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Title: Newbie
Post by: veeeight on 28 November 2006, 21:30

Hi all, Just about to buy my third GTI and im torn between buying a late Mk2 or a MK3 2ltr. Previous two were mk2's (8v) and body rot killed them off. Prob due to them sitting outside in all weathers! Is the extra performance of the 16v Mk2's worth the extra insurance, and are the Mk3's any better performance and roadholding wise? Would appreciate forum members views. Danny. :nerd:

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 28 November 2006, 21:55

Arrow. :cool:

Get a mk2 otherwise you will regret it. AS stated in many books and on many forums, the mk3 was the worst gti made in history. (although i am sure a few will debate that)

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: veeeight on 28 November 2006, 22:25

Thanks for comment arrow, wot about 8v versus 16V. I know the 8v has more torque :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: at bottom end of rev range. Is there any differences in the reliability of the two engines?? Danny. :cool:

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 28 November 2006, 22:27

Do a search for 8v vs 16v in the mk2 section, it's been covered more times than jenna jamesons face.

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Neaty on 29 November 2006, 00:20

hello and welcome

mark 2 8v or 16v (16v if poss) but if you are going to buy a mark 3 it has to be a 16v at least

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Stu.750 on 29 November 2006, 02:46

welcome to the forum

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Len on 30 November 2006, 09:05

Mk 3's dont handle as well as a Mk2. However the 16v ABF engine is the best!
Also the Mk3 is more comfortable and generally has more extras like ABS and air-con.
If you want a balls out boy racer go for the Mk2 and spend thousands like Slick (Pedro) on making it go fast!
If you want a good all round car that isnt going to rust out then go for a Mk3.

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Daz... on 30 November 2006, 11:52

Welcome to the forum  :cool:


I agree with Len - the 16v ABF engine is the best! Although only when it's in a mk2  :wink:

I don't agree with the boy racer bit though...

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Dinky on 30 November 2006, 16:10

welcome to the forum hun :smiley:

Dinx :kiss:

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 30 November 2006, 17:37

A) MK2's are not boy racers cars.
B) They do not rust out.
C) They don't cost thousands to make them go fast
D) They are easier to fix when something does go wrong.
E) They are cheap and easy to mod
F) Perhaps one of the best hot hatches ever made

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: rtuk on 01 December 2006, 10:58

Hi welcome im new to golf myself and just got a mk3 and i love it :smiley:

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: RoodGtiLooker on 03 December 2006, 22:02

welcome to the forum mate i wud go with mk2 i had a mk3 and i had it bout 6 months the ended up selling n buying a mk2 will never reqret it

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: veeeight on 05 December 2006, 03:53

Thanks guys(and gals!) for all your replies and welcomes! Have just bought a Mk2 projectile on ebay. (110061173943) Its got a 2ltr bottom end with sorted 8v head. Lots of suspension mods and gorgeous interior. Cant wait to get my hands on it on Friday.   :evil: Danny.

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: RoodGtiLooker on 05 December 2006, 10:25

gd lad :laugh:

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Uku on 11 December 2006, 22:11

lo and welcome to the forum :)