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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Ronseal on 01 September 2009, 16:56
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Hi Folks,
I've just found this forum in the last 5mins and haven't read much so far, however you all look like you know your onions so maybe you can help me with my dilemma?
I've had a Black 8-valve Mark 3 Golf ('96) for the last 6 years and I'm pleased to say she's never let me down once in all that time. But as the years have past I'm afraid we've got to that time where either some money needs spending and she becomes a keeper or I off-load her for 'rock all' and buy myself another car/van?
I have to admit that I spend most of my time tinkering with motorbikes and could really do with a van, and my trusty Golf is always the last to get any attention. However with the renewal of four tires imminent and and an MOT due, it looks like I'll be spending a few pennies on her soon and with 116,000miles on the clock I figure she's okay for a few more years.
I've got used to people slating the Mark 3, with most VW purest stating it's the least impressive of the 'old' golfs so I'd just about resigned myself to selling her for peanuts or taking her down the scrap yard, and then 3 days ago, I saw a Mark 3 with a refreshed paint job, Porsche wheels, leather seat covers, and it had it's plastic wheel arches removed, now did it look cool or what. It wasn't over the top, wasn't Chaved-up, it just looked quality, so this has got me in a quandary.
I'm 34 so maybe I'm too old for polishing up an old Golf, maybe it's time for a Volvo, I sure as hell don't want a noisy exhaust and a bass bin, however if any of you have some inspiration, or have been in a similar position I'm all ears.
Cheers
Ron
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Keep her! :wink:
Mine needs a full set of tyres so I've just bagged some alloys for refurb - should smarten the old girl up. No need to go chavvy - subtle class is always a winner. Don't expect anyone on here to agree on what constitutes subtle or classy though :grin:
It may cost a bit to keep them on the road but still cheaper than a new car, or even a 2nd hand car (getting MOT & sorting out bits n bobs). What clinches it for me is the few times I've driven your bog standard ford focus or some other equally dull hire car I am counting the days 'til I can get back in the golf and actually enjoy my trip from A to B. Mind you I haven't even got ABS on my golf, so getting in a new car and braking gently usually results in self inflicted whiplash and the car behind nearly rear-ending me- I'm definitely not used to the ballerina touch new cars seem to require :laugh:
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If the shell is sound then i would keep her, especially if you can do bits yourself.
The mk3 is cheap to run, and generally a very reliable motor.
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make a car that you like.
Look at build threads, find cars that inspire you, look at different combinations of how things go with each other and build the perfect mk3 in YOUR eyes. Don't mind what others say.
If the shell is rust free and things needed for MOT are mainly things that wear and generally need replacing (tires, brake pads/discs, plugs, filters, belts, etc) then I'd definitely keep her.
The perfect look for any car is OEM+ in my eyes. Nothing that shouts for attention, but something that stands out from the crowd.
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And there's nowt wrong with polishing up your Golf when your well into your 30's :wink:
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check my thread in dub rides section. Im 32 mate. Age is irrelavent.
I like my sub and amp, but you will never hear it when i drive past. I have a full stainless exhaust but its nice and quiet. My wheels are'nt everybodys cup of tea. But i like being different.
A few tastefull mods make a world of difference, especially wheels. instead of buying 4 tyres, put a bit extra in and buy some second hand wheels. A good service works wonders also.
Its worth keeping just because you know it so well.
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Looks nice, keep it :wink:
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keep it m8 i was in same situation 6 months ago i knocking on 30's door and had no idea of the bug u get once u realise most mods cost sod all but some time a little paint and basic tools.
i got cut up on roundabout by a silly spotty teen in a saxo which sent me into the inner kerb recking a brand new tyre instead of buying new again picked up set of gti's with tyres 5mm all round for 60 quid delivered again bit of time and paint they will look sweet 4 winter. also if u do bugger any wee trick parts as they are a tug in purest views(part true i guess) eps the 8v like mine parts really easy to get and cheap srapers hav become my first call for parts. i was going to go bk down the new car route as i too hav bike(gsxr750) but gonna keep the car and get newer bike next year or the one after.
honest it the best car i've had for lack of fear to get stuck in.
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Hi Mate.
Definitely keep the car. If you sell you will only regret it. The great thing about your car is it's standard like mine. They are much better like this than all blinged up but a few subtle mods look ok but I just prefer them to look standard!!!!!! Don't make the mistake of selling it as I once did. I am now back in a GTi and am like a dog with two d***s. I am 33 and age is nothing if you enjoy your wheels. Cheers Deano
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I'd agree with the comments about keeping it if it's rot free.
There's a lot to be said for a bit of reliability, and as you've had it years, imagine the peace of mind that brings compared with an unknown cheap and possibly cheerful car....
I've just got rid of a T5 for this Golf.
It was great but totally, totally different, and although it was way quicker in a straight line, it's great to be back in another Golf after all these years.
Oh, I'm 37 and still like to polish cars, I think they can be a reflection of the driver, but each to there own.
Keep it, spend a bit and fall over again!
Rob
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Definitely keep the car. If you sell you will only regret it.
I know how that feels :cry: (but mine was needed due to the misses...but i will be back in a mk3 soon :lipsrsealed:)
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If it aint a 16v then you aint in with the crew. lol
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If it aint a 16v then you aint in with the crew. lol
next will be another 8v or vr for me....16v's just don't do it!! :lipsrsealed:
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If it aint a 16v then you aint in with the crew. lol
next will be another 8v or vr for me....16v's just don't do it!! :lipsrsealed:
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If the shell is sound then i would keep her, especially if you can do bits yourself.
The body is great with just a couple of superficial rust spots that would be easy to sort, and this is one of the strong reasons I'm 'probably' going to keep her.
Thanks for the positive vibes fellas, watch this space I guess! :smiley:
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If it aint a 16v then you aint in with the crew. lol
next will be another 8v or vr for me....16v's just don't do it!! :lipsrsealed:
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+1 :grin:
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Hi All,
Sorry about this but I've just bought a Transporter so the Golf has to go ASAP.
However I'm happy to give her away to an enthusiast for £100 if you can pick her up from South Devon by tomorrow 4pm and promise to lower her, add some neon, get some wheels, and most of all put a stero head unit back in.
Fors:
- The engine has never let me down: 2ltr, 8v, 123,000miles, new starter motor.
- The Brakes and Disks: All new on the last MOT.
- Tyres: About 18mths old performance jobbies.
- MOT: Valid till Sep 21st this year. (Needs a rear wipper blade to pass but nothing else I'm aware of)
Against
- There's a dent in the front drivers wing, somebody reversed into the car whilst it was parked about a year ago. Not an MOT failure problem.
- No Alarm fob but you can turn the alarm off using the dashboard key.
- The Drivers door lock doesn't work with the key.
- You have to lock the car and open it via the passenger side.
- Exhaust is relatively new but rattles a bit now and then, probably a hanger issue I've been too lazy to fix.
- Not Tax with the car.
If you've any questions ask away. It's been an amazing car for the last seven years but time for pastures new for me, so it's an honest sale people, I'd just like to see her loved once more rather than end up a parts piece at the tip, especially as the engine is still so great.
Cheers
Ron
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That's a bloody good price! Wish I lived near you, I'd come and buy it now!
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£100!! Bloody hell, mk3's aren't worth much atm but surely that's less than scrap value?! :shocked:
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That is giving it away. :smiley:
Worth more I would say.
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That is giving it away. :smiley:
Worth more I would say.
If I have to get the jet wash and hover out then the price will go up. At the moment I've got a wet gazebo in the back, so it's not looking it's best.
Such a shame though, I've just neglected her for about 12months it really wouldn't take too much to get her back to former beauty, although the wing would need doing (there's also a hole in the side of the drivers seat, doesn't affect comfort though). I just need to get ride of it quickly to transfer my insurance to my T5.
I was offering it to mates at work for £250, however nobody needs a car.
As for scrap value..... do scrap yards pay for cars? (Maybe that's worth a phone call tomorrow) :cry:
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Nah don't scrap it! It would be such a shame to scrap what looks like a lovely motor, I'm sure someone on here will have it! Wait till tomorrow evening if possible when more people would have logged on and read this post
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If this was nearer I'd snap it up at that price for spares.
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I'll buy it! Blimey I'll buy it! If I can't get to you i will get it trailered. Honestly mate I'll have it by the end of the month! I'll bank transfer money over straight away and get a train down. Maybe Saturday or Sunday?
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And there's nowt wrong with polishing up your Golf when your well into your 30's :wink:
I agree, im 30 next year and i've only just taken ownership! :-) This is my second car though and on going project.
My aim is for better handerling with a nice tidy look.
I'll take it. Can collect sat. let me know.
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Not sure who Graham is but thanks for the personal message mate, and yes the car is still for sale.
Doesn't look like this site allows me to respond to personal messages (can't even find where I pick them up), so I'll have to talk here as the link in the email that came via the forum doesn't appear to work.
As I've said above I've bought a T5 which I'm picking up tomorrow and I'm working nights tonight hence the need to off load her today. Sounds a bit bogus I know :0/ so unless you're actually living in South Devon this probably isn't the offer for you.
I've a mate at work who'll have it for free tomorrow lunchtime if I get no sale today, so sorry guys I can't wait till the weekend as I need the parking space free for the van.
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You need 10 posts to read your PMs
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Not sure who Graham is but thanks for the personal message mate, and yes the car is still for sale.
Doesn't look like this site allows me to respond to personal messages (can't even find where I pick them up), so I'll have to talk here as the link in the email that came via the forum doesn't appear to work.
As I've said above I've bought a T5 which I'm picking up tomorrow and I'm working nights tonight hence the need to off load her today. Sounds a bit bogus I know :0/ so unless you're actually living in South Devon this probably isn't the offer for you.
I've a mate at work who'll have it for free tomorrow lunchtime if I get no sale today, so sorry guys I can't wait till the weekend as I need the parking space free for the van.
Im Graham.
drop me an email, grahamgoodship @ hotmail dot com
Cheers
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Any chance yoy could keep it or tax it and I'll come tomorrow afternoon and pay for the tax or whatever?
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Well I'm asking £100 for the car and I've just paid £118 for 6mths tax till end of November.
Graham or Bellend, I'd be looking for £200 if I'm to leave the tax on it.
Graham I'll send you a email.
I'd best give it a little wash and get the gazebo out the back, and scrub the brake dust, can't believe I'm selling her. :embarassed:
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Couple more points:
- She’s not perfect and has spots of rust here and there which would all need attention if you were to keep her.
- However if it’s a parts bin you’re after the dash interior is immaculate and the engine runs and pulls lovely.
- Electric windows are a bit intermittent as well however all lock and close in the key.
- Sunroof works fine.
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For that price people aren't expecting it to be perfect, it's a bargain though! :afro:
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Tomorrow afternoon/evening or early sat morning? If its taxed u could leave it on the road and i will give you the 200 for it.
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Drop us an email Josho.Rey@live.com and give us your number mate.
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i think bellend really wants this mk3, good barging though for whoever buys it!
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stick it on ebay you WILL make min £400 :smiley:
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My Advice,
always stick with what you know, you could spend 5k and have a worse basis than you currently have.
a few important things to do on her before its too late are waxoyl the underneath ( a rusting chasis was my mk3 downfall) keep your eye out for a good 2nd hand fuel tank, the metal collars that the cap screws into rust and become a pain in the arse MOT fail because they are pressed into the plastic the are not replacable, new tanks from vw are £200+.
source a good second hand passenger seat, eventually the boulster will wear in you drivers seat and the metal bars hurt your arse. If you have the seat foam its just a case of a swap, if you dont you might need a new cover because it doesnt take long for the fabric to tear.
My personal opinion with cars is, the makers spent millions designing and developing for someone to come along and change it is stupid however, make your car the best the designers intended eg change the wheels to BBS, put leather in, stainless system etc.
Sub and amps dont have to be chavvy, if you like music you will appreciate a good system.
Dont Sell her!
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Sell it to bellend.
He needs it dammit!
It's the only thing keeping him from Corsa ownership.
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Lol cheers. Actually preparing to finish work, grab some cash and jump on a train tonight.......
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Lol cheers. Actually preparing to finish work, grab some cash and jump on a train tonight.......
Im waiting on an email from him too.. heads or tail! :-)
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Lol cheers. Actually preparing to finish work, grab some cash and jump on a train tonight.......
Im waiting on an email from him too.. heads or tail! :-)
You already have a GTi. :grin:
This would suit me perfectly, I have coilovers waiting for it.
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Lol cheers. Actually preparing to finish work, grab some cash and jump on a train tonight.......
Im waiting on an email from him too.. heads or tail! :-)
You already have a GTi. :grin:
This would suit me perfectly, I have coilovers waiting for it.
That is true, was going to get it for my girlfriend. If you beat me to it. Fair enough.
G.
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Lol cheers. Actually preparing to finish work, grab some cash and jump on a train tonight.......
Im waiting on an email from him too.. heads or tail! :-)
You already have a GTi. :grin:
This would suit me perfectly, I have coilovers waiting for it.
That is true, was going to get it for my girlfriend. If you beat me to it. Fair enough.
G.
There is only one way to solve this.
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lol :-)
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Fair play. :grin:
51 quid and a 6 hour train journey. I'm motivated. :evil:
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damn it! why didnt i read this earlier!! good buy (if you get it) bellend, very jealous!!!!
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Fair play. :grin:
51 quid and a 6 hour train journey. I'm motivated. :evil:
Give me £51 and I'll give you a lift!
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Dammit, I want another mk3! Not going to Devon for it though :grin: Good luck to whoever buys this, seems like a bargain! Nice of the guy to sell it so cheap really! :laugh:
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Right then sorry for being a little illusive but had busy day sorting T5 insurance (what a nightmare).
So back to the Golf.
Bellend: Seeing as you were first to reply I guess the Golf's yours mate.
I'm currently working nights now, so don't bother coming tomorrow to pick her up, Saturday will be fine. I'm a Paramedic and have just got a job, I'll be back online later tonight.
Presumably you need the Reg details to sort insurance I assume?
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fair play this is a good deal here :cool: are you still having this bellend ?
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Cheers man! Good luck with the T5 :smiley:
I can jump on a night train tomorrow and be in south Devon at 7 Saturday.
Will need reg details and an address. Can email if you wish. Thanks a lot mate! :)
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Fair play. :grin:
51 quid and a 6 hour train journey. I'm motivated. :evil:
Give me £51 and I'll give you a lift!
Haha cheera mate. Think I'm gonna do 40 quid for a nights sleep on a train. Be such a nice drive home. :grin:
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I wanted to convoy. :cry:
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If you get this gti Josho what you going to do with the 1.6?
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Plans still to respray it I think. I reckon I'll end up falling in love with this and respraying this too.
If I don't swap the engines on the 1.6 I'll rebuild the enigne, give it a blow over, get it mint and running well and let a mate and my younger brother learn to drive in it. :smiley:
It's not going, the shell is too mint.
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I wanted to convoy. :cry:
I might take you up on that. :grin:
Being a diseasal, it would only cost you a fiver. :laugh: :tongue:
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Whats happening with this? did he get back to you?
G.
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Whats happening with this? did he get back to you?
G.
Yeah mate gonna go up Saturday and get it. Sorry mate.
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no worries mate, Shame he never replied to me, manors are something very simple in life.
Good luck with it.
Cheers
G.
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He did reply, he said since bellend was first to reply he could have it.
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He did reply, he said since bellend was first to reply he could have it.
we were chatting via email........
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So you only got one reply then?
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So you only got one reply then?
ah, dont worry.
Its irrelevant now and im not worried. :smiley:
Cheers
G.
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He did reply, he said since bellend was first to reply he could have it.
we were chatting via email........
Sorry Iyrix for not getting back to you, my appologies. I've been a bit busy with one thing and another. And as for selling the car to Bellend, it's simply a case of he asked first and I can't think of a fairer way than that to sell the car.
Bellend: I think your email is somewhere in this thread, I'll go find it and send you a message.
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i agree mate, first come first serve.
Cheers.
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I think the OP should keep his car!
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i agree mate, first come first serve.
Cheers.
Seriously mate thanks.
Long trip a head, you lot have no idea how excited, appreciated I am! Insurance sorted, can't wait!
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I think the fairest way is to let the first person at your house with money drive it away! :wink: :grin:
...and Im on the M5!! :grin: :grin:
Not really bellend.
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lets do it gumball style go to get to la and back, first one to la then back to the house with dolla gets golf!
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i agree mate, first come first serve.
Cheers.
Seriously mate thanks.
Long trip a head, you lot have no idea how excited, appreciated I am! Insurance sorted, can't wait!
How far you got to go?
Glad your looking forward to it! Hope it's a good trip back too! :-)
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i agree mate, first come first serve.
Cheers.
Seriously mate thanks.
Long trip a head, you lot have no idea how excited, appreciated I am! Insurance sorted, can't wait!
How far you got to go?
Glad your looking forward to it! Hope it's a good trip back too! :-)
Dont lie! You hope he has a rotten trip home! Getting back middle next week! :laugh: :evil: :laugh: :evil:
Mind you Josho did have first dibs this time! :rolleyes:
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Cheers guys got a 5 hour train journey with a mate. Can not wait!
It won't be the end of the 1.6 don't worry!
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So..... how you get on?
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=197499.0
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Complete bargain :afro: