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Title: Which MK Golf is your favourite?
Post by: T1 VDUB on 27 April 2005, 18:02
Hmmmm,

When I was growing up the MK2 was at its peak!! I loved it but then when I passed my test the MK3 was about although at the time people always said to MK2 was better, but the VR6 kicked ass.

Then the MK4 came out and it was my first Golf. Great car but when my company car came along I had to sell it and had some spare cash. It was then a toss up between the MK1 2 and 3... After speaking to a MK1 enthusiast I decided to try and find one but there were hardly any decent ones around for less than £1500.

Thats when I found my MK2 16 valver... £700 and it is awesome for handling.  :laugh:  :laugh:

So... its not a question of whats the better car, just what do people prefer???
Title: Re: Which MK Golf is your favourite?
Post by: kniterider on 27 April 2005, 18:13
voted for mk2 as even though i havent got one at mo (mk4 driver :rolleyes:) lol, they are the best off the bunch, ive had more than you can shake a stick at, 16v's rock............
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Post by: mix on 27 April 2005, 18:16
it was a toss up between a mk1 and mk2 for me, but old skool rock, so mk1 it was.........
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Post by: Lewizkid on 27 April 2005, 19:02
mk1. nuff said.
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Post by: topher on 27 April 2005, 19:11
mk1 .. (and this is coming from a mk4 and mk2 owner :huh: )
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Post by: AdamB on 27 April 2005, 19:22
see pic below.......
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Post by: T1 VDUB on 27 April 2005, 19:38
see pic below.......

Nice golf!!!  :cool:

It is 6 to 5 in favour of MK2's  :cool:  :cool:  :cool:
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Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 27 April 2005, 19:40
mk3 vr6
not too old, very fast but just that little bit more refined.

before i owned a vr6 i would of chosen a mk2 16v every time  :laugh:
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Post by: Mr Blue on 27 April 2005, 19:45
used to be a big fan of the mk3's but mk2's now for me
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Post by: GazB on 27 April 2005, 19:51
i voted mk1, even tho i got a 4.

Mk1 is the law
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Post by: BobbyT on 27 April 2005, 20:32
it was a toss up between the mk1 and the mk2 when i was looking for a golf, i love the look of the mk2 when it has those G60 arches but as you can see i went for the mk1! and i love it!  :grin:
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Post by: Dinky on 27 April 2005, 21:35
mk1 :cool:

Dinx :kiss:
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Post by: mrwotto on 27 April 2005, 21:42
mk3 al the way :grin:
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Post by: Bronze MK1 Cab on 28 April 2005, 08:38
MK1  :evil:
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Post by: gibby on 28 April 2005, 08:38
mk1 for me, but with a very healthy respect for mk2s  :wink:  :grin:
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Post by: davero on 28 April 2005, 12:24
mk1 even though i love my mk3
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Post by: Gambit on 28 April 2005, 12:38
i havent driven a mk1 but ive yet to find anything that beats the grin factor of a mk2!
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Post by: richandhazel on 28 April 2005, 13:04
mk1 :cool:
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Post by: mosdef on 28 April 2005, 15:39
mk3  :evil:

not the fastest - or the most modern  but:

everytime i see it - ahhhh - Im a MK3 Man.... :tongue:
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Post by: GTiMK5 on 28 April 2005, 16:18
This one but I am biased.

Cant fault it in any major way though.
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Post by: spekky on 28 April 2005, 16:22
SLAMMED mk2 G60 arches, floats my boat everytime :laugh:


(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/spekky/IMG_1573.jpg)


Title: Re: Which MK Golf is your favourite?
Post by: richandhazel on 28 April 2005, 16:23
This one but I am biased.

Cant fault it in any major way though.

Good to see the mk5 finallly getting a vote
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Post by: pinkfloyd on 28 April 2005, 17:21
My MK3 cabrio...........Must get a damn pic sorted.
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Post by: GTiMK5 on 28 April 2005, 18:26
This one but I am biased.

Cant fault it in any major way though.

Good to see the mk5 finallly getting a vote

I had to really though didnt I. But it is my honest opinion, those who have driven one for any amount of time will know why.
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Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 28 April 2005, 18:50
old cars are far better than new cars :tongue:

i voted mk2, only because there wasnt a valver mk1 (i know the oettinger one but what are the chances of finding one)
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Post by: robiwill on 28 April 2005, 18:53
has to be a Mk1 really although they are to small for me to drive in comfort so voted for the Mk2. some one should do the worst golf survey sorry guys it would have to be the Mk3 8v oooh dear how slow and boat like
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Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 28 April 2005, 19:30
its mk1's that are slow mate, go buy a mk3 vr6  :laugh:
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Post by: mix on 28 April 2005, 20:07
its mk1's that are slow mate, go buy a mk3 vr6 :laugh:

But dont forget to change the springs, or barge it is......... :wink: :wink:
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Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 28 April 2005, 20:14
its mk1's that are slow mate, go buy a mk3 vr6 :laugh:

But dont forget to change the springs, or barge it is......... :wink: :wink:

True  :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: BobbyT on 28 April 2005, 20:15
its all getting out of hand!! lol  :grin:
now where is my hand bag.......... :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: mrwotto on 28 April 2005, 20:17
I knew this would get out of hand as soon as I seen the thread first being posteds
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Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 28 April 2005, 20:18
Better to have a barge than mk1 with no brakes  :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: mrwotto on 28 April 2005, 20:27
I was reading before at work that the mexicans are currently running the mk1's / rabbits on vegetable oil, something to bear in mind corrin in case a petrol strike occurs again :grin:
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Post by: BobbyT on 28 April 2005, 20:29
i thought that was what JET sold as petrol!! lol  :grin:
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Post by: mix on 28 April 2005, 20:41
Better to have a barge than mk1 with no brakes :laugh: :laugh:

But the mk1 one can go into the corner quicker then :laugh: :laugh: :wink:
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Post by: BobbyT on 28 April 2005, 20:42
 :grin:
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Post by: mrwotto on 28 April 2005, 20:44
Better to have a barge than mk1 with no brakes :laugh: :laugh:

But the mk1 one can go into the corner quicker then :laugh: :laugh: :wink:

unless you have a fuel leak and slip on your vegetable oil :grin:
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Post by: mix on 28 April 2005, 20:49
thats where the barge likeness of the mk3 comes in useful :wink:

/me is gonna keep stum now
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Post by: mrwotto on 28 April 2005, 20:52
I am only just starting :grin:
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Post by: keefusg60 on 28 April 2005, 21:03
IMHO the true essence of the Golf GTI stopped after the mk2.
My Mk2 valver was a great all round motor, but for me the retro style and rawness of the mk1 outweighs the all round performance of the mk2 (just).

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Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 28 April 2005, 22:02
what a load of bollox  :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: mrwotto on 28 April 2005, 22:07
what is a loads of bollox corrin?
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Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 28 April 2005, 22:12
golf gti not existing after the mk2.
the mk3 16v isn't alot slower than the mk2 16v.
the 1.8T is quicker.
and as for the gti diesel, that pisses all over mk1 and mk2 gti's  :laugh:

so as for the brand dying after mk2's, i don't think so, thats not even including the vr6 and the v6 4 motion/R32  :kiss:
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Post by: piggy on 28 April 2005, 22:20
mk3 all the way :grin:

Especially in Tornado Pink

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/Gordonpiggy/bigredboat.bmp)

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: redcarboy on 28 April 2005, 22:26
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Im only laffing on the outside inside im plotting my revenge.. :evil:

Time for the spring offensive...once the ammunition has arrived.. :evil:
Title: Re: Which MK Golf is your favourite?
Post by: Horney on 28 April 2005, 23:58
MKII for me to. The MKI was a bit too basic, drove my dads MKIII VR6 awesome in a straight line but even with a decnt suspension upgrade was pretty poo around the twisties. Not driven a MKIV GTI but have driven a BORA 1.9 TDI (again my dads) and quite licked that but as it had the sprt setup on it but still not as good as the MKII. LOve to drive a MKV Gti but the local stealership didn't want to let me :-(

Nick
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Post by: keefusg60 on 29 April 2005, 00:00
IMHO the true essence of the Golf GTI stopped after the mk2.
My Mk2 valver was a great all round motor, but for me the retro style and rawness of the mk1 outweighs the all round performance of the mk2 (just).




golf gti not existing after the mk2.
the mk3 16v isn't alot slower than the mk2 16v.
the 1.8T is quicker.
and as for the gti diesel, that pisses all over mk1 and mk2 gti's :laugh:

so as for the brand dying after mk2's, i don't think so, thats not even including the vr6 and the v6 4 motion/R32 :kiss:

Calm down guys!
Since when does my favourite golf have to relate to the fastest Golf!
If all I wanted from a car was speed, I'd go and buy myself a Scooby!
I own a V6 4-Motion myself, but leave that for the wife, as I get more enjoyment from driving the Mk1. It's also a hell of a lot cheaper to run and has been much more reliable.
Old Skool rules!

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Post by: redcarboy on 29 April 2005, 00:15
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/count-von-carstein/stop.gif)
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Post by: richandhazel on 29 April 2005, 09:19
IMHO the true essence of the Golf GTI stopped after the mk2.
My Mk2 valver was a great all round motor, but for me the retro style and rawness of the mk1 outweighs the all round performance of the mk2 (just).




golf gti not existing after the mk2.
the mk3 16v isn't alot slower than the mk2 16v.
the 1.8T is quicker.
and as for the gti diesel, that pisses all over mk1 and mk2 gti's :laugh:

so as for the brand dying after mk2's, i don't think so, thats not even including the vr6 and the v6 4 motion/R32 :kiss:

Calm down guys!
Since when does my favourite golf have to relate to the fastest Golf!
If all I wanted from a car was speed, I'd go and buy myself a Scooby!
I own a V6 4-Motion myself, but leave that for the wife, as I get more enjoyment from driving the Mk1. It's also a hell of a lot cheaper to run and has been much more reliable.
Old Skool rules!



Here, here :smiley: its not all about speed. I'm passionate about the mk1, am old enough to remember its introduction :shocked: and how it changed the whole car scene! Corin stop stirring, I know deep down that you like them too :tongue:
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Post by: mix on 29 April 2005, 10:44
Corrin, stirring.....Never :huh: :huh:
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Post by: gibby on 29 April 2005, 10:48
Corrin, stirring.....Never :huh: :huh:

Stirring ! He prefers frying doesn't he ! :wink: :laugh:
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Post by: richandhazel on 29 April 2005, 10:49
Corrin, stirring.....Never :huh: :huh:

Can't believe he would do such a thing :tongue:
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Post by: mix on 29 April 2005, 10:54
Corrin, stirring.....Never :huh: :huh:

Stirring ! He prefers frying doesn't he ! :wink: :laugh:

Just in small portions :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :wink:

Just for the record, it is good food tho.........

Corrin, stirring.....Never :huh: :huh:

Can't believe he would do such a thing :tongue:

:lipsrsealed:
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Post by: mrwotto on 29 April 2005, 10:58
His portions do look small

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v342/mrwotto/roseave2.jpg)

:grin:
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Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 29 April 2005, 13:06
oh f**king dear  :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: mix on 29 April 2005, 17:22
:laugh: :laugh:

Couldnt help the portion size jab.... :wink:
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Post by: golfpro on 01 May 2005, 13:40
Is a tough one between the mk1 and 2...

...and i drive a mk3! I grew up with the mk3 tho and i wouldnt change it!




not for at least a month anyway!  :wink:
Title: Re: Which MK Golf is your favourite?
Post by: T1 VDUB on 01 May 2005, 18:02
cheers for doing the poll!!!  :grin:

The MK2 is on 25 and mk1 on 20... Maybe it is just a reflection of the age of most people on this site and/or the amount of MK2's available compared to MK1's