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General => General discussion => Topic started by: wampablo on 26 June 2009, 18:05
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right then i might be able to get my hands on a mk3 gti. yes i know its a mk3 and i have a mk2 but are they really that bad ? the one in question has just been sat on this guys driveway for a while so im thinking i might make him an offer so what i need to know is whats the pros and cons
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pro`s in a crash you dont get killed.
con`s they dont go 0-60 in 1 second like a mark 2..
happy to help...
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(http://www.oeamtc.at/netautor/html_seiten/crashtest_kaefer_golf/golf2gr_det.jpg)
At 30mph :huh:
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Still want one though,
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pro`s in a crash you dont get killed.
con`s they dont go 0-60 in 1 second like a mark 2..
happy to help...
So dont crash. either way, I think hes a biker and he already has the Mk2. Dont go for a mk3 unless its a 16v or you will regret it.
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whats me being a biker gotta do with it ? :grin: or what about a mk2 16v?
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dude, hear me out.
Mk2 =
pro's
fun, involving drive, stands out from the rest.
cons
noisy, rattly, cold, probably damp, older
mk3=
pro's
Comfortable, quiet, less rattly, newer, more common to find spares for, reasonably good in terms of handling
cons
heavier, less involving drive, doesn't handle as well, not as unique.
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pro`s in a crash you dont get killed.
con`s they dont go 0-60 in 1 second like a mark 2..
happy to help...
So dont crash. either way, I think hes a biker and he already has the Mk2. Dont go for a mk3 unless its a 16v or you will regret it.
i'm on my second mk3 8v and don't regret it one bit! as its also got 55k on the clock and in almost perfect condition! plus i enjoy the cheaper insurance and petrol costs and not to mention parts. . . if you want to rag the hell out of your car and race anything that moves then cool get a Mk3 16v. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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dude, hear me out.
Mk2 =
pro's
fun, involving drive, stands out from the rest.
cons
noisy, rattly, cold, probably damp, older
mk3=
pro's
Comfortable, quiet, less rattly, newer, more common to find spares for, reasonably good in terms of handling
cons
heavier, less involving drive, doesn't handle as well, not as unique.
Cold and damp? You've never been in my mk2.. :D I could cook pottery in there it's so hot! New water pump :cool:
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dude, hear me out.
Mk2 =
pro's
fun, involving drive, stands out from the rest.
cons
noisy, rattly, cold, probably damp, older
mk3=
pro's
Comfortable, quiet, less rattly, newer, more common to find spares for, reasonably good in terms of handling
cons
heavier, less involving drive, doesn't handle as well, not as unique.
Cold and damp? You've never been in my mk2.. :D I could cook pottery in there it's so hot! New water pump :cool:
damp cos its got a leak, and cold cos insulation aint very good lol. My heaters used to work wonders though.
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dude, hear me out.
Mk2 =
pro's
fun, involving drive, stands out from the rest.
cons
noisy, rattly, cold, probably damp, older
mk3=
pro's
Comfortable, quiet, less rattly, newer, more common to find spares for, reasonably good in terms of handling
cons
heavier, less involving drive, doesn't handle as well, not as unique.
Who cares about safety, the MK2 can take the pain!
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As stated, depends what you want the car for?
I have a mk2 16v and use it to drive to work everyday after getting bored with my mk3 16v...
Very different but still similar if you follow.
Good cars both in their own way.
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You were involved in my recent thread Mate so I know the dilemas. I would look at why you would want to buy it.
If it is just to clean up and make a bit on it then fair enough. If you want it as a daily driver then it'll do the job.
If it's an 8v like mine and you enjoy traffic light grand prix's etc. then it won't be for you.
As Khare has said, they are comfy. And as an ex-biker with many a battle scar, that does come in handy :wink:
I have chosen to keep the Mk3 for now.
If it's the right money and you can afford it, what do you have to lose....
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ok this is going to be an extra car im not looking for something to replace my mk2 thats a keeper for now made my mind up about that. i just wondered what mk3`s where like.
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This may sound unbelievable but i stepped out of an evo and into a mk3 8v. I wont say i dont regret it because.......well its obvious really but i love my mk3, its totally mint condition wise and has cost me £47 in repairs in 14months. It has 132000 miles on the clock and drives like 60000.
Round town its nippy, not fast just nippy but is more than enough for what i need. As a second car they are sweet. If its a driving experience you want i would avoid vw altogether. :smiley:
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My mk3 16v is my first vw and I have to say it's left a big impression. I will be buying many more vw's in the future. I have a 5dr and I'm impressed with the handling to be honest.
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"If its a driving experience you want i would avoid vw altogether".
Good bad or indifferent? :grin:
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Yup, get the Mk3 and join the Merchant Navy.
(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr182/the_flying_elvi/pic_tugboat.jpg)
Or get the Mk2 16v and you too could be this awesome
(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr182/the_flying_elvi/james_hunt_1976.jpg)
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My mk3 16v is my first vw and I have to say it's left a big impression. I will be buying many more vw's in the future. I have a 5dr and I'm impressed with the handling to be honest.
if its just gonna be an extra car then why not just do it? as long as the mk3 is all in good working order you'll be able to save the wear and tear and the miles on your mk2 matey. :smiley:
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Yup, get the Mk3 and join the Merchant Navy.
(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr182/the_flying_elvi/pic_tugboat.jpg)
Is Russel crowe around?
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Yup, get the Mk3 and join the Merchant Navy.
(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr182/the_flying_elvi/pic_tugboat.jpg)
Is Russel crowe around?
Nah, he's off singing songs, makin movies and fighting round the world :grin: