I don't think that the mk3 8v can be called slow, it just happens to be slower than other gti's, the 1.4 polo that i have now that is slow, but i still like it . Its a bit harsh to slag peoples cars off just cos they arn't as quick as yours, after all they are all vw's and all gti's no matter how quick they are.
Thank you...
Well said!! I chose a mk3 8v as I knew the age and spec of the car I wanted and so my budget couldnt stretch to a 16v, and at the time the insurance was a lot more than for a 16v and I didnt want an old mk 1 or 2. If a car is so 'slow' surely it would be whooped throughout the complete rev range and speed?? Doesnt the 8v GTI produce more torque than a 16v at 50 (??). (There was a link ages ago with detailed torque ranges posted by richandhazel but the link no longer works).
Same boat as u mate.. I was 18 when I bought mine.
People seem to enjoy slagging it off ... but ... what did they drive @ 18?
Fiesta? LOL
Saxo? LMAO
Punto? Ok Im getting carried away.
Rest assured mr Veedub8v when Im 22, I'll have summet that'll be faster than this and faster than that "Sherman" u drive now.
But ... considering speed limits are being reduced... does it make a difference? No... what DOES make a difference is ... Mines newer than yours.
In 1990 VW prolly said ... This mk2 is long in the tooth.. and a bit sh!t ... lets make it more modern and the mk3 was born. THAT WAS 1990 14 YEARS AGO!!!
Ya prehistoric now ... at least the mk1 can say "IM THE ORIGINAL & THE BEST"
ur mk2 can say ... Im a wannabe like the rest... im just lighter and more vulnerable in crashes compared to newer... and like it or not... BETTER models..
VW wouldnt bring newer cars out IF THEY WERENT BETTER.
Nuff said.
EVOLUTION.