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General => General discussion => Topic started by: Jack4688 on 03 May 2011, 14:04
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2363980.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2363980.htm)
I'm new to the forum and new to Golfs so I don't have a good idea of what they're worth. I know some Mk3s are under 1k sometimes even £500 but this one, despite even higher miles than the 1991 Audi S2 I used to own :cool:, looks very nice indeed. I'm sure the anniversary editions aren't the most sought after examples of Golf GTIs but it is at least a limited edition of some description.... Is it really worth £1,300 though?
This one looks very well cared for and in good condition - with a bit of rust and the high miles the downside. Plus its a dark colour, 16v and a 5dr - what I'm after in a Golf GTI - and being the anniversary edition it's got those excellent BBS wheels, the white dials and the golf ball gear knob - I'll just have to put up the the loud seats and the red seat belts!
By the look of the advert description it's owned by an enthusiast - anyone on this forum? Or at least anyone on the forum know of this car and its history etc?
Thanks in advance :smiley:
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Well I've just got an 8v Anni, and I love it. If you buy that one sell me the seats. :grin:
The 16v versions were in limited supply in the UK, only 150 made it here. So it is one very rare car indeed. If they have been looked after they are worth it in my opinion due to their status. People that don't even like MK3s can appreciate an Anniversary.
16v engines are great engines as well.
Edit: Didn't realise the high mileage was that high. That is high for a MK3 as most I've seen average out at about 140(ish).
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Yeah it is a horrendously high mileage. Didn't realise only 150 were sold in the UK.
There was a black 8v 3dr one on pistonheads, I emailed the seller but it was sold already :cry: That one had 135k miles and was going for 1200 and was in equally good condition from the pics...
Not really enough of them on sale to compare prices, mileages etc :undecided:
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Also, what seats do you have?
I'm sure a swap between somerset and w/yorks will be simple enough :grin:
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Also, what seats do you have?
I'm sure a swap between somerset and w/yorks will be simple enough :grin:
I have the Anni seats. :grin: Just I want some better condition ones. :cool:
The 8v models, I believe 600 came to the UK, they are still rare considering.
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Is the condition such that the brightness of the coloured bits have worn? :grin:
Unless anyone else says otherwise on this thread I reckon it's probably worth it, but maybe I could haggle a bit off the price on the basis that it has the mileage of a spaceship.
I'll have to wait until at least late May though as by then I'll have finished my exams and I can use the excuse 'I was bored' when my mum shouts at me for changing car AGAIN - it would be my 4th car (4th VAG too :cool:) and all since sept 2009.
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:grin: :grin: :grin:
My seats have seen better days, not rubbish but not great either, especially my sorry looking driver's seat. I'd haggle anyway if you went to look at the high mileage one due to the fact it is now SORN. Should get that down to £1000-1100. Good luck with it if you do and let us know how you get on. :afro:
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Oh yeah it's SORN, read that but forgot about it. How much is the 16v for tax?
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Anni or not that is never worth £1300, the sills have started rusting plus 191k on the clock.
The main one being rust forming round the rear of the front wheel arches and deterioration of the sills. She has recently had two patches welded underneath
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Oh yeah it's SORN, read that but forgot about it. How much is the 16v for tax?
You're looking at over £200 for the year, I think it's something like £210 for 12 months.
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Oh yeah it's SORN, read that but forgot about it. How much is the 16v for tax?
You're looking at over £200 for the year, I think it's something like £210 for 12 months.
£215 or £118.25 for 6mths :nerd:
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I was close. :cool:
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Hmmmm, no tax, 191k and rust... Three weapons in my haggling arsenal or just steer clear?
The autotrader ad shows the extent of one bit of rust:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201115384872170/sort/locasc/usedcars/engine-size-cars/2l_to_2-5l/price-to/2000/quantity-of-doors/5/model/golf/make/volkswagen/postcode/hd14dx/radius/1500/keywords/anniversary/page/1?logcode=p (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201115384872170/sort/locasc/usedcars/engine-size-cars/2l_to_2-5l/price-to/2000/quantity-of-doors/5/model/golf/make/volkswagen/postcode/hd14dx/radius/1500/keywords/anniversary/page/1?logcode=p)
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May be worth restoring simply because of rarity.
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Hello fellow numerical Jack.
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I was close. :cool:
Yes, no worries. :cool:
Hmmmm, no tax, 191k and rust... Three weapons in my haggling arsenal or just steer clear?
The autotrader ad shows the extent of one bit of rust:
I would steer clear myself, that front wing needs replacing also if it has started to rust on the sills then your looking at lots of work to sort or keep on top of.
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May be worth restoring simply because of rarity.
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Hello fellow numerical Jack.
:grin: And I thought I was the original numerical Jack
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I would steer clear myself, that front wing needs replacing also if it has started to rust on the sills then your looking at lots of work to sort or keep on top of.
If I waited a while to find a better 16v example (non anni most likely) how difficult is it to swap the black dials for the white ones? BBS alloys and golf ball gear knob I imagine wouldn't be much problem once I'd found them on ebay
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I would steer clear myself, that front wing needs replacing also if it has started to rust on the sills then your looking at lots of work to sort or keep on top of.
If I waited a while to find a better 16v example (non anni most likely) how difficult is it to swap the black dials for the white ones? BBS alloys and golf ball gear knob I imagine wouldn't be much problem once I'd found them on ebay
Piece of piss mate. :grin: Even I can do it and I'm a simpleton.
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Piece of piss mate. :grin: Even I can do it and I'm a simpleton.
Problem solved then! I'd actually like to have a little project car for myself anyway - not that I'd be out in the garage for hours, six weekends on the trot, to change the gear knob :grin:
My mate suggested I get an 8v and swap in a 16v head! Pah! not ruddy likely!!!
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I would just buy a much better standard 16v for the money.
Should be easy to find a lower miles / less rust car.
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Yeah I'm having a look now, I've got time so I'll just keep having casual looks inbetween revision :smiley:
Plus I'd prefer black anyway
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Piece of piss mate. :grin: Even I can do it and I'm a simpleton.
Problem solved then! I'd actually like to have a little project car for myself anyway - not that I'd be out in the garage for hours, six weekends on the trot, to change the gear knob :grin:
My mate suggested I get an 8v and swap in a 16v head! Pah! not ruddy likely!!!
It's not worth the hassle putting an engine in a car that had that engine in the first place. Buy a good valver, just be sure to check the sills and under the arch trim for rust, otherwise you'll end up with a valver like mine going to the scrapyard. :grin:
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He's always full of stupid ideas like that. I've read that rust was a common problem on mk3s so I now know what to look out for when I have a look at one :smiley:
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He's always full of stupid ideas like that. I've read that rust was a common problem on mk3s so I now know what to look out for when I have a look at one :smiley:
Handy guide: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=189917.0
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Make sure to take the sill trims off to check underneath them (if fitted), because if you find anything like this:
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt25/Shady_Pioneer/ee3f027f.jpg)
DON'T GO FOR IT!
That was my car a few weeks ago.
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And now it's a fridge freezer or maybe a can of fizzy drink.
To find out more about recycling services available in your area, contact your local council and see how you can get involved.
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He's always full of stupid ideas like that. I've read that rust was a common problem on mk3s so I now know what to look out for when I have a look at one :smiley:
Handy guide: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=189917.0
Ok now DEFINITELY know what to look out for, that thread has scared me straight! Well nice talking to you fellas but I'm off golfs now, think look for an 80s Lancia :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Feck off then. :grin: :kiss:
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(http://www.bbcamerica.com/media/topgear/season14_03_13.jpg)
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(http://www.bbcamerica.com/media/topgear/season14_03_13.jpg)
Wow that's a beaut! Low miles? Looks quite good condition
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/mk3-golf-gti-16v-anniversary-/250812147949?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a6591a8ed
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I did see that one... But I'll be revising for my Vehicle performance and handling prediction exam which just happens to be that same day that that one runs out :grin:
If it's up for sale again at the end of the month I'll have a look.... And by that I mean searching every crevice with a fine tooth comb and ripping off every piece of trim to check for rust :laugh:
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If you're still interested in a month or so I could be selling my black 5 door 8v Anniversary on 83 thousand miles. Looked after by VW Twickenham for most of life. I'm going to stick it through it's MOT at the end of the month and then decide if I want to sell it or not. :wink:
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WTF is up with all the Jacks on here?! :grin:
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It's a great name, what can I say :laugh:
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Haha yeah, this town ain't big enough for the 3/4 of us!
(I'm not sure if JackJack is actually 2 Jacks...)
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If you're still interested in a month or so I could be selling my black 5 door 8v Anniversary on 83 thousand miles. Looked after by VW Twickenham for most of life. I'm going to stick it through it's MOT at the end of the month and then decide if I want to sell it or not. :wink:
Yeah a month or so would be good timing actually. What kind of price would you be looking for? Are you in twickers then? I may be all the way up in W/Yorks but one of my housemates is from there so that wouldn't be such a pain to get to after I am rid of my Polo.
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I heard the value of Anni's dropped recently :lipsrsealed:
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I heard the value of Anni's dropped recently :lipsrsealed:
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Surely (no doubt because I own one), your theory is incorrect because if I manage to get another MK3 off the road, in particular my Anni, then that's one less to the 600 8v ones in the UK, thus making them rarer?
I thank you, please.
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:grin: its the clarkson effect, value will rise in about 8 months :laugh:
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If you're still interested in a month or so I could be selling my black 5 door 8v Anniversary on 83 thousand miles. Looked after by VW Twickenham for most of life. I'm going to stick it through it's MOT at the end of the month and then decide if I want to sell it or not. :wink:
Yeah a month or so would be good timing actually. What kind of price would you be looking for? Are you in twickers then? I may be all the way up in W/Yorks but one of my housemates is from there so that wouldn't be such a pain to get to after I am rid of my Polo.
Well the previous owner lived near Twickenham so that'd be why. I'm currently floating between West Sussex and Surrey (Sutton / Croydon way) I was aiming to put it up around the £15/600 mark because to be honest it's in pretty good condition other then a few cosmetic things. The bonnet was vandalised so there's a nice word on it and someone dented the passenger wing and didn't leave any details annoyingly. I've been looking to replace them but finding a colour match has been annoying ha. So unless I can sort those out in the time being I guess with the cosmetic damage around £1400 maybe :wink:
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No offense there JackJack but that's asking a lot if you don't get those things sorted. If I were to buy it off of you with a obscene word etched into the bonnet, and a dented wing, I'd be wanting it for £1K and no more. Cars aren't selling at the moment, especially our tugboats, but you need to be reasonable.
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GLWS JackJack... you'll need it at that price.
BURN!
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Well overpriced in todays market place.
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Ouch ok. Not that it really helps but it's not an obscene word. I know it's asking a lot but I have been meaning to sort those out. Just finding the right colour match is proving more difficult then I thought and I don't feel confident enough repainting it myself
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Ouch ok. Not that it really helps but it's not an obscene word. I know it's asking a lot but I have been meaning to sort those out. Just finding the right colour match is proving more difficult then I thought and I don't feel confident enough repainting it myself
Speak to a college near you, they'll take it in and do all the repairs and resprays for you for free.
Super. :nerd:
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Ouch ok. Not that it really helps but it's not an obscene word. I know it's asking a lot but I have been meaning to sort those out. Just finding the right colour match is proving more difficult then I thought and I don't feel confident enough repainting it myself
Speak to a college near you, they'll take it in and do all the repairs and resprays for you for free.
Super. :nerd:
Would you trust kids with your Anni?
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If anything goes wrong the tutors do it, do it to an absolutely perfect standard to show the students too.
The students want to well because they are exam pieces.
I had a mini and a motorbike resprayed at my local college and they were flawless.
Took ages for a full respray though...
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Bloody students eh? :grin:
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Well the previous owner lived near Twickenham so that'd be why. I'm currently floating between West Sussex and Surrey (Sutton / Croydon way) I was aiming to put it up around the £15/600 mark because to be honest it's in pretty good condition other then a few cosmetic things. The bonnet was vandalised so there's a nice word on it and someone dented the passenger wing and didn't leave any details annoyingly. I've been looking to replace them but finding a colour match has been annoying ha. So unless I can sort those out in the time being I guess with the cosmetic damage around £1400 maybe :wink:
Well it'd be a long way for me to go to look at a car with a dent in it and 'a nice word' scribbled on the bonnet. If you PM me some pictures so I can see what condition the rest of it is in then I'll let you know if I'm interested :afro:
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Personally I would hang out for a 3 door in silver or red as blue and black in 5 doors are pretty common and the 3 doors look far better.
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Personally I would hang out for a 3 door in silver or red as blue and black in 5 doors are pretty common and the 3 doors look far better.
This! :cool:
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And now for an unbiased viewpoint: I like black 5 doors. :laugh: :laugh:
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And now for an unbiased viewpoint: I like black 5 doors. :laugh: :laugh:
Get the f**k out. :grin:
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And now for an unbiased viewpoint: I like black 5 doors. :laugh: :laugh:
Me too but then I had one.
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Just personal taste and if youve got kids yeah 5 doors a good option :wink:
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Red 3 door FTMFW :grin:
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And the last 3 posts from my post all have red 3drs.
FTMFW! :grin:
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I definitely won't be getting a red one! My first car was a Seat Ibiza 1.6 Sport in red and I HATED it!
It stuck out like a sore thumb and I kept asking myself 'why the f**k did I buy a bright red car?' But more to the point it kept breaking down so I was more than happy to get rid of it. But now I have a gutless polo 1.4 I miss the torquey-ness of that 1.6 SR engine :grin: cos with that car I could at least overtake slower cars and didn't need to think fourteen miles ahead when driving on the motorway!
Rant over, back on-topic: I had another look last night on autotrader/pistonheads/ebay/gumtree and remembered how good those 5-spoke GTI wheels look i.e. these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/golf-gti-16v-alloys-wheels-/150597478513?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item23104f2871#ht_500wt_1156 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/golf-gti-16v-alloys-wheels-/150597478513?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item23104f2871#ht_500wt_1156)
So now the shortlist is: 5dr, Black or Dark Blue - Anniversary model or I'll buy some BBS RS722s
3 or 5 door, Silver or Grey or Black - Either with the 5 spoke wheels or I'll buy some
I don't really think the 3 door looks much better than the 5 door - it's just I'd prefer the practicality of a 5 door - but with the 5 spoke wheels I think the 3 door works really well and in silver or grey. Can anyone tell me the correct name for those wheels? I just found them by searching 'golf gti wheels' on ebay, expecting to have to try a few more things before I found some.
Also I'm less bothered about whether it's an 8v or a 16v model until I drive an 8v and decide whether its too slow :laugh:
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Red...common as muck by the looks of this thread!
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Red...common as muck by the looks of this thread!
So is changing your mind... :lipsrsealed:
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I definitely won't be getting a red one! My first car was a Seat Ibiza 1.6 Sport in red and I HATED it!
It stuck out like a sore thumb and I kept asking myself 'why the f**k did I buy a bright red car?' But more to the point it kept breaking down so I was more than happy to get rid of it. But now I have a gutless polo 1.4 I miss the torquey-ness of that 1.6 SR engine :grin: cos with that car I could at least overtake slower cars and didn't need to think fourteen miles ahead when driving on the motorway!
Rant over, back on-topic: I had another look last night on autotrader/pistonheads/ebay/gumtree and remembered how good those 5-spoke GTI wheels look i.e. these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/golf-gti-16v-alloys-wheels-/150597478513?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item23104f2871#ht_500wt_1156 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/golf-gti-16v-alloys-wheels-/150597478513?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item23104f2871#ht_500wt_1156)
So now the shortlist is: 5dr, Black or Dark Blue - Anniversary model or I'll buy some BBS RS722s
3 or 5 door, Silver or Grey or Black - Either with the 5 spoke wheels or I'll buy some
I don't really think the 3 door looks much better than the 5 door - it's just I'd prefer the practicality of a 5 door - but with the 5 spoke wheels I think the 3 door works really well and in silver or grey. Can anyone tell me the correct name for those wheels? I just found them by searching 'golf gti wheels' on ebay, expecting to have to try a few more things before I found some.
Also I'm less bothered about whether it's an 8v or a 16v model until I drive an 8v and decide whether its too slow :laugh:
I had a 16v and an 8v, I like them both too be honest. The 16v was nice at the top end, that's a given, but you don't really get to open it up untll you're on bigger roads outside of main public areas.
The 8v is nicer in the lower end, so it's swings and roundabouts.
5dr practicality it great, but 3dr looks are better. My opinion. :evil: As for red, I like the idea of my car standing out from the masses of black, silver and other dull colours that seem so common on many cars on the road these days. We need a bit of colour. :cool:
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Red...common as muck by the looks of this thread!
(http://gallery.roadbikereview.com/data/roadbike/500/oh_snap.gif)
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I had a 16v and an 8v, I like them both too be honest. The 16v was nice at the top end, that's a given, but you don't really get to open it up untll you're on bigger roads outside of main public areas.
The 8v is nicer in the lower end, so it's swings and roundabouts.
5dr practicality it great, but 3dr looks are better. My opinion. :evil: As for red, I like the idea of my car standing out from the masses of black, silver and other dull colours that seem so common on many cars on the road these days. We need a bit of colour. :cool:
My Ibiza was an 8v and although I couldn't believe a VAG built in 2001 had TWO VALVES PER CYLINDER (I think they may still make that engine too) I did suspect that was what gave it it's good torque characteristics - it had 100bhp and 107 lb/ft and I've always thought you're doing well to get close to a lb/ft for every bhp you have. Having said that the 1.4 FSI engine in my Polo is supposed to have 86 bhp and 96 lb/ft, I guess its the lack of power is what makes it agonising to drive on the motorway and on good fast A roads :grin: Around town it isn't too bad, I just can't do all my parking maneuvers without touching the throttle like I could in the Ibiza :cool:
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You need to go drive them both, see which one you prefer. :cool:
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You need to go drive them both, see which one you prefer. :cool:
Anyone in West Yorkshire want to help me out with that? I won't crash I promise :grin:
Actually I was thinking of getting a remap, regardless of whether I get a 8v or 16v. Is it worth it on a naturally aspirated engine? A company near me called Remap Science claims to be able to remap your car specifically to your needs i.e. more torque but not bothered about getting much more power...
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Not worth it on either of them, you'd be better off just making sure you service the engine properly and maintain it well.
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Not worth it on either of them, you'd be better off just making sure you service the engine properly and maintain it well.
Yup, n/a engines gain very little peak power from a remap, it may smooth the power curve and eliminate any flat spots but really not worth it overall. Unless of course you've done a lot of engine work and are running race spec cams etc.
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I won't bother spending £300 on a remap then! Suppose its not easily justifiable to do it to car that might cost three times the cost of the remap itself :grin:
I suppose a Golf GTI will be more powerful and more torquey than most of the cars I've owned before it so either way I'd be pleased :smiley:
If I try one and not the other (8v or 16v) then I won't know what I'm missing!
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I may be wrong but £300 might see you a fast road cam or a new exhaust system, that should see you some gains.
Or possibly a diff if you're lucky... or some 888s?
All those things would be better money for value than a map on an NA.
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Stop putting ideas in his head! He needs the flippin' car first. :grin:
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Haha, just got carried away... :embarassed:
If I had a hatchback and £300 that'd be what I'd do after stripping as much out as possible.
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I may be wrong but £300 might see you a fast road cam or a new exhaust system, that should see you some gains.
Or possibly a diff if you're lucky... or some 888s?
All those things would be better money for value than a map on an NA.
You can pick up fast road cams for about £200, and a decent 2nd hand exhaust for £100, so yeah you'd be looking at much better gains in terms of value for money (it's all relative though!) :afro:
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Hmmm I don't think I'd bother with any of that, I always just thought remapping is an easy way (cos someone else does it for you :wink:) of getting a few more bhp/torque/mpg and without putting any of the components under too much strain. I knew there wouldn't be much to gain from a non-turbo remap but apparently you can get 178 bhp and 154 lb/ft out of a remap of the abf engine... (128bhp and 129lb/ft for the 8v) Though strangely enough the 115 bhp 2.0 8v found in the cabrio started off with 125lb/ft instead of 120 and you can get more torque out of a remap :undecided: http://vwremap.co.uk/ (http://vwremap.co.uk/)
Anyway... I'm not too concerned with spending money on whatever car I end up with before I'm back at work.... except for the right wheels.... and a golf ball gear knob....... and white dials...
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Red...common as muck by the looks of this thread!
Clearly very jealous of our red mk3s :grin:
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Hmmm I don't think I'd bother with any of that, I always just thought remapping is an easy way (cos someone else does it for you :wink:) of getting a few more bhp/torque/mpg and without putting any of the components under too much strain. I knew there wouldn't be much to gain from a non-turbo remap but apparently you can get 178 bhp and 154 lb/ft out of a remap of the abf engine... (128bhp and 129lb/ft for the 8v) Though strangely enough the 115 bhp 2.0 8v found in the cabrio started off with 125lb/ft instead of 120 and you can get more torque out of a remap :undecided: http://vwremap.co.uk/ (http://vwremap.co.uk/)
Anyway... I'm not too concerned with spending money on whatever car I end up with before I'm back at work.... except for the right wheels.... and a golf ball gear knob....... and white dials...
Complete and utter bullsh!t! A remap on a ABF will see 155bhp on a very good day! :grin:
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Really?! Five poxy little brake horsepower? It's staying completely standard then!
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Really?! Five poxy little brake horsepower? It's staying completely standard then!
Len has had his abf remapped by r-tech, and this is the result from the latest RR day:
(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy183/codling1234/P443WGC.jpg)
In comparison to a standard ABF in a MK2:
(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy183/codling1234/H334XYX.jpg)
Note the straighter power curve of Len's and much better torque curve, that's all the remap can do rather than release extra peak power which simply isn't there :wink:
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Yeah, looks a massive waste of money to me
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Which is why I suggested some useful mods for around the same price...
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R tech were doing chips for the 16v and 8v for £99, but as said money would be better spent elsewhere
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Maybe we should discuss mods once I've actually bought a GTI :grin:
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If it helps just bought a new bonnet for mine :grin:
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I might be selling mine next month. Its a 16V Its mint, 108,000 but its red :wink:
(http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/NYSoulrecords/CIMG9445.jpg)
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If it helps just bought a new bonnet for mine :grin:
Interesting... If I'm struggling to find what I want closer to Huddersfield I'll be in touch :afro:
I might be selling mine next month. Its a 16V Its mint, 108,000 but its red :wink:
Red, the colour of the Devil!!!
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Another red mk3 ....Nooooooooooooooo!!! :laugh:
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Flash reds the nutz :grin: and that one looks fit to go off roading thats really high :grin: looks a tidy motor though and a 3 door just seems thats theres not many 3 doors left..
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Scared cat springs to mind.
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Scared cat springs to mind.
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I nearly dropped it but if there were only 150 made I thought it might be nice to keep one of them as VW had intended. :wink:
I have other toys for when I feel the need to scrape :grin:
(http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o10/NYSoulrecords/scan0003.jpg)
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^^^ :shocked: That on air ya?
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Right, had a couple round to look at the Polo this afternoon, they seemed interested :smiley:
If they go for it I'll have a look at this little beauty: http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/golf-gti-3-door-16-valve/78269546 (http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/golf-gti-3-door-16-valve/78269546)
I know its been nearly halfway to the moon but it's a 16v in black and nearby :afro:
Other than rust anything particular to mk3 GTIs worth looking out for?
One more thing I thought of in terms of a comparison between 8v and 16v models is the engine braking effect - I usually slow down as much as possible just using the gears (when it's safe to do so obviously, I'm not driving round hoping to get rear ended in some insurance scam :laugh:) but found that there is barely any effect in my Polo until you're doing very low speeds. Anyone else have a similarly uncomfortable (for any passengers who regret accepting a lift :grin:) driving style? I'm guessing that the 2.0 engine will have more weight and inertia and maybe there is little effect in the Polo because it is only a 1.4.... but can anyone comment on any difference between the 8v and 16v?
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My current 16v drops it's revs slower than my last couple of 8v's did. It took a little bit of getting used to at first but im used to it now...well until i eventually get round to sticking a lightened and balanced flywheel in it.
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When I drop into 3rd from 4th or 2nd from 3rd absolutely bugger all happens, where as the Ibiza used to slow down really well with any gear change and I was always too scared of doing some expensive damage in the S2 :cry: ....until wrote it off!
I suppose I'll have to get used to a lot things anyway - power, torque, biting point, clutch weight etc etc
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At least you're joining the right MK. :cool:
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At least? Why, what have I done wrong now? :embarassed:
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If you have a choice then get a 16v however i will say its not worth buying a lemon 16v if a decent 8v is availiable(probly for less too), at the end of the day neither are quick cars so dont expect them to be.
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Right, had a couple round to look at the Polo this afternoon, they seemed interested :smiley:
If they go for it I'll have a look at this little beauty: http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/golf-gti-3-door-16-valve/78269546 (http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/golf-gti-3-door-16-valve/78269546)
I know its been nearly halfway to the moon but it's a 16v in black and nearby :afro:
Nearly a grand for that with 150k on it is having a :laugh:
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Nearly a grand for that with 150k on it is having a :laugh:
Well aren't most mk3s on the internet similar?
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And if anyone's having a laugh it's this chump: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2784686.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2784686.htm)
Look out for the 'subtle touches' as he calls them, I bet even the most eagle-eyed of you out there won't be able to pick up on what he means by that :grin:
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Nearly a grand for that with 150k on it is having a :laugh:
Well aren't most mk3s on the internet similar?
It pays to shop around, a grand for that is not cheap £750 is nearer the mark.
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£750 is nearer the mark.
I'll keep that in mind but there's just not much else thats easy to get to (on the train, after I've sold the Polo) and that is in a colour I want and a 16v - I've pretty much got my heart set on a 16v now. I've been looking on autotrader, pistonheads, ebay and gumtree so I have been trying :tongue:
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That's gotta be one of the most "subtle" Vento conversions ive ever seen. :rolleyes: