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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: old bugger on 13 November 2006, 19:15

Title: high mile flyer
Post by: old bugger on 13 November 2006, 19:15: i've got a red mk3 -5dr GTI 8v thats just clocked up '189,000 miles' and it's still going strong infact it flys the only problem i've got is the rest of my golf's letting go :cry:, the m.o.t is almost up and it needs -brake disc's and pads , cv boots, shocks and springs,the front 2 windows open but the rear electric windows and roof dont :rolleyes: the tail gate is shizzed ,it's got rust but only surface rust on / under rear arch and some rust on the panel under the rear light but inside all the doors bonnet etc are like brand new and the interior is mint ,so i'm thinking of buying a1.4CL 4dr (no arch/spoilers )and swapping the good parts over or maybe an estate (will the interior /parts fit ?) or do i just keep it and paint the car +parts to make it right ???????????? what you guys think :smiley: my cars pics are on www.pimpincab.piczo.com
Title: Re: high mile flyer
Post by: monkeyalan on 14 November 2006, 12:43: I'd just fix it if I were you.

If you did the transplant you'd need new discs, pads ,shocks etc anyway as 1.4 items wouldn't be upto handling 115 bhp. Not to mention the hassle and having to explain it to your insurance company.
I reckon Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£500 should sort all those problems easy and the electrics are probably quite easy fixes too.

Have a look round using the search function and I'm sure you'll find someone who had the same problems.

:smiley:
Title: Re: high mile flyer
Post by: daz123 on 14 November 2006, 23:23: buy billy vw,s in for sale section for Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£300 , and sell the rest on ebay :laugh:
Title: Re: high mile flyer
Post by: rich mk3 on 15 November 2006, 13:47: mines only done 126k so loads of life left then!
Title: Re: high mile flyer
Post by: Len on 15 November 2006, 13:51: Quote from: daz123 on 14 November 2006, 23:23
buy billy vw,s in for sale section for Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£300 , and sell the rest on ebay :laugh:

Hey daz123 - ya cant be on commission! my Son-in-law Billy aint generous! :laugh:

My P reg on 128k
Title: Re: high mile flyer
Post by: old bugger on 22 November 2006, 13:27: :smiley: thanks for that guys but i'm selling the car cos i've just bought myself a new project, Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£300 for the golf with some tax and test - any takers ? :sad: