Tell me about mk3 Golfs

Antihero · 21 Apr 2008 at 20:07

Matt82 said:
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.

Matt82 · 21 Apr 2008 at 20:11

its a recent post on cgti. mk3s are definately getting more popular this year

Sonea Fifer · 21 Apr 2008 at 20:20

Matt82 said:
£2k is well over the top. its not even 16v is it? a decent 16v will fetch £1600-1800, so youd be paying a premium for one of the most godawful engine known on earth

Dont think the OP's to fussed on the engine / valve size when he's got a Nissan Skyline in reserve

Granted the wheels really do look carp as do the quad lights, looking past those (as they'll be coming off) the actual car itself seems to be in fairly good condition considering its age.

Everyone else seems to be advising there's so much else out there thats better for the 2K mark?

Such as?

Suppose it's down to individual preference tbh - admittedly am not that big a Golf fan myself but I can appreciate a motor thats been well looked after ! :cool:

Matt82 · 21 Apr 2008 at 20:24

Sonea Fifer said:
Dont think the OP's to fussed on the engine / valve size when he's got a Nissan Skyline in reserve

it doesnt matter what else you have in your garage, buying an 8v "gti" is the automotive equivalent of mugging yourself

penski · 21 Apr 2008 at 20:55

Er...Where is it?

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

:/

*n

Antihero · 21 Apr 2008 at 20:57

penski said:
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 · 21 Apr 2008 at 21:01

Ok what about a 16v with a higher mileage?

Matt82 · 21 Apr 2008 at 21:10

does it fall in the budget?

Antihero · 21 Apr 2008 at 21:18

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=

Matt82 · 21 Apr 2008 at 21:20

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

Antihero · 21 Apr 2008 at 21:22

Matt82 said:
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.

Matt82 · 21 Apr 2008 at 21:27

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

Antihero · 21 Apr 2008 at 21:28

Matt82 said:
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.

Begbie · 21 Apr 2008 at 23:36

The second one looks nice, would stay away from the first though.

Antihero · 21 Apr 2008 at 23:53

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.

penski · 22 Apr 2008 at 00:05

Antihero said:
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.

My mum's old 2.0 8v was nudging half a million miles when it finally went (and even then only because my dad couldn't be bothered to replace the struts again - the drivetrain was fine).

The first car will have been used and abused if it's been modified like that.

Go for a better condition car with higher miles for half the price.

*n

Matt82 · 22 Apr 2008 at 06:40

penski said:
My mum's old 2.0 8v was nudging half a million miles when it finally went (and even then only because my dad couldn't be bothered to replace the struts again - the drivetrain was fine).

The first car will have been used and abused if it's been modified like that.

Go for a better condition car with higher miles for half the price.

*n

no, lower miles ***

the red one is judged as more reliable, despite having never been seen

Michael Myers · 22 Apr 2008 at 08:06

i know you have pretty much made up your mind on a mk3 gti, but have you considered a mk2? they are an ideal run about, cheaper and faster.

Dogbreath · 22 Apr 2008 at 09:26

Please not an 8v, they can in no way be considered a GTi when they can barely keep up with a bog standard Rover 216...

Barry Smalley · 22 Apr 2008 at 10:47

Aye don't buy an 8V, they are very slow. 16V is a good choice, and if you can afford the fuel there's the VR6 which I'm sure you'll find plenty of.