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Title: So I've got a new car...
Post by: Ninja on 15 October 2011, 14:49
A mint 20VT 2002 plate in tornado red to be more specific. It's newer, safer, more comfortable.. but just not that fun.

But I want a MK2 again.

the Mrs is going mad, what do you guys reckon?
Title: Re: So I've got a new car...
Post by: tweed on 15 October 2011, 15:13
more power and a good suspension setup, arb, bushes etc
Title: Re: So I've got a new car...
Post by: Ninja on 15 October 2011, 15:15
yeah, but I dunno - It's nice. It's just not a MK2. It's an AUM engine code, and I've been quoted 210bhp from a map.

I just keep looking at MK2's and drooling.
Title: Re: So I've got a new car...
Post by: jnufcuk on 15 October 2011, 15:19
should have got a mint mk2, wish i did but i had to think sensibly and tbh the mk4s are safer,newer more techy but ive always wanted a mk2 but had to be sensible  :sad:
Title: Re: So I've got a new car...
Post by: Ninja on 15 October 2011, 15:21
I'm thinking of swapping with cash my way.

The thing is, with more techy and newer cars comes more expensive repairs and less DIY mechanics.

I just <3 MK2's and miss mine  :cry:
Title: Re: So I've got a new car...
Post by: shaft69 on 15 October 2011, 18:10
All in same boat wish i didn't sell my mk2 to get my last mk4 too.  :cry:
Title: Re: So I've got a new car...
Post by: snifferdog on 15 October 2011, 21:19
Are you serious? Youve been trying to sell the mk3 and get a mk4 for ages!!  :grin:

Then again, I really didnt like my mk4, so boring. :lipsrsealed:

Shouldve stuck with the mk3 mate. :wink: :evil:
Title: Re: So I've got a new car...
Post by: dTEA on 15 October 2011, 21:26
Are you serious? Youve been trying to sell the mk3 and get a mk4 for ages!!  :grin:

Then again, I really didnt like my mk4, so boring. :lipsrsealed:

Shouldve stuck with the mk3 mate. :wink: :evil:
yup mk3 is always gonna be safer as they never get to any decent speed...tugs cant :grin:
Title: Re: So I've got a new car...
Post by: dom on 15 October 2011, 21:51
Are you serious? Youve been trying to sell the mk3 and get a mk4 for ages!!  :grin:

Then again, I really didnt like my mk4, so boring. :lipsrsealed:

Shouldve stuck with the mk3 mate. :wink: :evil:

I regret selling my Mk3 a lot, should never have sold it for my Mk4 :cry:
Title: Re: So I've got a new car...
Post by: richw911 on 15 October 2011, 22:21
All in same boat wish i didn't sell my mk2 to get my last mk4 too.  :cry:

 :lipsrsealed:  :grin:
Title: Re: So I've got a new car...
Post by: Seanl on 16 October 2011, 07:16
I think this serves as a timely reminder to all those thinking of selling their Mk3 in favour of a Mk4.................DONT!
Title: Re: So I've got a new car...
Post by: snifferdog on 16 October 2011, 19:45
I think this serves as a timely reminder to all those thinking of selling their Mk3 in favour of a Mk4.................DONT!

Exactly!! :wink:

I will get another mk3 at some point. Might try a 16v next time or a VR if funds allow.
Title: Re: So I've got a new car...
Post by: Ninja on 16 October 2011, 20:05
I think this serves as a timely reminder to all those thinking of selling their Mk3 in favour of a Mk4.................DONT!

Oh no, I prefer it to the MK3. Just not the MK2.  :evil:
Title: Re: So I've got a new car...
Post by: rob.043 on 17 October 2011, 09:53

the Mrs is going mad, what do you guys reckon?

Is than on an unrelated topic, or because you want a mk2?!

A remap for a bit more poke may liven things up a bit, is that a 180bhp engine is it? I suppose it should be good for a giggle as is though....

Strip the sound deadening out, that'll make it more like a mk2, and thus more fun!
Title: Re: So I've got a new car...
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 17 October 2011, 13:03
I regret selling my Mk3 a lot, should never have sold it for my Mk4 :cry:

+1 you bloody great big numpty! :grin:

I kept mine and just got her a mk4 for sensibleness :evil:
Title: Re: So I've got a new car...
Post by: AlanD on 17 October 2011, 13:17

the Mrs is going mad, what do you guys reckon?

Is than on an unrelated topic, or because you want a mk2?!

A remap for a bit more poke may liven things up a bit, is that a 180bhp engine is it? I suppose it should be good for a giggle as is though....

Strip the sound deadening out, that'll make it more like a mk2, and thus more fun!

AUM is 150bhp. Get it remapped and see how you get on. All MK4s need to remapped.

You sound genuinely devastated at your lack of MK2, I feel for you.
Title: Re: So I've got a new car...
Post by: Ant1981 on 17 October 2011, 13:58
I think this serves as a timely reminder to all those thinking of selling their Mk3 in favour of a Mk4.................DONT!

If you don't want a faster car you mean. After a remap, bags of torque.
Title: Re: So I've got a new car...
Post by: snifferdog on 17 October 2011, 17:43
I think this serves as a timely reminder to all those thinking of selling their Mk3 in favour of a Mk4.................DONT!

If you don't want a faster car you mean. After a remap, bags of torque.

Thing is, a mk4 needs £100's spending straight away on a remap and suspension to get it to feel even slightly GTI'ish. Even then its always gonna be seriously characterless unless you spend £100's more on more personal mods.

Title: Re: So I've got a new car...
Post by: daz veedub on 17 October 2011, 19:35
mines awesome and would never get rid  :cool:

ive had mk2, and 2 mk3,s and the mk4 beats them in every way hands down  :smiley: