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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Pearce69 on 30 April 2012, 10:55

Title: Buying a mk3 gti
Post by: Pearce69 on 30 April 2012, 10:55

Hey all just after some things to look out for when buying a mk3, what year did they make them too? I currently have a mk2 but having some problems so thinking I might go for a mk3 as its newer. What are common problems 2?

Title: Re: Buying a mk3 gti
Post by: CJA321 on 30 April 2012, 11:32

Rust rot rust rot rust rot rust just to name afew.

Title: Re: Buying a mk3 gti
Post by: Gavv8 on 30 April 2012, 13:54

Look in the top section of the mk3 part of the forum, all you need to know about buying/owning/maintaining a mk3 is there.

Title: Re: Buying a mk3 gti
Post by: Wayne on 30 April 2012, 13:54

As posted rust is the main issue

Title: Re: Buying a mk3 gti
Post by: Luke1981 on 30 April 2012, 16:11

as above plus the very temperamental electrics. Numerous posts have been placed re windows not working, immobiliser issues etc.

If I was buying another MK3 I would be going over it with a very very very fine tooth comb!  :wink:

Title: Re: Buying a mk3 gti
Post by: Gavv8 on 30 April 2012, 17:18

Quote from: ljl1981 on 30 April 2012, 16:11

as above plus the very temperamental electrics. Numerous posts have been placed re windows not working, immobiliser issues etc.

If I was buying another MK3 I would be going over it with a very very very fine tooth comb!  :wink:

To be fair i think this is usually age related rather than any inherent problems.

Title: Re: Buying a mk3 gti
Post by: Luke1981 on 30 April 2012, 18:36

Quote from: Gavv8 on 30 April 2012, 17:18

Quote from: ljl1981 on 30 April 2012, 16:11

as above plus the very temperamental electrics. Numerous posts have been placed re windows not working, immobiliser issues etc.

If I was buying another MK3 I would be going over it with a very very very fine tooth comb!  :wink:

To be fair i think this is usually age related rather than any inherent problems.

I couldn't agree more gav, just worth bearing in mind due to fatigue in the door bellows etc.