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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: colz1234 on 18 July 2009, 16:02

Title: mk3 16v anniversary price??? and im new here
Post by: colz1234 on 18 July 2009, 16:02
i currently own a mk4 1.8 (non turbo  :cry:) golf with full anni kit, etc, etc, but its too slow for me and i fancy a change to something cheaper, faster and fun to drive, but still with some modern refinements like power steering, etc, thats why im looking at mk3's and not mk2's, and after a 2.0ltr 16v, not an 8v

i have spotted a mk3 anniversary 16v 3dr for sale, totally standard even including the original red wheels, 119,000 on the clock, with loads of service history, reciepts etc, at a garage, for £1700. Does that sound a bit high to you? what kind of price would you pay for something of that spec? It does look immaculate mind but does sound a tad on the pricey side.

also, what else is there to look out for on mk3's, any problems that they suffer when they start to get on a bit? rust is obviously an issue but i guess this can be treated if its not too bad.

im located just south of bristol so if anyone has one for sale around this area i would be more then happy to have a gander and possibly take it off your hands, for the right price of course

cheers guys, and sorry for the long post  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: mk3 16v anniversary price??? and im new here
Post by: locin78 on 18 July 2009, 17:01
it does, mine cost £1000 it had 97'000 on the clock p reg and all standard and not abused a yr ago just look around for some grandad selling one off cheap not knowing what he as and beleave it or not i got it of ebay of all places.
Title: Re: mk3 16v anniversary price??? and im new here
Post by: boneybradley on 18 July 2009, 18:35
These are hard to price (like most cars nowadays!!) but the 16v is the rarest anniversary models and do fetch a premium, I would say (without seeing the car!)
try for £1500 if its good condition (also check the maintenence section as there's a buying guide on there)
Title: Re: mk3 16v anniversary price??? and im new here
Post by: Wayne on 18 July 2009, 20:01
Welcome to the site, I would say around £1500 plus not sure what you mean by red wheels.
Title: Re: mk3 16v anniversary price??? and im new here
Post by: spunkymonkey on 18 July 2009, 23:16
I was wondering about the wheels too.
Title: Re: mk3 16v anniversary price??? and im new here
Post by: colz1234 on 19 July 2009, 01:03
oh did the anniversary not come with red wheels as standard? my bad, they do set the car off though in my opinion, i havent seen another one like it.

heres a pic

(http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/colz1234/mk3anni.jpg)

cheers for the replies guys, i will check out the maintenance section and try to knock him down as much as possible, it looks in very good condition, well looked after, but you never know what lies underneath, i will have to check the stack of paper work and see whats been done on it

cheers again  :smiley:
Title: Re: mk3 16v anniversary price??? and im new here
Post by: VR6-Joe on 19 July 2009, 03:53
Never seen Anni wheels with a red lip before..  although they actually kinda look photoshopped.. to be honest though it's nearly 4 in the morning and I'm getting to the point where I'm gunna need match sticks to keep my eyes open so it could just be me!!

If the lips really have been painted then it's probably because the polished lip often suffers from corrosion/lacquer peel so the lips often need refurbing, and as polishing metal can be expensive he's probably just painted them!
Title: Re: mk3 16v anniversary price??? and im new here
Post by: shepgti on 19 July 2009, 10:15
is that the actual car your thinking of buying?? because that one aint standard..
Title: Re: mk3 16v anniversary price??? and im new here
Post by: Wayne on 19 July 2009, 10:16
As above the wheels are noted for corroding really badly so someone has painted them to cover how bad they are.

It is not factory and to me looks horrid.
Title: Re: mk3 16v anniversary price??? and im new here
Post by: admc6 on 19 July 2009, 10:26
Heres the link for it:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-GTI-2-0-16v-Anniversary-MK3-VW_W0QQitemZ200361022338QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item2ea6729382&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A2140%7C293%3A2%7C294%3A50 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-GTI-2-0-16v-Anniversary-MK3-VW_W0QQitemZ200361022338QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item2ea6729382&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A2140%7C293%3A2%7C294%3A50)

And it is standard apart from;
Wheels - no red lip
Lights
Blacked out badges
And looks like its been lowered to me to
Title: Re: mk3 16v anniversary price??? and im new here
Post by: shepgti on 19 July 2009, 10:31
Heres the link for it:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-GTI-2-0-16v-Anniversary-MK3-VW_W0QQitemZ200361022338QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item2ea6729382&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A2140%7C293%3A2%7C294%3A50 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-GTI-2-0-16v-Anniversary-MK3-VW_W0QQitemZ200361022338QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item2ea6729382&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A2140%7C293%3A2%7C294%3A50)

And it is standard apart from;
Wheels - no red lip
Lights
Blacked out badges
And looks like its been lowered to me to

so its not standard then is it..
Title: Re: mk3 16v anniversary price??? and im new here
Post by: admc6 on 19 July 2009, 10:34
Heres the link for it:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-GTI-2-0-16v-Anniversary-MK3-VW_W0QQitemZ200361022338QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item2ea6729382&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A2140%7C293%3A2%7C294%3A50 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-GTI-2-0-16v-Anniversary-MK3-VW_W0QQitemZ200361022338QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item2ea6729382&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A2140%7C293%3A2%7C294%3A50)

And it is standard apart from;
Wheels - no red lip
Lights
Blacked out badges
And looks like its been lowered to me to

so its not standard then is it..

No was trying to be a little sarcastic then
Title: Re: mk3 16v anniversary price??? and im new here
Post by: Wayne on 19 July 2009, 10:47
I think it is overpriced, yes it is an anni but lots of miles.
Title: Re: mk3 16v anniversary price??? and im new here
Post by: shepgti on 19 July 2009, 10:49
I think it is overpriced, yes it is an anni but lots of miles.

and been messed with
Title: Re: mk3 16v anniversary price??? and im new here
Post by: colz1234 on 19 July 2009, 11:03
ahhhh, ill stay clear then, i want a good example of one, and it seems to be sounding worse and worse, cheers for the heads up anyway,

the hunt goes on ...............
Title: Re: mk3 16v anniversary price??? and im new here
Post by: admc6 on 19 July 2009, 11:18
depends how much your willing to pay. there is a black 3 door on pistonheads, familt owned, looks clean, but is up for just over 2k

heres the link

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1124998.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1124998.htm)
Title: Re: mk3 16v anniversary price??? and im new here
Post by: colz1234 on 19 July 2009, 11:36
im after the 16v not the 8v, 3dr preferably, and 100,000 or less, standard or anni, it doesnt bother me really, as long as it has been cared for thats all that matters

still sounds a bit pricey for such an old car??? i spose the annis fetch a premium over the normal ones but i wouldnt expect that much? maybe if the miles were lower then yeah, and 16v, of course, it does look nice mind

am i asking too much?  :grin:
Title: Re: mk3 16v anniversary price??? and im new here
Post by: admc6 on 19 July 2009, 11:54
not at all mate, still some out there. good luck with your search
Title: Re: mk3 16v anniversary price??? and im new here
Post by: shepgti on 19 July 2009, 12:36
in my eyes anything over 2k is dreaming for any mk3 other than a mint low milage vr, could easily get a decent 16v for around 1500
Title: Re: mk3 16v anniversary price??? and im new here
Post by: Mikester on 19 July 2009, 13:09
We were talking about this last night, and you can easily get a very very nice mk3 for 1.5k. And a VR for maybe less. Only mk3's that go for more than 2k tend to be show prepped ones, or ones with conversions, such as 1.8t's.