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General => General discussion => Topic started by: G60Limited on 10 June 2010, 13:41
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Right, if you had £1500 to spend on a MK3 8V, or a MK2 8v 90 spec. What car would you choose?
Do you know any good MK2/3's for sale at the mo? I've spotted a few but want to keep my options open!
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Defo a MK2, but that's just because I think they are awesome in almost every way.
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Me too, you know of any really good ones up for sal around 1.5K? I've seen one so far, but i quite fancy a 3 door and it's a 5 door.
It's oak green though, mmmm tasty.
Anyone at all know of any good MK2's up for sale, please reply.
MAX budget of 1.5K, preferably lower :-)
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I'm about to put mine up for sale, send me your email adress and I'll get pictures and info sent to you if you want.
its 90 spec rare metallic blue 126000 on the clock 5 dr p/s sitting on 14" bbs ras.
James
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mk2 mate, wait it out and browse a few forums classified. I got a mk2 oak green 2L 8v fully rebuilt engine well looked after for £900, you cant go wrong really. Things do break being old but if you aren't scared of using your spanners now and then you'll be fine. Just make sure it has well documented history and make sure the seller gives detailed info. Take a look underneath it and make sure you watch it start from cold.
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Right, if you had £1500 to spend on a MK3 8V, or a MK2 8v 90 spec. What car would you choose?
Do you know any good MK2/3's for sale at the mo? I've spotted a few but want to keep my options open!
What do you want it for daily commute, weekend toy??
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For £1500 I'd hope to pick up a tidy G3 16V. You're not looking for enough valves.
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I want a 16V, but to be honest its a £300 difference a year on my insurance!
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Gotta be worth it! :wink:
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Mines an 88 and i got classic insurance for less than 200 quid a year so its something to consider.
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You can pick up Mk3 16v for less than the reach around you'd get on a decent Mk2.
I love Mk2's but for a good one you will pay, simply because keeping a Mk2 good costs a reasonable sum of money.
If you are flush then get on it :smiley:
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I don't know... I just love the fun factor of the MK2. I own one at the moment (well, the guys picking her up next week! :cry:) and would love a 3 door MK2 valver, or even an 8V!
I would really like a MK3 aswell and have seen one on here that intrests me..
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=156956.0
What do you guys know/think of the above car?
One thing is that it's got a tracker.. how would I get that changed to my name, or is it reg'd to the car not the person?
Argh, I really want to make sure I get the right car!! :sad:
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That looks really nice!!
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I know, I'm really, really interested.
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1717626.htm
I likey this one! :smiley:
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Looks good, pretty sure you can't get 6 months MOT though, does he mean tax?
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I reckon so bud.
£1700 seems steep though. Just a quick question chaps.. What sort of things can you do to improve a MK3 8V's speed?
I'm not talking spending loads, nor do I want comments like "Get a MK2 to pull it.." lol.
The one I'm looking at has a s/s exhaust already.
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Under £500 will win you an MOT fail SEAT with a 2.0 16V ABF motor in it and 280mm front brakes.
That'll make it faster.
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Under £500 will win you an MOT fail SEAT with a 2.0 16V ABF motor in it and 280mm front brakes.
That'll make it faster.
Is there anything wrong with leaving the engine in the seat in the first place?
Are they not lighter, faster and (in my opinion) nicer looking than the golf :lipsrsealed:
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I reckon so bud.
£1700 seems steep though. Just a quick question chaps.. What sort of things can you do to improve a MK3 8V's speed?
I'm not talking spending loads, nor do I want comments like "Get a MK2 to pull it.." lol.
The one I'm looking at has a s/s exhaust already.
Cant really do alot to em mate, just a good service, throttle body clean, drilled airbox and panel filter and a decent exhaust. Or just race something really slow and it will seem faster! :grin:
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:cry: Fair do's.
A 16V MK2 is just about within my financial grasp (insurance is lower than 16V MK3)
So I either would like that gorgeous MK3 8V or a tidy 16V MK2 I reckon.
Quick question. I'm used to a MK2 8V, completely standard exhaust etc. Will I notice much of a difference going to an 8V MK3?
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It will be lovely and comfortable and reliable! :wink:
But it will feel lardy and slow :undecided:
Where you based? You can have a raz round in mine if you want!
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Just outside manchester matey
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Right I'm on the lookout for a 16V MK2. Always wanted a valver. If anyone knows of any good ones for sale, please reply because I'm getting desperate now lol. My car is dissapearing next week, and it pains me to do it. I'm viewing a MK3 8V tomorow, whch looks ace. I'll have to see what it drives like though as I've never driven a MK3 and everyone keeps on saying "steer clear of the 8V"
If anyone could list the stats of the MK2 8V and the MK3 8V It'd be much appreciated. Had a quick check on google, but at work so can't really.
Cheers guys!
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Model Weight KG, Power, Torque, 0.60, 30 to 70, 30 to 50, 50 to 70, Overall Mpg
Golf GTI 8V 1060 115 127 9.8 9.5 8 10.1 28.4
Golf GTI 16V 1160 150 133 8.1 7.8 8.2 11.1 26.6
Golf VR6 1220 174 173 7.1 6.4 6.6 9.3 25.2
Thats for the mk3..... and theres alot of info on the mk2 in this link
http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=40458&Volkswagen-quote
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It's alright, lol - I found the specs... on this website!
Mk2 1.8 8v 112 9.0 115
Mk2 1.8 16v 139 8.0 124
Mk3 2.0 8v 115 10.1 124
Mk3 2.0 16v 150 8.5 134
Mk3 2.8 VR6 174 7.1 138
Hmm, can I get insured on a VR6 I wonder....
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Is there anything wrong with leaving the engine in the seat in the first place?
If it's a rotten old MOT fail then yes.
They seem to dissolve a lot faster than Golf2s, but I doubt they go any faster than a Golf2, given all the safety equipment larded into them.