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General => General discussion => Topic started by: dixie180 on 04 June 2010, 18:00
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Hi guys.I know this question has probably been asked many times before.I have recently been searching for a golf Gti and want to know the best course to take.I have owned a Mk2 in the past and loved it.Which do i buy,another Mk2 or a newer Mk3 ?.All suggestions appreciated.Thanks.
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oooorrrrrr!....I sence worms and cans here....LOL.
I really don't think it is anyone's decision apart from yours. Members will go on weight to ratio , looks , cats, and cost.
'The beauty is in the eye of the beholder'
Now that's done....MK2 everytime...Mk3 looks like a bubble car , slower especially the 2 liter . Then the cat......Mk2 you know it makes sence :tongue:
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oooorrrrrr!....I sence worms and cans here....LOL.
:grin: Popcorn at the ready. Mk2 everytime for me.
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also mk2
but its up to you, your car, your the one who has to live with it
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Mk 3 for me but you havent given us any idea of what you want it for (fun, daily etc) so cant really help. :wink:
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did you search on here - a few threads covering this :grin:
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did you search on here - a few threads covering this :grin:
Lovin the Truckin stickers in wagon chuff :grin:, Mk3 8v has been the best allround golf ive owned!
AA man has forgotten what i look like, Mk2's had me on first name terms :grin:
If you got DIY hands and time then its Mk2 for pleasure hands down, if not then Mk3 for comfort and reliability.
Mk1/2 is Retro cool :cool:
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ive had both, and would never have another mk3, it feels like your driving a barge boat.
the mk3 has no soul and feels like any other car to drive. the mk2 puts a smile on your face, is great to drive and looks as cool as fcuk.
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Wow,definitely can of worms and minefield :smiley:Having already owned a Mk2 in the past i would love to own one again,but this time a 16v instead of the 8v version.I do like the Mk3 but there seems to be a few niggling issues that are common in most Mk3's.As for its use,i have a works van which i use daily so it would only be for weekend fun and occassional VW meetings.Grateful for all the comments guys a Mk2 it is going to be i think :grin:.
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got a mk2 spent a load of money on it and now i just found out the sill needs replacing. still i wouldnt sh!t a mk3. :smiley:
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Nice one antogoof :laugh:.I had the K-Jet engine on my old Mk2 upgraded with a Pack C polished and ported head from TSR and it sounded the dogs doodaa's.I kinda know my round the Mk2 so i guess the work can be done by yours truly instead of searching for a competent mechanic.The search is now on.
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ THE RIGHT DECISION!!! :grin:
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I think so to nicol_vw.Trouble is,there are so many out there and not all good either.Best place is gonna be getting one off here or other VW sites.Good job i can give the overtime a battering at work to fill my pockets at the ready :wink:.
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If you think you need to be a good DIY on a MK2 then try a MK1...'It says exactly what it does not say on the tin'...Cool car though
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mk2 ftw
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mk3 for me any day i love em to bits.
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If it's a weekend car then MK2 all the way. Decent MK2s are getting hard to find now at a good price though. You could get a decent MK3 for peanuts.
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Its true, these days you could probably buy a mk3 with the change left over from buying your mk2 :grin:
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I think the Mk3 is the poor mans MK2.I think secretly most mk3 owners would like a MK2 and secretly MK2 owners think the MK3 is poo! :grin:
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Some would, some wouldnt. I would love another mk2 but i know that with a little un on the way the mk3 is easily the better choice for my needs! Depends what you want your car to do, theyre completely different cars aimed at different markets.
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Well,having already owned a Mk2 i know how good they are.Mine would only be a weekend fun thing,for me to enjoy and show off.I think the Mk3 is more of a family car not a play thing.
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Well,having already owned a Mk2 i know how good they are.Mine would only be a weekend fun thing,for me to enjoy and show off.I think the Mk3 is more of a family car not a play thing.
Exactly! Wish i could have a mk2 for the weekends! :laugh:
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Luckily i have a works van so weekends and holidays would be the only time i would use it.Just need to get my hands on a decent one now :smiley:.
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I've owned both a Mk2 16v GTI and a Mk3 16v GTI (as well as normal models of each), and I would say, if you want comfort and a more modern look, go for the Mk3, but if you want fun get the Mk2. It's much lighter, handles better, you're more connected to the road, it's just more enjoyable.