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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Dobbs333 on 19 June 2004, 21:50
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Hi folks - can anyone tell me what the 'official' and real-world specs are for MK3 GTI's (ideally 2.0 8v's)?
There seems to be a bit of a difference in opinions in some topics, so I don't want to open old wounds ;) , but any info would be great.
My previous motor was a Nissan 200SX Turbo (the first, better looking model) and the specs were:
1.8, 16v, fuel injected, turbo. Rear wheel drive (oh yes!) and the official figures were 0-60 in 6.8secs and 140 tops. I can't verify the 0-60, but I can say that she reached 140 and was still accelerating! Oh my, what a car ;D
So it'd be interesting to see how the GTI's compare.
Cheers,
Dobbs.
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2.0 8v GTI - 10.2secs
2.0 16v GTI - 8.7secs
2.8 VR6 - 7.4secs
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I'd put the 8v closer to 9 seconds and the 16v at 7.9 tbh. Those times look woefully pessimistic.
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vr6 or 16v are the ones to buy :)
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look mate i think that the only mk3 that is worth your time is the vr6.
its a fine car, great performance. :D
the 8 valve is poo IMHO :D
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I'd put the 8v closer to 9 seconds and the 16v at 7.9 tbh. Those times look woefully pessimistic.
I just posted the VW figures.
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look mate i think that the only mk3 that is worth your time is the vr6.
its a fine car, great performance. :D
the 8 valve is poo IMHO :D
and what about the valver?
forever forgotten! performance wise its not -much- off the mk2 16v, with a few mods it can match it...
IMO its a much better compromise as vr6 insurance is pretty prohibitive..
i dont think any will disagree that its more reliable than a '6
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Why is a vr6 less reliable than a 16v?
More expensive to repair but certainly just as reliable.
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2.0 8v GTI - 10.2secs
THATS PANTS... My mates 1.4 astra merit on a g plate goes quicker than that, probably due to the lack of waight, hasnt even got a ciggy lighter...
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Why is a vr6 less reliable than a 16v?
More expensive to repair but certainly just as reliable.
always blowing up they are! lol
whats up with yours again? :D
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Nothing wrong with mine ;)
Seriously the only real problems i have had with it in 2 years have been alarm related.
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2.0 8v GTI - 10.2secs
THATS PANTS... My mates 1.4 astra merit on a g plate goes quicker than that, probably due to the lack of waight, hasnt even got a ciggy lighter...
mine hasn't got a ciggie lighter either!! lol
I think most Vw's are gonna be reliable, depends how well you treat 'em
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Nothing wrong with mine ;)
Seriously the only real problems i have had with it in 2 years have been alarm related.
thought u broke it badly :)
the main reason i got a valver over the '6 was
the insurance and not being fussed about super performance, the valver is fine for me. i was hunting for a motorway cruiser as my 'kinda' g/f lives about an hour away. when you're at 70mph (honest guv) what diff does the 0-60 time make? lol
i was just making a point as M777CUSGTI slagged it off without giving a good reason why.
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I agree, the valver is very understated.
The vr wasn't broken badly, there was a problem with fuel pump circuit, so my mate rewired it with a fuse and a relay.
Basically the fuel pump circuit is wired through the alarm, so we bypassed it.
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I was suprised to find that my VR6 cost less than ?150 extra to insure than my 16v :). It does however average 5mpg less :(. But i think it's worth it. Although i liked the 16v very much.
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yeah, for younger and/or less experienced drivers that gaps a lot bigger. there was a 400 quid gap when i was looking. i jumped up 150/200 quid from what i was paying for my 1.4i polo open air.
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sos dude,
i was just making the satement that the in terms of mk3, the vr6 is far the best car.
thats all ;)
fabulous engine, quick, reliable, sounds beautiful!
vr6's are something else :D
cool 8)