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Title: Hello from me
Post by: markmk on 25 February 2006, 15:14

Hello I am new to this site. I thinking about getting a VW for the first time. I have owned Vauxhalls all my life and I am wanting to buy my first Golf  :smiley: . I am looking into getting either a Mk4 Golf 1.8T or maybe a 2.0 model? I am also thinking about the Mk3 Golf VR6. Whats the better one to go for as I don't know anything about them, I want a car with about the same Bhp as my Astra Sri 2.2 (150bhp) or more. I think it's about time I gave the VW a try :) . I want a Golf that will be reliable as I have spent alot of money on my Vauxhall the last few month with Ecu problems and other stuff  :rolleyes:. Thanks

Title: Re: Hello from me
Post by: Rhyso on 25 February 2006, 15:27

and a welcome from me  :smiley:

if you're after a Golf I'd recommend the 1.8T.  with a remap you'll see close to or even over 200bhp  :cool: unless of course you get the Anniversary edition in whic case you'll easily see over 200bhp

Check out the MKIV section for more info  :smiley:

Title: Re: Hello from me
Post by: markmk on 25 February 2006, 15:42

Hello and thanks for the welcome :). I have just been looking at some Golfs in the Autotrader, just the Vr6 ones at the moment. I am not sure they are what I would like. I would prefer the 1.8T Golf  :smiley: , but I would still need to work on my funds before I get one seeing they cost alot more than the Mk4 Astra  :grin: . I am looking forward to getting one and do defo plan to buy one asap  :smiley:. Thanks

Title: Re: Hello from me
Post by: omg its aj on 25 February 2006, 16:08

Welcome :)

nice to see your stepping away from the repmobiles... :)

Title: Re: Hello from me
Post by: Dinky on 25 February 2006, 16:33

welcome to the forum hun :smiley:

Dinx :kiss:

Title: Re: Hello from me
Post by: vaughny on 25 February 2006, 16:44

hi, :smiley:

Title: Re: Hello from me
Post by: *Hayzee* on 25 February 2006, 17:05

welcome my pretty!  :evil: mwhahaa

Title: Re: Hello from me
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 25 February 2006, 18:21

Arrow.  :cool:

Title: Re: Hello from me
Post by: markmk on 25 February 2006, 19:12

Thanks for the warm welcomes  :smiley:. This is a great site!

Title: Re: Hello from me
Post by: >>Mart<< on 26 February 2006, 07:32

hey welcome  :grin:

Title: Re: Hello from me
Post by: Golfgal on 26 February 2006, 08:52

Hey

Title: Re: Hello from me
Post by: gibby on 27 February 2006, 13:56

Welcome to the site.  :smiley:

Getting a mk4 and which one depends on funds as I think the Anni's are still well over 10k at the mo. If you go for a mk4 try for a 1.8T as the 1.8 20V (non turbo) and the 2.0 are probably not what you are looking for. As for the VR6, you can get a lot for your money with these as they are very cheap compared to the mk4, standard is around 174bhp but find one with nice interior goodies and you're onto a winner. Look around and you'll see what I mean.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Hello from me
Post by: Neaty on 27 February 2006, 14:19

welcome to the forum and VW's mate

as gibby said above you cant really go wrong with a nice Mark 3 VR6, the ones with the leather interior etc are the VR6 highlines so keep ur eye out for one of those. Plus they sound awesome with it being a V6

But as you say the 1.8 turbo is always a temptation for the amount of tuneability they have! Tis a tough choice in my eyes! Depends what your budget is and how soon you want to get a golf.