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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: ian24driver on 14 October 2009, 22:04

Title: vr6 Question.
Post by: ian24driver on 14 October 2009, 22:04

Currently have a tidy mk3 8v but keep finding myself wanting a vr6, no idea why, think it maybe the engine or just because.

Does anyone know a reason not to get one, and on the other hand why i should.

I heard to stay away from earlier ones as the engines have a a few probs the later ones dont, is this true?

any advice will be appreciated.

Title: Re: vr6 Question.
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 14 October 2009, 22:07

Buy one, you won't regret it.
Early models suffer from headgasket problems.
If serviced properly you shouldn't have too many problems.
Watch out for chain rattle.

Title: Re: vr6 Question.
Post by: justalex81 on 14 October 2009, 22:47

get one!

in fact get anything that ain't an 8v  :tongue: :grin:

Title: Re: vr6 Question.
Post by: Wayne on 14 October 2009, 23:49

Quote from: AudiA8Quattro on 14 October 2009, 22:07

Buy one, you won't regret it.
Early models suffer from headgasket problems.
If serviced properly you shouldn't have too many problems.
Watch out for chain rattle.

+1 just get one and live the dream.

Title: Re: vr6 Question.
Post by: VR6-Joe on 15 October 2009, 00:49

Whereabouts are you? I have my VR6 for sale :smiley:

Title: Re: vr6 Question.
Post by: ian24driver on 15 October 2009, 06:03

thanks for the words of wisdom, ill keep my eyes out on whats for sale, in no rush as ive gotta sell mine first.

Im based in Nottm joe

Title: Re: vr6 Question.
Post by: ace on 15 October 2009, 08:25

i done the same thing mate, went from an 8v to a vr.

u will not regret it at all  :cool:

Title: Re: vr6 Question.
Post by: vdubman on 15 October 2009, 09:50

Quote from: ace on 15 October 2009, 08:25

i done the same thing mate, went from an 8v to a vr.

u will not regret it at all  :cool:

same here,from a 8v to a vr and loving it  :grin:

Title: Re: vr6 Question.
Post by: VR6-Joe on 15 October 2009, 10:03

Quote from: ian24driver on 15 October 2009, 06:03

thanks for the words of wisdom, ill keep my eyes out on whats for sale, in no rush as ive gotta sell mine first.

Im based in Nottm joe

Doh. Guess that's quite far from Suffolk lol

Title: Re: vr6 Question.
Post by: IAN C on 15 October 2009, 15:49

word of advice, check your insurance and if your using it every day they are a bit juicy, apart from that get one you will not drive another slow car again :cool:

Title: Re: vr6 Question.
Post by: ian24driver on 15 October 2009, 18:35

insurance will be fine as im 30 next week and have years of no claims. Suffolk is a bit far but thanks for the thought. will have too sell my 8v 1st so if anyones interested i can send details and pics.

Title: Re: vr6 Question.
Post by: DrewGTI on 15 October 2009, 18:38

Check your insurance before you listen to all these people saying get one!  :smiley:


i was gonna get one come end of next month, November.

but had a crash so will be sticking with the 8v. happy enough tho becuase shes mint!  :cool: