileage is also a big plus.

Ok it's not 16v but I'm not after performance I'm just looking for a good reliable car and once the car has been demodded i.e. standard wheels and lights it should look fantastic.