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General => New forum members => Topic started by: DaveGTiMK on 31 July 2007, 13:37
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Hi All,
newbie here from Milton Keynes, I am looking to get a Golf MK3 Gti 16v, I am bidding on one at the mo on that well known auction site, not going to say which as I don't want anyone to know, doesn't pay to advertise these things.
Looking forward to winning it, fingers crossed :smiley:
It will be my first VW having owned Vauxhalls, fords, Citroens, Pugs, Rovers and even 1 fiat. Maybe you could say that I have seen the light!!! :grin:
Assuming all goes well would anyone like a Rover 414 is 99 (V plate) FSH AC EW CD Half leather alloys spoiler, Tahiti Blue met, 88k i think. T&T, fair condition for year, looking for £1200, cheap run around for the missus or kids? Think about it.
Anyway, hi all and looking forward to a VW future.
One question, does a P reg GTI 16v have a height adjustable drivers seat, missus is a bit on the short side?
Dave.
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Welcome,
I can't remember if my old L reg 16v had height adjustable drivers seat but my current Mk3 CL definately has one. it's a lever on the door side of the seat, pull up to go up.
The Mk3 16v is a fun car, hope you enjoy it.
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Welcome.
Well I guess yours will as mine has the height adjustable seat!
far too nice a car to let ur missus drive it! :wink:
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she's gotta pass her test first! :wink:
I had the rover for cheap running but am getting fed up with NO POWER!!!!
so as a compomise I want a Golf as its a little smaller than the 400 but has the power that I am looking for, missus only has little feet so she won't be able to push the accelerator all the way to the floor, should save some abuse.
Group 16 insurance though, Focus RS is only a 14E, why so high? Are they that easy to steal?
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this is the one that I am looking at.
I don't think that this link works but soon I may be able to post an actual proper pic with me in it!!!!!! sooooo soooon. fingers crossed.
http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/album_fullsize.html?c_photo=103765783 (http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/album_fullsize.html?c_photo=103765783)
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welcome to the forum hun :smiley:
Dinx :kiss:
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Hello mate, welcome to the forum :smiley:
this is the one that I am looking at.
http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/album_fullsize.html?c_photo=103765783 (http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/album_fullsize.html?c_photo=103765783)
link dont work for me?
Hmmm not sure where you got those insurance groups, the focus is definatly higher, see here: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=62975.0 there are other factors too like the value etc as focus will be a lot higher.
Martin :smiley:
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I think mine is not fantastic due to one Sp30 that I got last year and that I live in a not to hot area, losts of tax dodgers :sad:
Still £400 on elephant wasn't too bad, I have found out that there is a thacham alarm but the fella is not sure what type or if there is paperwork for it, can you get a certificate for one that is already fitted if I get it inspected by a qualified installer?
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The SP30 does not affect the insurance group of the car, that always stays the same, it'll be the insurance premium that'll be higher because of your SP30.
If the car has an alarm you can get it inspected to get a certificate I think.
My insurance is about £400 for me (27yr old male, 9 yrs driving, 4yrs NCB, 1x SP30 3pts) and wife (learner) on my Mk3 Golf 1.8 CL with swiftcover .
to be honest I don't think an alarm will make much difference to the insurance quote. Try adding it to the Elephant quote then try it without. Probably won't make much difference.
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OK its official, I am a GOLF GTi MK3 16v owner :laugh: :grin: :evil:
Going to pick it up tonight, have arranged 7 day free insurance through Ebay/Norwich Union, bonus.
I won't be putting the car on the road until mid Sept as I need to sell mine and let the insurance run out on my Rover, the AA wanted £950 :cry:
Still Elephant want £426, with learner and just a note that there is an alarm/bobilizer fitted, another bonus. Currently I pay £391 with the AA for a 414 rover, looked good at the time but I think I was done.
So will be street legal and on the streets soon. I am a regular at Pod so I might catch up with some of you at the next meet.
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I have had some real odd insurance deals.
Some declined to quote
some insisted on a Thatcham alarm
Some said you had to be over 30 (all drivers, which is OK for me but not the wife)
Some said you have to have a full licence so my wife couldn't drive it due to provi licence.
They are a real pain.
Any one with Flux? Good Bad?
Other suggestions?
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I went with my local broker (GSI) Im 32 partner is 26 im paying just over £300 full comp with protected no claims. Was going to go with admiral but they offered to beat Admiral's quaote
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Hi and welcome hun :)
Zoe x
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i had those issues too, im 20, 2 yrs NCB, 0 points, with a 16v mk3 direct line canceled my insurance as there computer got it wrong! im with admiral!!
£1500 TPFT though :(
Dan
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well I picked the car up last night and so far so good, couple of minor problems, any assistance would be good.
Needs exhaust, back box a must not sure on the rest yet, how much for a standard back box?
Drivers side window switch that controls the passenger window is faulty(should be able to get one on ebay or the breakers)
Catch on glove box is busted (currently loads on ebay)
Has two alarms, a Logic 800 VAG alarm wich is very odd as you have to plug in the controller in the passenger footwell and the botton to plip the doors has worn out, also has a thatcham 2 immobiliser with the cert which is good.
Other than that its great, for 171K miles it runs sweet, just a little to much noise from the zorst (just sounds knackered rather than meety)
Breaks are fab, clutch is smooth, engine pull is good.
There is a very slight whine from the power steering but you have to be a fox to hear it so not to concerned on that.
Its off the road at the mo until I can sell me current car and becos of the insurance I need to wait until September before I can cancel my current policy and sell the rover, then I will be up and running, can't wait :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Still any suggestions on the above issues are welcome.
Thanks.
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If she hasnt passed her test yet you won't need to worry about her driving it as the insurance for a new driver (how old she?) will astronomical.
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Drivers side window switch that controls the passenger window is faulty(should be able to get one on ebay or the breakers)
Catch on glove box is busted (currently loads on ebay)
Lots of people disconnect the window motors when they start having problems and then when they sell they tell you it's just the switch when infact you need a whole new regulator. Had this problem with my Mk3 16v.
Busted Glove box catch is so common, I just went to GSF and bought one brand new for about £12, saved the effort of waiting around for ebay deliveries and got it fixed in 5mins.
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My wife is 27, but Elephant want £425 with all facts declared, this is only £35.00 more than my 1.4 rover.
If she had her licence then it would of been about £20 cheaper.
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I just went to GSF and bought one
I have just discovered the Joy of GSF, they are cheap, like them lots, the Northampton Branch quoted £40 for the back box and they have it in stock, may have to get some pennies together and go up there with a shopping trolly for parts, good idea just getting a new one if the price is right, how easy to fit, do you just remove the handle or the whole door card?
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Oh fair enough. I just asummed that because she hadnt passed her test she was young 17/18/19.
Theres a nice thought aye ;)
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Oh fair enough. I just asummed that because she hadnt passed her test she was young 17/18/19.
Theres a nice thought aye ;)
My wife is younger than me 23 (I'm 27) and she hasn't passed her test yet. No real urgent need for her to drive because we live in London.
As for the Glove box catch, you get two bits, the outer handle and the inner catch mechanism. Just open your glove box, undo 3 or 4 screws (these fix the inner part to the outer handle) and pull the old bits out. Put the outer handle into place, line up the inner catch mechanism and then screw into place. Job done.
You can keep the lock barrel by the way, so you don't have to worry about a non-matching lock.
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will try that thanks, not sure if the old bits are still in there or not though, currently being held closed with some double sided tape :rolleyes:
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We'll I am nearly ready to get on the road, just need to sell my car which will be on ebay from this friday, once sold I can tax the golf and get motoring.
here's the piccy of my new baby.
(http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/9959/cb223ll5.jpg)
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Looks nice mate, my last car was a mk3 16v and it was a great car.
I like the colour, has it got much history/old reciepts etc, pretty big miles but they can wear them well if looked after.
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All its good, had a couple of silly little things to change (glove box catch, drivers window switch and an odd alarm issue etc) has a fully stamped service history and only 3 owners including me. I think it was owned by the same man for most of its life. Only flaw left to sort out is a patch of rust on the boot by the light and a new exhaust. Runs well and still pulls like a train. Well please so far, sorted out the insurance today so will be on the road on the 1st of September. :smiley: :smiley:
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Hey and welcome bring on the MK4's, enjoy.... :grin:
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Arrow. :cool: