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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: ALEXS1.8T on 07 May 2009, 22:36
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hi i have poped over from the mk4 section to ask about the mk3 vr6 golf.
so wot do you think of the car as a whole? iam thinking of selling me gti t and get my self one, i have allways wanted one. :wink:
i have been looking around and they dont seem to cost much at all seen a few that have a few mods for around £1100-£1500 .
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If you can find a good one they are great.
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Heavy on fuel plus the timing chains can and will need changing but a great car and engine.
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For 1.5k you should get a very very good condition one.
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hi i sold my vr6 bought a gti t 2001 aum what a load of -hit now i have another vr6 its the sound the look the grunt try one :laugh:
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iam am really thinking of getting one, but iam goin down to look at a astra coupe 2.0l turbo 2morrow 51 plate, 52k on clock . bloke intrested in a straight swap for my golf. but im not sure ......
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bought one about 3 weeks ago. black highline, 94000 on the clock 1300 quid. Having a few water problems, but don't care too much because i'm loving the drive. Has an awesome engine sound too.
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Mine is a black highline as well. Love it. No major problems, fuel economy not bad( i don't care anyway).
Needs a gearbox mount, but that is the only thing since july last year.
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iam am really thinking of getting one, but iam goin down to look at a astra coupe 2.0l turbo 2morrow 51 plate, 52k on clock . bloke intrested in a straight swap for my golf. but im not sure ......
Dont get fooled by the engine, its still a bloody nova!! :laugh:
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iam am really thinking of getting one, but iam goin down to look at a astra coupe 2.0l turbo 2morrow 51 plate, 52k on clock . bloke intrested in a straight swap for my golf. but im not sure ......
Good engine, rest of the car is not so good.
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the water problem may be coming thr :rolleyes:ough the cabin filter check to see if its blocked
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i love my vr6 best car iv ever owned and would buy another one straight away 2morrow if i needed one. much better than my vauxhalls v6's never had a problem apart from abs sensors and brakes but thats it. i get to drive around 3-4 different cars aday and love it at the weekend when i can take my vr6 out n just get to drive it.
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just remember to listen to the engine when its started, listen out for the timing chain as after 85k or so they need to be replaced and they cost an arm and a leg to replace. i dnt know the sound but my mate loves his vr6's, so he knows his vr stuff everytime he buys a vr he always listens for the timing chain and never has a problem with it. if it has been replace get the proof or just listen to it while its stationary dont rev it or anything. hope that helps a bit. after that stick a turbo charger on it :wink: OOOH suite you sir! :smug:
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I had a vr6 for 2 weeks, very poor economy to performance ratio but sound and feel mint when driven hard!
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The chains aren't always the problem.
The upper guide rail is quite weak and can break. Also lack of service means the hydraulic tensioner won't work properly.
When i had my vr6, i replaced the upper guide rail when i replaced the head gasket.
My mate has got it now, its done over 110k miles, and chain has never needed doing.
The trick is, listen on cold start for chain rattle, if there isn't any then you probably can leave it alone.