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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: oz7 on 08 December 2003, 15:42

Title: I,m new please help GTI 16V 'v' VR6
Post by: oz7 on 08 December 2003, 15:42

 I'm considering buying one of the above. I've had a Mk3 colour concept in the past but found it a little sluggish how much better will the above be? Also..,

Fuel Consumption. What MPG can I expect from each car?

What are the towing capacities for each car?

What are the running costs for each (Servicing etc)

Is the VR6 more to insure than a GTI 16V

Is the VR6's performance much better (if at all) over the GTI 16V?

Any other info you can offer me would be greatfully recieved.

Title: Re:I,m new please help GTI 16V 'v' VR6
Post by: Overseer on 08 December 2003, 15:51

i'll answer the ones i know

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Is the VR6 more to insure than a GTI 16V

yes, it was quite a lot different for me otherwise i'd have bought one over a 16v..

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Is the VR6's performance much better (if at all) over the GTI 16V?

yes of course a vr6 is faster.. but it depends how much oomph u want..

figures for here http://www.golfgti.co.uk/viewfeature.asp?featureID=11


i'd guess neither should have problems towing, i have no idea on fuel consumption.. i just fill it up when its low.. lol...


look into the into insurance side of things see how much of a scare u get for either!

Title: Re:I,m new please help GTI 16V 'v' VR6
Post by: 56 ragtop on 08 December 2003, 18:11

Spookily enough ive just come on here to ask the very same question :o With VR6's costing roughly the same as an 8v or 16v im torn between them. I do a few miles a year so mpg is a factor. Also what should i look out for when viewing a VR6, head gaskets??

Title: Re:I,m new please help GTI 16V 'v' VR6
Post by: mrwotto on 08 December 2003, 18:43

I get around 35-38mpg if i drive my 16valver steady, but if i have my lead shoes on that drops to 30ish, if not less, so it depends on how you drive it.

I dont think the VR6 will cost you that much more to insure.

And yes it is Faster than a 16valver! in  both acceleration and top end speeds.

I hve no idea on servicing costs, but would personally stay away from stealership servicing costs, and find a good competent local garage.

Hope this helps, and good luck searching for for mk3

Title: Re:I,m new please help GTI 16V 'v' VR6
Post by: golfvr6 on 09 December 2003, 00:08

Both 16v and vr6 are good motors. Vr6 just has that extra edge on performance.
check out http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=8;action=display;threadid=3072;start=0

Good luck!