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Title: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: tom,brighton on 27 April 2009, 20:17

Hi all,

After years of wanting one I'm going to buy my first GTI.  Always wanted a MK2 and have seen one for £800 with new cambelt, clutch and gearbox.  It's a 1991 8v 5 door in red and looks pretty clean (hasn't gone pink).

Then I came accross a really low mileage (44k) 1997 mk 3.  It's up for 2k but looks brand new. I know it's personal choice but anyone got an opinion on what to do?

I'm not that handy with cars so I'm tempted by the Mk3. Any thoughts would be great.

Title: Re: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: JC on 27 April 2009, 20:20

mk3 Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

mk2 Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

and hello and welcome  :grin:

Title: Re: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: tom,brighton on 27 April 2009, 20:27

Cheers for replying.

That's my gut feeling too. You got Mk2 then?

Title: Re: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: nealey on 27 April 2009, 20:27

A mk2 will give you much more driving pleasure and is much better looking

Title: Re: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: JC on 27 April 2009, 20:30

Quote from: tom,brighton on 27 April 2009, 20:27

Cheers for replying.

That's my gut feeling too. You got Mk2 then?

yep, can you guess which one  :grin:

(http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp359/chuffs69/Heritage%20Meet/DSCF2707.jpg)

Title: Re: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: tom,brighton on 27 April 2009, 20:35

Looks good.  Are most people on the site interested in modifying?  Just had a look through some of the pics and most were mod.  I want to get a one that is completely original.

Title: Re: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: GOLF_STU on 27 April 2009, 21:18

welcome to the site :cool:

Title: Re: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: Dec on 27 April 2009, 21:35

Welcome!

Get a mk3 :P

Title: Re: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: Jay on 27 April 2009, 21:43

Welcome  :smiley:

Quote from: Dec on 27 April 2009, 21:35

Welcome!

Get a mk3 :P

Traitor!  :tongue:

Title: Re: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: red on 27 April 2009, 22:22

I keep getting drawn by awesomly modded and smooth mk3's... but however I have just bought my 5th mk2 today..........




So yeh, keep it in the family with the mk2!

Title: Re: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: tyler on 27 April 2009, 22:28

mk2 for sure i had to sell mine and bought a mk3 regreted ever since but recently bought a corrado  :smiley:

Title: Re: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: Martz on 27 April 2009, 22:31

did not read the start, but get a MK2. MK3's are like the Titanic, eventually they sink and rot. Give it another year and all the MK3's will be gone from the world as we know.

Title: Re: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: bratty on 28 April 2009, 08:52

welcome m8 :)

Title: Re: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: DrewGTI on 28 April 2009, 09:09

Go test drive both and make your OWN mind up!  :smiley:


or you could listen to those people with mk2's tell you to buy one and people with mk3's tell you to buy one of them!  :grin: :rolleyes:



I've got a mk3 and love it!! but would love a mk2 as just love the look of them (never driven one). Which ever you end up with just make sure you give it a good going over. . . check service history, check for rust etc! end of the day its your choice buddy don't listen too much to what others say as its you who is driving it!


if it were me. . not YOU, and looked at a mk3 at 2k i'd go to that budget on a mint little mk2!  :smiley: seen dome great ones for around that price.



welcomes to!  :cool:

Title: Re: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: AlanD on 28 April 2009, 09:10

IMO MK2 16v.

Title: Re: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: DrewGTI on 28 April 2009, 09:26

Quote from: AlanD on 28 April 2009, 09:10

IMO MK2 16v.

yeah.. i should of added that.  :smiley:




if it were me. . not YOU, and looked at a mk3 at 2k i'd go to that budget on a mint little MK2 16v

Title: Re: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: Car nut on 28 April 2009, 10:40

Welcome,

I agree with Chufs and neale .... :wink:

Mk2 all the way..... :smiley:

Title: Re: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: --Dubber789-- on 28 April 2009, 11:36

Welcome and get the mk2 you no it makes sense  :laugh:

Title: Re: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: Dub90 on 28 April 2009, 11:48

Spend the £2000 on a sh!t hot mk2, they are also very easy to work on, all you need is a Haynes manual and a hammer. I have had two mk3s and three mk2s, I thought both mk3s were awful cars. The mk2s look better, handle better, go faster, if you are over 25 you can insure them on a classic policy for £200! What more could you want from a car?

Lets compare...

(http://www.pistonheads.com/pics/news/17334/volkswagen_1983-Golf-II-GTI-001_1-L.jpg)

or...

(http://www.barryboys.co.uk/photos2/crispymorgangolffront.JPG)

 :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: --Dubber789-- on 28 April 2009, 13:25

^^^ lol what have they done to that mk3, mk2 looks perfect though  :cool:

Title: Re: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: mumbles on 28 April 2009, 14:47

hey, and welcome!

IMO - I'm pretty happy with my mk3 (lol at Dub90 ,k3 photo  :sick: its hideous!!)

I've never actually driven a mk2 so can't comment on what its like to drive but I much preffer the looks of a really clean, looked after mk3.

but like DrewGTI said, test drive them both and make up your own mind  :smiley:

All the best and hope you enjoy what you get!

Mumbles

Title: Re: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: Len on 29 April 2009, 16:08

If you want something reliable then get a Mk 3! But not and 8v! Deffo a 16v or a VR6.

If you enjoy having an unreliable car or like seeing it sat on the dive for weeks on end then by all means get a Mk 2.

Title: Re: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: vw_sarah on 29 April 2009, 18:38

Mk 3 for the win!

Title: Re: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: gjroe78 on 30 April 2009, 16:02

Yo  :wink:
mk2 all day long  :cool:

Title: Re: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: molegti on 02 May 2009, 09:09

Remember a MK3 is a lot heavier.

Title: Re: Can't decide MK2 or MK3?
Post by: Khare on 02 May 2009, 10:57

Right, Listen to me buddy!

I had a mk2 1.6 last year. Had cheap coilovers on there but car handles like a kart and for a 1.6 8v it had some decent go. Car was a drivers car. LOVED IT!


I then sold it to buy a mk3 gti 8v. Car is quiet, comfortable, has some pretty good torque, handling is pretty good now the wishbbones are polybushed, and its got new top mounts and ball joints, and car looks pretty good.

But.

Mk2 is much more FUN. If you want fun then buy a mk2 without a doubt. They are extremly fun.

If you want a car to get you to work and back, to hack the daily roads with soft suspension and no wind noise and little road noise, then buy a mk3.

I know (and chuff knows) what car I want to be in come next renewal.