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Title: Newbie - hunt for Mk3, I think
Post by: Dom Mk3 on 12 June 2005, 17:47: Hi All,

After a mk3 golf, just not sure what model. Fairly limited as only have around Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£1500 to spend, which looking around will get a <95 8v gti or driver with higher mileage, or a 1.4 boredom box of lower mileage.

I'm not too fussed on speed as I intend to spend the rest of my money on a westfield (hence the budget) but I guess some performance wouldn't got amiss!

Is there a site anywhere with some specs so I can do some more research?

Apart from springs/shocks which can easily be changed, are there differences in suspension between the models (anti-roll bars etc)?

Cheers, off to do more research!

Dom
Title: Re: Newbie - hunt for Mk3, I think
Post by: mrwotto on 12 June 2005, 17:49: Welcome to the forum mate, and good luck with the search for a mk3.
Title: Re: Newbie - hunt for Mk3, I think
Post by: Dinky on 12 June 2005, 17:51: welcome to the forum :smiley:

Dinx :kiss:
Title: Re: Newbie - hunt for Mk3, I think
Post by: gibby on 12 June 2005, 22:25: Welcome to the forum. :smiley: With Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£1500 you should look round for a nice mk2 instead. :wink: :laugh:
Title: Re: Newbie - hunt for Mk3, I think
Post by: Dom Mk3 on 12 June 2005, 22:33: I should do, but unfortunately it needs to be my sensible car and carry the little 'un and the like, so needs to be safer and a bit larger
Title: Re: Newbie - hunt for Mk3, I think
Post by: gibby on 12 June 2005, 22:47: There you go, just seen this in the for sale section, 1500 on the nail !Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â :grin:
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Title: Re: Newbie - hunt for Mk3, I think
Post by: Dom Mk3 on 12 June 2005, 22:51: hadn't noticed that... hope insurance isn't much more than the 8v, will have to have a look but looks great! :cool:
Title: Re: Newbie - hunt for Mk3, I think
Post by: monkeyalan on 13 June 2005, 10:14: hello :smiley:. I don't think the insurance is much different tbh, Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£10's rather than Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£100's.
Title: Re: Newbie - hunt for Mk3, I think
Post by: Dom Mk3 on 13 June 2005, 10:29: Nah there wasn't much difference at all... worked out at Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£30 in the end I think.

Car was sold so it doesn't really matter anyway. Seen a few on ebay which all end before my bonus gets paid on the 21st. Ah well, have to wait a week!
Title: Re: Newbie - hunt for Mk3, I think
Post by: mrwotto on 13 June 2005, 10:33: Dont listen to the mk2 boys, get a mk3 much better car, bigger, and faster :cool:
Title: Re: Newbie - hunt for Mk3, I think
Post by: monkeyalan on 13 June 2005, 10:58: yeah get a mk3, especially with a kiddie in tow. The 8v might not be fast but it's not slow either, but i'd guess speed isn't your main priority.
Title: Re: Newbie - hunt for Mk3, I think
Post by: gibby on 13 June 2005, 11:41: Quote from: wotto mk3 madman on 13 June 2005, 10:33
get a mk3 much better car, bigger, and faster :cool:

Yeah ok wotto, 1 out of 3 isnt bad I suppose ! :laugh: :laugh: Before you reply wotto, the 1 you got right was the bigger bit ! :laugh: :laugh:

Seriously though, I guess if your just after a decent run around and something with five doors and sturdy for the young 'un then a mk3 would suit you down to the ground. :smiley:

^ Did I just really say that ! :shocked:
Title: Re: Newbie - hunt for Mk3, I think
Post by: redcarboy on 13 June 2005, 12:56: Quote from: monkeyalan on 13 June 2005, 10:58
yeah get a mk3, especially with a kiddie in tow. The 8v might not be fast but it's not slow either, but i'd guess speed isn't your main priority.
:grin: :grin: :grin: Boo sucks to you MK2 it's all irrelevant anyway far as i'm concerned.. :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Newbie - hunt for Mk3, I think
Post by: HayleyS on 17 June 2005, 18:39: Hi and Welcome. As you can see, I can definately vouch for the Mk3 16v. I love it. Mine cost a bit more than what you have, but is a P plate with extras like full leather, 17s, lowered etc. So for Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£1500 you should pick up a tidy car, perhaps a bit more standard or on an older plate. They are out there, just sift the crap from the good stuff. I came across so many buckets when I was looking. Strange, when everyone you phone has a 'Minter' eh? Good luck with your search, and be sure to post pics when you get one!!!
Title: Re: Newbie - hunt for Mk3, I think
Post by: golfpro on 04 July 2005, 18:48: another wise man has seen the inner beauty of the mk3! Iv got a 'boredom box' as u put it but i love it all the same!