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General => General discussion => Topic started by: eldarvanyar on 09 June 2012, 10:35
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Hi,
I'm looking to buy a GTi for summer use and keep as original as possible, happy to have a stainless exhaust and different wheels, maybe change the lights but that's it really, nothing extreme.
What should I be going for?
I have had a MK4 Gti Turbo from new in 2000 which is a long time ago now.
I have always liked the look of the Mk3 and they are becoming rarer I would imagine.
What's the general advice?
Should I go for a Mk3 in Dragon Green or Mystic Blue 8v or 16v or go for a Mk4?
Thanks
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In my opinion the Mark 3 is a more exciting car than the Mark 4 and they are pretty cheap at the moment but then again so are the Mark 4's. It all depends what you want for the car. If you just want something to enjoy then the 8v Mark 3 is ok and offers the looks and practicality but if you want something with a bit of poke then the 16v wins. I would say the Mark 3 16v in Dragon Green would be best as Dragon Green is by far the best colour for the Mark 3. Also if you bought the Mark 4 you would be disappointed after having your other Mark 4 :wink:
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Neither, get a Mk2.
Mk3 is by no means rare, they are diminishing in numbers but this is due to most of them being rotten. If you do need to scratch the MK3 itch then make sure it is a 16v, avoid the 8v.
The Mk4 is a big lardy car, which doesn't really handle/perform well in standard guise, you'll need a remap and some decent suspension to have any fun in it.
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back to basics, whats ya budget, THEN we can advise :smiley:
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back to basics, whats ya budget, THEN we can advise :smiley:
There's always a sensible one :rolleyes: :kiss:
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Plenty of nice cheap mk3's around, if you want all the looks with a good old slogger of an engine try an 8v and if you want to push on a bit then a 16v or if you really want to throw money out of the window a VR.
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Thanks guys,
its sounding like a mk3 then and possibly the 16v.
If I can keep it to below a £1000 that would be great, but could go up to £1500, as we do have 2 other cars and chiildren.
Is that realistic?
This is JUST for me :cool:
Thanks
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1500 would JUST get you a DECENT mk2.
that would be my choice, as its a TOY, not a daily.
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get a nice mk3 16v, mine cost me £750 and about another £50 getting it perfect with no advisories left, my friends got a mk2 and i agree they are nice but i much prefer a mk3, and as for a mk4 they have nothing over a mk3 16v until you start playing with them, but as you said you have no desire to do this
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Mk3 all the way mate. 16v would be the best choice.
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Octavia vRS ftw, getting cheap these days, they are well spec'd with 180bhp as standard.
If you really want a Golf mk3 it has to be a 16v
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Octavia vRS ftw, getting cheap these days, they are well spec'd with 180bhp as standard.
If you really want a Golf mk3 it has to be a 16v
Doesn't have to be, just might as well for that money.
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Octavia vRS ftw, getting cheap these days, they are well spec'd with 180bhp as standard.
If you really want a Golf mk3 it has to be a 16v
Doesn't have to be, just might as well for that money.
Most people with 8v's tend to put a thread up a week after buying it asking how to get more power, I had one for a while and yes it was ok but not that quick and poor on fuel.
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Octavia vRS ftw, getting cheap these days, they are well spec'd with 180bhp as standard.
If you really want a Golf mk3 it has to be a 16v
Doesn't have to be, just might as well for that money.
Most people with 8v's tend to put a thread up a week after buying it asking how to get more power, I had one for a while and yes it was ok but not that quick and poor on fuel.
I'm quite happy with what little power mine has and the 8v is still very 'driveable' and its very good indeed on fuel...but...BUT, this argument goes on forever so i would say if you have the cash get a nice 16v or even a VR if it's a weekend toy.
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Ive had a few 8v's and not been disappointed. Id have always preferred a 16v though.
Go for any mk3 over any other mk4 unless its an R32. :cool:
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Mk3 16v FTW :cool:
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....or just get an MG ZR :lipsrsealed: :evil: :wink:
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....or just get an MG ZR :lipsrsealed: :evil: :wink:
Or just sell your soul to the devil, and get slated by everyone, every day for as long as you own it! :evil:
Oh, how about a Corrado??? I have a nice 16v that needs a little emmmm, work. :undecided: :grin:
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....or just get an MG ZR :lipsrsealed: :evil: :wink:
Or just sell your soul to the devil, and get slated by everyone, every day for as long as you own it! :evil:
to be fair, mgzr and Rados look very similar . . . . . . ..
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Thanks for all the replies, I will start looking for a MK3 GTi 16v.
I am going to read up as much as I can so that I know what I'm looking for :wink:
Thanks
Lee
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....or just get an MG ZR :lipsrsealed: :evil: :wink:
Or just sell your soul to the devil, and get slated by everyone, every day for as long as you own it! :evil:
Oh, how about a Corrado??? I have a nice 16v that needs a little emmmm, work. :undecided: :grin:
....just a little :grin:
I have owned both a mk2 8v and a mk4 gti, at your price range there would be no point in a mk4 as you would want a remap and suspension therefor going over budget but I would defiantly reccomeded a mk2 I have been in a friends mk3 and it just feel a lot more like a barge then the mk2 :laugh:
Plus the mk2s look awesome and don't rot as much :grin:
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....or just get an MG ZR :lipsrsealed: :evil: :wink:
Or just sell your soul to the devil, and get slated by everyone, every day for as long as you own it! :evil:
Oh, how about a Corrado??? I have a nice 16v that needs a little emmmm, work. :undecided: :grin:
....just a little :grin:
I have owned both a mk2 8v and a mk4 gti, at your price range there would be no point in a mk4 as you would want a remap and suspension therefor going over budget but I would defiantly reccomeded a mk2 I have been in a friends mk3 and it just feel a lot more like a barge then the mk2 :laugh:
Plus the mk2s look awesome and don't rot as much :grin:
You know thats not true.
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I feel it s I has my mk2 for a year and my dad as had his for 4 both with over 140000 miles and no rot...
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Thanks for all the replies, I will start looking for a MK3 GTi 16v.
I am going to read up as much as I can so that I know what I'm looking for :wink:
Thanks
Lee
Rust :wink:
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Thanks for all the replies, I will start looking for a MK3 GTi 16v.
I am going to read up as much as I can so that I know what I'm looking for :wink:
Thanks
Lee
Rust :wink:
And the mk3 is very good at hiding it.. :sad: