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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Inspector dub on 15 September 2015, 18:36

Title: COULD BE GETTING MK3 ANNI
Post by: Inspector dub on 15 September 2015, 18:36

Hey,

Could potentially be getting a 5 door mk3 golf anniversary 8v with sunroof and air con in black.

Never owned a golf before, just wondering are they quick and good to drive? I know that's a stupid question but 115bhp out of a 2.0 doesn't seem
Much to me. I had a mk3 polo for
Years and it handled like a go cart and I loved it.

I've currently got a Audi b5 1.8T sports with 150bhp and although it's got a turbo and fairly mint just a bit bored of it.

I've read up on the some issues
About rot and that is scaring me a bit so will need to look over it fully.

Any help you can recommend id appreciate

M

Title: Re: COULD BE GETTING MK3 ANNI
Post by: gasketface on 15 September 2015, 22:01

Quick ?.No,definately not quick.More like a GL with a GTi badge.

Definately not a "hot hatch" but i have 4 of them so i'm either loopy loop or they must have something going for them  :smiley:

Title: Re: COULD BE GETTING MK3 ANNI
Post by: Ninja on 16 September 2015, 01:15

I owned one.. Twice. They are NOT quick cars. Nippy at best.

If you're after something like a go kart then the MK3 is not for you. Also, there's really not much you can do tuning wise either, so I'd probably hold off for something else.

If you're set on a quick MK3, then consider the VR or the 16V.

Title: Re: COULD BE GETTING MK3 ANNI
Post by: snozan on 16 September 2015, 06:38

If you want a quick gocart, go for a MK2 16v with the KR engine (86-88). Outshine every MK3 there is, when it comes to the quickness 

Title: Re: COULD BE GETTING MK3 ANNI
Post by: VW BUSH on 16 September 2015, 09:50

The 150bhp A3 and 8v feel very similar.
lardy and not quick.
only thing fast about a mk3 is how it rusts.
16v is best of the bunch in terms of all round package.

Title: Re: COULD BE GETTING MK3 ANNI
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 16 September 2015, 10:55

Quote from: VW BUSH on 16 September 2015, 09:50

The 150bhp A3 and 8v feel very similar.
lardy and not quick.
only thing fast about a mk3 is how it rusts.
16v is best of the bunch in terms of all round package.

I agree

Title: Re: COULD BE GETTING MK3 ANNI
Post by: Inspector dub on 16 September 2015, 11:15

Thanks for the response guys. Think I'm gonna leave it then. Can't be dealing with sh!te mpg for no return in the speed department.

Would love a mk2 16v but finding one at a good price is a myth.

Title: Re: COULD BE GETTING MK3 ANNI
Post by: VW BUSH on 16 September 2015, 15:15

Spend 700 on the A3 and get it up to 200 ish bhp.

Title: Re: COULD BE GETTING MK3 ANNI
Post by: bdthompson on 22 September 2015, 13:02

Here's one - proper 16v too.........

ebay - 301743483589

Regards

Title: Re: COULD BE GETTING MK3 ANNI
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 22 September 2015, 16:34

Be even better with less doors and standard lights