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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: DubFan on 23 June 2006, 13:47
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What's people's thoughts on the Vento ? It's the successor to the Jetta, but is it any good.
I'm looking at getting a Mk3, but it might be easier finding a straight Vento than a decent Mk3 GTI.
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There's a couple around on here, they can be made to look good.
Personally I prefer the Jetta, but hey what do I know!
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the vento's can look very good. Like len i prefer the jetta but if it is a mk3 you were after and you see a good one then go for it. Theyre less common than the golf so may get some notice if you do which is always good!
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And of course a VR6 option is possible!
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I had a jetta TX years ago and loved it. if parking space wasn't an issue at work i'd have thought about a 2.0 vento gl insteade of a golf gti 8v. if/when i get a mk2 project on the go i want another jetta but a 1.8 this time.
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I'm look at this one later:
93 K reg, 2.0 GL, full MOT, 6months TAX, £950
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h202/anotherdubfan/k-vento.jpg)
Looks better than this one which is N reg, 2.0 GL "Long" MOT, £795
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h202/anotherdubfan/n-vento1.jpg)
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dont let the alloys sway you, look at them both i reckon.
the bottom ones had 3 previous owners
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And the top one has a towbar, so if it's been towing a caravan around you might want to see when the clutch has been replaced if ever...only saying as I believe towing can put a strain on the clutch and engine...might be wrong..it wouldn't be the 1st time :wink:
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I quite like the vento, especially the front end, much better than a std MK3 Golf front anyway!
I'd be a bit dubious of the one with a towbar too, and if you do look at it check how its been mounted! Lift up the boot & side carpets, after I bought my GTI I discovered that someone had drilled 4 mounting bolts for the towbar, THROUGH THE BOOT FLOOR :shocked:
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Decided didn't like the look of the Vento. The Golf grill and lights look better, and I'd always be thinking, wish I'd got a Golf.
Towing is tough on clutches and engines cos you need lots of torque to be able to get the car moving when you've got a caravan hooked up. Once you're moving it's not too bad, it's just getting it started.
I thought towbars had to be attached to the chassis, not the body.
Anyway, avoided that one, and a Mk3 Golf 8v that was a bit of a mess.
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The chassis is the body! Monocoque (sp) construction the same for all modern cars!
Yes there are certain stronger points where things like towbars are supposed to be attached. Similar to jacking points.
Shame you decided against a Vento, that second one looked good, wouldnt have taken much to sort the looks, alloys off ebay etc.
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I'm sure that I read that the handling on the Vento is more neutral than the Golf as its got that extra bit hanging out the back end to balance things up. AFAIK, the 2.0 GL has the same engine and gearbox as the 8v Golf GTi and the VR6 speaks for itself.
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Decided didn't like the look of the Vento. The Golf grill and lights look better, and I'd always be thinking, wish I'd got a Golf.
Towing is tough on clutches and engines cos you need lots of torque to be able to get the car moving when you've got a caravan hooked up. Once you're moving it's not too bad, it's just getting it started.
I thought towbars had to be attached to the chassis, not the body.
Anyway, avoided that one, and a Mk3 Golf 8v that was a bit of a mess.
T'is really simple to fit the golf lights and grill to a Vento, all you need is the lamps and grill.
I even managed to get a Golf bonnet off Eb@y for £16 that was the right colour as well. But you can always fit a Vento grill spoiler to cover up the gap if you don't want the expense of a bonnet .
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/V3NT0GT13/VENTO%20GTI%20EDITION/1stpic.jpg)
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that looks smart,seen plenty of mk3s with vento fronts,not seen one the other way before and often wondered!! nice one