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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: JonoVDub on 01 March 2011, 11:21
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Hey guys I'm looking at buying a 8v gti this weekend. Few questions it has a full mot but no service history. Also registered car c due to damaged drivers rear panel. Also has a squeak on steering wheel. It's going for £500 from a dealer I'm not mechanical minded but have worked on a ship :grin: what might the squeak be and cost to fix?
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Hey guys I'm looking at buying a 8v gti this weekend. Few questions it has a full mot but no service history. Also registered car c due to damaged drivers rear panel. Also has a squeak on steering wheel. It's going for £500 from a dealer I'm not mechanical minded but have worked on a ship :grin: what might the squeak be and cost to fix?
You should be fine with a Mk3 then! As you know it has been in an accident check all the panel gaps to make sure it should be on the road. :wink:
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check with your insurers as some may not cover/ask more for a cat c
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What year is it, £500 seems steep for a cat c mk3.
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1997 r reg, only thing that worries me is the squeaking wheel
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1997 r reg, only thing that worries me is the squeaking wheel
Is it the steering wheel itself or could it it be your PAS belt?
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Don't worry too much about it being a Cat C my VR6 is a Cat C with no service history and we don't have MOTs! Took it to Portsmouth on the rollers and got 187.5bhp was told it was running perfectly! :cool:
Is it coming from the wheel itself? On my old 8v it started to squeek after i got it back from having the ignition switch changed then it stopped after about a week! :grin:
I would also try and bring the price down!
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Steering wheel itself it was up for £600 I've got him down to £500 im test driving it this sat hopefully
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If it is squeeking from the steering column then it could be a dry top bearing, better to replace the column if it is that.
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Cost to replace that roughly? If it was
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Have a look in here for common problems associated with mk3's. http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=57.0 There are a few, but most are relatively inexpensive to sort provided you do it yourself. Almost guarantee that someone on here will have experienced any problems you may have, and be able to point you in the right direction. Also lots of guides with pictures if you do a search to help you out. Trust me if you do go ahead and buy it, this forum will be invaluable! Very helpful and accommodating people. :wink:
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I can see that already :laugh: I just hope he doesn't sell it before Saturday it looks tidy not a 16v but beggars can't be choosers in this climate :(
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Personally I wouldnt buy a damaged car or if I was going to I would want to see the damage so I know whats needed to put it right.Why buy a damaged mk3 that you dont know to much about of a trader who probably gave £200 for it if that.If your on that kind of budget £500 just have a good look around I would rather buy a straight one thats got some kind of history and not had a smack up the rear end just my view.
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Cost to replace that roughly? If it was
Not much with a s/h column but you will need to play around with keys if it is a later car.
Personally I wouldnt buy a damaged car or if I was going to I would want to see the damage so I know whats needed to put it right.Why buy a damaged mk3 that you dont know to much about of a trader who probably gave £200 for it if that.If your on that kind of budget £500 just have a good look around I would rather buy a straight one thats got some kind of history and not had a smack up the rear end just my view.
Yep bang on £500 would buy a undamaged car.
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Ye I've been looking for a while and im finding more £800 for a 8v and £1000 for a 16v I'm not that competent with cars but my old man is so wouldn't be much of an issue would just be down to judgement I think. Seems more like a library her anyway than a forum loads of information :grin:
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There was a nice 16v on ebay last week with 12 months mot and 6 months tax that sold for £350! They are very cheap at the minute so make sure it is well repaired and in top nick all over if paying £500. Whats the mileage on it?
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280635236563&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT#ht_500wt_1156
Heres another - just to give you some idea of what is available.
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It's done 124k miles
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124k on a mk3 golf is nothing mate if you know anything about vws milage isnt really an issue if the cars got some form of history if anything 100k I would say most older vws are just worn in..
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I would not be buying a crash damaged 8v with no history for £500. As mentioned, there are always mk3's of all types and models on ebay and in the classified section on here for around that price or less that would be better.
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http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201107379926971/sort/priceasc/usedcars/price-to/1000/price-from/500/model/golf/make/volkswagen/page/2/quicksearch/true/radius/1501/postcode/b258yt?logcode=p
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201108380555347/sort/priceasc/usedcars/price-to/1000/price-from/500/model/golf/make/volkswagen/page/2/quicksearch/true/radius/1501/postcode/b258yt?logcode=p
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201105378580392/sort/priceasc/usedcars/price-to/1000/price-from/500/model/golf/make/volkswagen/page/2/quicksearch/true/radius/1501/postcode/b258yt?logcode=p
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Infact i was watching 2 16v's and 1 8v on ebay over the past few days thst were local to myself and all three went for around £400ish.
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sounds over priced for a mk3 with that milage and a cat c u could surley get one else werere for that price
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Hum sound advice I can afford more than £500 I just assumed that was cheap I guess eBay is the way forward or classifieds here I will get my barge!
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Yeah theres some nice examples on here,Edition38,gumtree and pistonheads all pretty good.
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As stated already by everyone else already it's a buyers market at the moment, especially when it comes to mk3's. I wouldn't touch it personally :undecided:
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I'd say £500 would be what you'd expect to pay for a mk3 8v in really good nick. I can't see that a cat C mk3 8v would be worth it any price due to the current prices of decent cars...
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Its simply the fact its a trade seller. If you were buying private, you would probably pay half that!
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Well you guys have put me off but in a good way :laugh: tried to get the guy to go lower he wouldn't budge so back to scouting eBay and auto only issue is not many in my area Cheshire except green and green is my unlucky colour :(
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i ma be selling mine soon pm me if u want some pic's
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Your in London might be a bit far for me as I'm near manchester and I don't seem to able to pm yet
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What year is it, £500 seems steep for a cat c mk3.
just what i was thinking , look around & you`ll easily find one with plenty of service history & hpi clear for around the same price & more importantly peace of mind... :wink:
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Your in London might be a bit far for me as I'm near manchester and I don't seem to able to pm yet
ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!!!
you can't pm until you've posted a few posts. It's not many though.
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Your in London might be a bit far fjavascript:void(0);or me as I'm near manchester and I don't seem to able to pm yet
ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!!!
you can't pm until you've posted a few posts. It's not many though.
10 :wink:
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There is a 8v in the garage up the road from me it's up for £1800? :laugh: think its on a m plate
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There is a 8v in the garage up the road from me it's up for £1800? :laugh: think its on a m plate
:shocked: sounds a bargain
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The thing is someone will probably pay that, they will see the gti and think thats what they cost
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Exactly, there is alot of people that dont investigate current values and just believe that a car is worth whatever its priced up as.
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In that case, my 16v is up for £6950. :grin: :grin: :grin:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85cL1HisrNc
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In that case, my 16v is up for £6950. :grin: :grin: :grin:
Will you take cash? :laugh:
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I will, but unfortunately I am in another country. You'll have to send a cheque for £9,000,000 with a stamped addressed envelope. I'll then cash the cheque, draw out the change and put that, and the car in the envelope and send it to you :grin: :grin: :grin:
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The whole car in the envelope gave the scam away
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I never specified envelope size :smiley:
If I was you mate, I'd push the cash up to a £1000 and go for a 16v :grin: :grin: :grin:
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I never specified envelope size :smiley:
If I was you mate, I'd push the cash up to a £1000 and go for a 16v :grin: :grin: :grin:
i want a 16v but dont tell the missus the price :lipsrsealed:
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You'll pick one up for less than that if you look around but obviously don't expect perfection.
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http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201109380722321/sort/priceasc/usedcars/maximum-age/over_10_years_old/fuel-type/petrol/quantity-of-doors/3/engine-size-cars/2l_to_2-5l/model/golf/make/volkswagen/postcode/wa73hr/page/1/radius/100?logcode=p
Seems a bargain just not keen on black front bumper
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If I'm not mistaken, that shouldn't have a black bumper. I'd ask the seller just incase it's had a front end knock...
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I'd put money on that not being an Anni and also not a 16v!
If it is, it has none of the following...
Anniversary wheels, side trim, seats, seatbelts, gear and handbrake gaitor or steering wheel.. everything that made the Anni..
Also the clocks only go up to 140! onthe 16v and Vr6 they go up to 160!!
I would stay clear of that...
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Thats not a anni to much missing unless its been stolen recovered and striped which is unlikely just sounds like a trader who dont know jack about mk3s.I had a chap try to tell me his mk3 VR6 was a highline in dragon green with cloth trim.
This one looks tidy £1400 a little steep but people do start off high and usually come down
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2536190.htm
Heres a little 8v aswell looks decent enough nice wheels seats etc.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2474879.htm
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Over a grand a bit over my budget ATM which is a shame they look tidy motors some
Sound advice with the Anni
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They start off high but they soon come down money talks you can always make offers the worst they will say is no ill keep an eye out if I see anymore.
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what about a colour concept? They're nice...
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Keep looking.
I got an 8v GTI on the R plate with tax and ticket for £427.
All it needed was some door trim and new vacuum hoses and was good as new.
You will be able to get something decent for £500 without worries.
Take a look at my opening thread to see what I picked up for that cash.
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what about a colour concept? They're nice...
Not a big fan on the bright leather door trims and gator some decent bargain ones around though so
I might have a look
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I wasn't a fan when I first saw, but the yellow and blue ones I have fallen for. I suspect they may hold their value a bit better than a normal 8v...
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Looking at a nice red Colour concept at the moment will see this Sunday 585 mot till 06-11 no mention of history on advert will try bump down and it's 3 door :D
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Have a good read through the Mk3 maintenance section some good info in there what to look for.If its a genuine Anniversary it should say it on the log book aswell.
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Will do might have to change the red gator though :laugh:
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That gaitors should't be red...they should be black with red stitching..same with the steering wheel.
Should have the following:
Red bumper strips
Red Seat belts
Red and black chequered GTi seats
Black with red stiching gaitors and steering wheel
Anni mats?
BBS RXII
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That gaitors should't be red...they should be black with red stitching..same with the steering wheel.
Should have the following:
Red bumper strips
Red Seat belts
Red and black chequered GTi seats
Black with red stiching gaitors and steering wheel
Anni mats?
BBS RXII
It's a colour concept not an Anni I mis typed
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That gaitors should't be red...they should be black with red stitching..same with the steering wheel.
Should have the following:
Red bumper strips
Red Seat belts
Red and black chequered GTi seats
Black with red stiching gaitors and steering wheel
Anni mats?
BBS RXII
It's a colour concept not an Anni I mis typed
Bollocks i spent like 5 minutes typing that ! :grin: :grin: :grin:
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That gaitors should't be red...they should be black with red stitching..same with the steering wheel.
Should have the following:
Red bumper strips
Red Seat belts
Red and black chequered GTi seats
Black with red stiching gaitors and steering wheel
Anni mats?
BBS RXII
It's a colour concept not an Anni I mis typed
nuts i spent like 5 minutes typing that ! :grin: :grin: :grin:
Haha my bad Atleast now I have my eyes set on getting an Anni gator!
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What about this?
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=184817.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=184817.0)
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What about this?
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=184817.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=184817.0)
Nice car but he's in London I'm in London next Monday but in centre would be a epic drive back to manchester
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Ive done further than that for cars mate! If you could get it for the right price then it would be worth it!