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Title: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: The Doc on 01 January 2011, 22:11
I just spotted this on fleabay - what are the performance figures like etc please?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1997-Volkswagen-Golf-2-0-GTi-16v-3-dr-1-OWNER-NEW-/280607571205?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item415583bd05#ht_1482wt_937
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: Khare on 01 January 2011, 22:16
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=78701.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=78701.0)  :wink:
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: snifferdog on 01 January 2011, 22:58
That looks nice and tidy! Ive noticed a couple of pro mk3 posts from you lately  :tongue:

You thinking of swapping?!
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: Rmachines on 01 January 2011, 23:10
Nice to see a genuine clean one at a realistic price for a change.
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: Wayne on 01 January 2011, 23:32
Performance figures: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=121567.0
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: Gash on 02 January 2011, 01:10
bloody hell! for the price thats really good, full service history and low mileage too!
get it
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: tdi_blu on 02 January 2011, 09:02
I dont think its the cheapest and if you keep looking around I think theres better deals around of private sellers.I did see a spotless mk3 16v anni on ED38 with less miles in silver for £1800 ono and it was a standard untouched car.
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: The Doc on 02 January 2011, 09:23
Thanks volks!

I'm looking for an earlier golf either mk1, mk2 or mk3 so that I can tinker a little.

I like the sound of the clean anni @ 1800 quid!!!

I'm pro any golf :-)
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: tdi_blu on 02 January 2011, 09:37
Ill see if I can find it on ED38 he couoldnt sell it tbh and said he was going to keep it till new year and try again.
Just seen this one if it what it says looks a cheap car for under half the price of the black one
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1704483.htm
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: snifferdog on 02 January 2011, 09:39
Thats a bargain!! :shocked:
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: tdi_blu on 02 January 2011, 09:42
This is a pic of the 16v anni thats £1800

(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/4942716029_8aec0ebaa5_z.jpg)

and heres the link but you need to be a ED38 member to view it I think could be wrong just sign up and its still fo sale mint car its done 143,000 FSH

http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=329410&st=0
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: snifferdog on 02 January 2011, 10:13
If it was me, Id have the green one, its £1200 cheaper and has less miles! I know the other is an anni and will hold its value better over the coming years but thats not what buying a mk3 is about, you'd have to keep it a long time to make that £1200 back anyway! :grin:
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: The Doc on 02 January 2011, 10:31
Looking at the whole of that site now and found some other interesting bits and bobs - the green one isn't for me TBH - I like the black one due to the history and one owner thingy.

I'm thinking Anni now - can't help it - I also think I want A/C as I'm a pusser  :grin:

The more I think about it the more a MK3 makes sense  :wink:
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: snifferdog on 02 January 2011, 10:45
I miss my air con  :cry:
 

:grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: tdi_blu on 02 January 2011, 10:45
If I didnt have my 8v anni I would have been all over that anni it has a few minor bits to do on it but I does look a very clean car and its silver which isnt to common good history and a fellow dub owner I think he wouldnt move to much on the price but he didnt advertise it at a great time tbh.I understand on the green one which does look a bargain but greens not everyones cup of tea still good luck in finding one  :wink:
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: Ess_Three on 02 January 2011, 10:46
I'm thinking Anni now - can't help it - I also think I want A/C as I'm a pusser  :grin:

The more I think about it the more a MK3 makes sense  :wink:

You know it makes sense...16v Anniversary with A/C is the way forward...if you can find one.
The last of the cars you can really tinker with without needing laptops etc.
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: The Doc on 02 January 2011, 11:07
Lol have laptop - check my web :-)

That silver one seems good - I've registered and I'll pm him when the site let's me  :sad:

Seem a nice vr6 in need of help over there too - may get 'em both - cheaper than some mk6 owners have spent on a set of winter wheels and tyres  :huh:
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: Gash on 02 January 2011, 11:17
I paid 900 for my 16v. Needed a damn good clean but that was it. Air con and full leather.145k but full service history too. No dents, very little body rust (just two small bits) but Tue underneath is had. I need new silly and new exhaust system. Cheap to do but still.
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: Ess_Three on 02 January 2011, 11:17
Seem a nice vr6 in need of help over there too

Why do you want an anchor?
Are you planning on going boating?
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: Ess_Three on 02 January 2011, 11:20
Lol have laptop - check my web :-)


I meant it's around the last where wires actually turned things on without using controllers and things could be fixed with spanners, not by changing modules.

There is little scope to chip-tune the ABF...maybe 10 BHP at best.

But if you want old school mechanical tinkering, it's good fun.
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: The Doc on 02 January 2011, 13:18
Seem a nice vr6 in need of help over there too

Why do you want an anchor?
Are you planning on going boating?

Play nice  :wink:

I know what you meant regards laptop just playing with ya, going to make some inroads on that silver anni
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: snifferdog on 02 January 2011, 15:35
Sweet, let us know how you get on, it looks nice!
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 02 January 2011, 15:50
This is a pic of the 16v anni thats £1800

(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/4942716029_8aec0ebaa5_z.jpg)

and heres the link but you need to be a ED38 member to view it I think could be wrong just sign up and its still fo sale mint car its done 143,000 FSH

http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=329410&st=0

That looks like  a pretty decent buy to be honest, id definitely consider it it i was in the market for another one.
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: tdi_blu on 02 January 2011, 15:54
Guys numbers in the add and it flew through its MOT aswell  :wink: Good luck if you go for it she looks a proper car  :wink:
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: dom on 02 January 2011, 16:54
This is a pic of the 16v anni thats £1800

(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/4942716029_8aec0ebaa5_z.jpg)

and heres the link but you need to be a ED38 member to view it I think could be wrong just sign up and its still fo sale mint car its done 143,000 FSH

http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=329410&st=0

That looks like  a pretty decent buy to be honest, id definitely consider it it i was in the market for another one.

+1 looks factory fresh, along with the nice wad of history with the car suggests it's been nicely treated  :cool:
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: The Doc on 02 January 2011, 21:56
P155ed off  :sad:

I keep trying to post / pm over there as I think I'll buy it but it says:

"Sorry, an error occurred. If you are unsure on how to use a feature, or don't know why you got this error message, try looking through the help files for more information.

[#103133] You do not have permission to reply to this topic."

Can anyone help please?
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: The Doc on 02 January 2011, 22:05
Just saw this bit  :embarassed:

"Please contact me on: 07816 191351 or aidrianwalsh@live.co.uk"

Email sent and fingers crossed  :wink:
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: Wayne on 02 January 2011, 22:08
The Anni looks really clean, lots of miles however.
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: The Doc on 02 January 2011, 22:12
It's 1800 quid though  :smiley:

Do you think I'd be better off with the first one I was interested in?
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: Khare on 02 January 2011, 22:14
147k miles is nothing if it's got FSH and well taken care of.
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: snifferdog on 02 January 2011, 22:14
Thats true, theyre good strong engines and should outlive the car if treated right! Go for the best one you can afford!
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: Wayne on 02 January 2011, 22:18
It's 1800 quid though  :smiley:

Do you think I'd be better off with the first one I was interested in?

The Anni is the better car, have a real good look over it for any rust and make sure it is stone cold when you look at it, if it has been well looked after it should be ok.

Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: The Doc on 02 January 2011, 22:20
Thanks for that  :wink:
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: The Doc on 02 January 2011, 22:23
Thats true, theyre good strong engines and should outlive the car if treated right! Go for the best one you can afford!

Thanks mate £1800 sweet fa in the grand scheme :-)
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: The Doc on 02 January 2011, 22:59
Could anyone that uses that forum contact the seller of the VR6 below and get his contact details as I want this too but the forum won't let me post or pm - thanks in advance  :wink:

http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=351973
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: tdi_blu on 02 January 2011, 23:00
Personally Ive never been keen on buying cars off traders mainly because some not all tell pork pies  :grin: I would rather buy private or off a fellow dubber tbh and as said old vws golfs are good for the milage  :wink:
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: tdi_blu on 02 January 2011, 23:01
Could anyone that uses that forum contact the seller of the VR6 below and get his contact details as I want this too but the forum won't let me post or pm - thanks in advance  :wink:

http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=351973

Theres his phone number mate 07939 306026  :wink:
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: dom on 02 January 2011, 23:42
Could anyone that uses that forum contact the seller of the VR6 below and get his contact details as I want this too but the forum won't let me post or pm - thanks in advance  :wink:

http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=351973

Theres his phone number mate 07939 306026  :wink:

I can PM him for an e-mail address if you like?
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: Wayne on 02 January 2011, 23:44
Could anyone that uses that forum contact the seller of the VR6 below and get his contact details as I want this too but the forum won't let me post or pm - thanks in advance  :wink:

http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=351973

I would avoid it to be honest, sounds like a major gearbox fault, unless you buying it to break.
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: Bellend on 03 January 2011, 02:53
Sounds like s :angry:ticking valves/clutches to me. New box jobbie.
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: dom on 03 January 2011, 11:28
Just to throw a spanner in the works, VR6 gearbox in classifieds at the moment:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=176692.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=176692.0)
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: Snoopy on 03 January 2011, 12:29
It's 1800 quid though  :smiley:

Do you think I'd be better off with the first one I was interested in?
I think the first one sounds better but its all on what they are like..
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: Wayne on 03 January 2011, 14:48
Just to throw a spanner in the works, VR6 gearbox in classifieds at the moment:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=176692.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=176692.0)

The trouble is to convert to manual will be a right ball ache.
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: dom on 03 January 2011, 14:54
Just to throw a spanner in the works, VR6 gearbox in classifieds at the moment:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=176692.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=176692.0)

The trouble is to convert to manual will be a right ball ache.

True, I didn't really think about all the work that would have to go into it.
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: The Doc on 03 January 2011, 21:08
I've not heard from the 16v anni  :sad:

Yes please e-mail the vr6  :wink:

I'm happy to buy both but If I bought the vr6 I'd leave it auto as a funny tyre shredding smoker, good news is my mate owns a gear box repair centre so any work will be a love job  :wink:
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: dom on 03 January 2011, 21:29
I've not heard from the 16v anni  :sad:

Yes please e-mail the vr6  :wink:

You want to PM me contact details to pass on to him/her?

***Edit: Edition isn't working for me, can anyone else get on??***
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: The Doc on 03 January 2011, 22:04
Yes please  :wink:

Then thanks for the offer  :smiley:
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: dom on 03 January 2011, 22:20
Yes please  :wink:

Then thanks for the offer  :smiley:

Right sent him a PM asking for an e-mail address, it does have a contact number in the ad though and says to call not PM: 07939 306026 :smiley:
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: The Doc on 03 January 2011, 23:18
I must be going blind  :shocked:

Many thanks I'll call him tomorrow  :wink:
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: Jack3559 on 04 January 2011, 00:35
You need chuff!

He found my car... and a few others on here!
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: dom on 04 January 2011, 18:20
I must be going blind  :shocked:

Many thanks I'll call him tomorrow  :wink:

PM sent  :smiley:
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: The Doc on 04 January 2011, 22:57
In negotiations with both partys - I'll keep you informed  :wink:
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: Len on 05 January 2011, 11:40
You need chuff!

He found my car... and a few others on here!

Billy-vw finds more! And buys more! :grin:
Title: Re: Tell me all I need to know about a MK3 valver please ;-)
Post by: snifferdog on 11 January 2011, 20:11
Anything happened?