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General => New forum members => Topic started by: GOLF_MK on 28 December 2007, 11:29

Title: Hello - possible new GTI MK 3 Owner!
Post by: GOLF_MK on 28 December 2007, 11:29: Hello to all,

I have been lurking for a couple of days reading tips and bits and pieces in preparation for looking at a few Mk III GTi's (8v).

I have had many cars over the years, including 4 Passats - i have always loved VW and am looking into coming back with my first Golf ownership!

I currently have a Volvo S40 T4 (200hp Jobbie) which is probably the most comfortable car i have ever owned and very quick! However it's costing me a fortune in fuel as it drinks it badly when on boost!! It also prefers the Shell Super Unleaded stuff at Ã‚£1.08 a litre :undecided: What with a baby on the way in March i need something a bit cheaper to run as our second car. The Motorbike is also going :cry:

I have four cars locally to take a look at - all 96/97 P or R plates, only one has A/C which i would miss if i got one without, all of them have between 100-120k with history and range from Ã‚£1495 to Ã‚£2000. I'm looking at the lower end of that scale.....

Thanks to everyone for the tips so far, i will be putting them to good use when viewing the cars and hopefully report back soon with a new purchase!
Title: Re: Hello - possible new GTI MK 3 Owner!
Post by: AlanD on 28 December 2007, 11:46: Good luck hunting.

Just thought I should point out the 2.0l engine isnt exactly economical. Expect a return of 24 - 26 - 28 on city driving and low to mid 30's for motorway runs.
Title: Re: Hello - possible new GTI MK 3 Owner!
Post by: GOLF_MK on 28 December 2007, 11:52: Quote from: aland on 28 December 2007, 11:46
Good luck hunting.

Just thought I should point out the 2.0l engine isnt exactly economical. Expect a return of 24 - 26 - 28 on city driving and low to mid 30's for motorway runs.

Yeah i realise it's not going to be fantastic on fuel but believe me it will be better than a 200hp turbo!!

There is also a chance i'll look at a P Plate TDi too....
Title: Re: Hello - possible new GTI MK 3 Owner!
Post by: AlanD on 28 December 2007, 11:54: Bazza on here has a TDi and it goes like stonk !

Mk4 TDi is much better tho ;)
Title: Re: Hello - possible new GTI MK 3 Owner!
Post by: Hurdy on 28 December 2007, 15:07: Welcome :cool:
Title: Re: Hello - possible new GTI MK 3 Owner!
Post by: Dinky on 28 December 2007, 15:49: welcome to the forum hun :smiley:

Dinx :kiss:
Title: Re: Hello - possible new GTI MK 3 Owner!
Post by: jdubgti on 28 December 2007, 16:49: Hi mate i'd go TDI route too !

Havent had much to do with MK3 TDI's, but i sell car's for a living and did work at the local VW dealer's here in Swansea for 2 year's !

If you can stretch to Ã‚£3500 then look for a high miler MK4 TDI, they're awesome !

I used to be dead against diesel, until i drove a 2 year old GT TDI 130 PD.

WOW what a car (converted)

J.
Title: Re: Hello - possible new GTI MK 3 Owner!
Post by: Neaty on 28 December 2007, 18:06: hello and welcome

happy car hunting!
Title: Re: Hello - possible new GTI MK 3 Owner!
Post by: GOLF_MK on 28 December 2007, 19:20: Quote from: jdubgti on 28 December 2007, 16:49
Hi mate i'd go TDI route too !

Havent had much to do with MK3 TDI's, but i sell car's for a living and did work at the local VW dealer's here in Swansea for 2 year's !

If you can stretch to Ã‚£3500 then look for a high miler MK4 TDI, they're awesome !

I used to be dead against diesel, until i drove a 2 year old GT TDI 130 PD.

WOW what a car (converted)

J.

I'd love a MK4 TDI but no chance - Ã‚£1800 tops!!
Title: Re: Hello - possible new GTI MK 3 Owner!
Post by: vw-bob on 31 December 2007, 00:19: hey :smiley:
Title: Re: Hello - possible new GTI MK 3 Owner!
Post by: TeddyKGB on 05 January 2008, 18:34: welcome :cool: