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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: BigRon on 04 April 2004, 08:55
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Hi,
Am after a vr6,but am not sure wot year or model,
when was the last one made and what price would i be looking @ for one in top condition with all the extra's,what kind of horse power they make,also what wheel size are they as standard as i will have a set of 15 oz laying around,seen 1 vr6 with 17's,is this a big job to fit these or do they go straight on...
As you all can see i have many qusestions to ask ,so any info on the vr6 is welcome..
Thanx
;)
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Ive just brought a L reg VR6 having sold my Mk 4 GTi Turbo.I was unsure if to or not but boy am i glad now :) .
I dont if matter what year you buy as long as you get a good one.
I drove a R reg (Last of the vr6's) Vr6 Highline with 17's on and all the extras and it just didnt feel right and overall condition was poor.
Then i saw mine :)
L 93 reg 88 k on the clock owner had only done 4 k in last 4 years, Full service history, standard 15 " BBS alloys, heated full leather, 3 small scrathes on the bodywork.
The only extra mine hasnt got is Air Con :(
I paid ?3500 and its worth every penny a credit to its last 3 owners.
So it dont matter what year you get from a K to an R reg
just look around for a well looked after one with Fsh and you wont go wrong :)
And you wait till you drive it and put ya foot down for the first time ,i was smiling all the way from swindon to leicester that my face ached for a week
Good luck in ya search m8 and let us know how you get on
CC/Cyl BHP MPH 0-60 MPG CO2 IG
2792/6 174 140 7.4 28 199 16
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IS Is there much in the way of simple engine and fuel tuneing to boost the BHP,i.e KN and fuel remapping?
What are the auto's like? ::)
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Im going to just add a SS milltek exhaust and a K&N induction kit and that will be all :)
Theres plenty enough power to keep anyone happy trust me ;)
And as for the auto myself i prefer manual
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so if you fitted a after market filter and then a full ss exhaust, would the fueling have to be altered or is the vr6 self adjusting? ::)
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/me looks for advice on this one
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Fuelling is self adjusting.
K&N filter is nice on a vr :D
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would many peeps get the vr6 to the 200 bhp figure?
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i would recommend, no stipulate, either air or climate. my vr has climatronic which is always on and still pulls 30+mpg. turn it off and die in the sun >:(
also watch out for frozen rear calipers :o
i have done 25,000 miles in less than 2 years and still love the car.
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right i have found one,1997 on a P Plate
Is black,black leather,55000 miles,17in alloys(unmarked)new tyres,interiour is top nick and also the body work looks great....All in all the car looks fantastic,full service history,alarm, air con, electic wins,mirror,heated front seats,original vw stereo....I had not driven the car yet,am hoping to on saturday,they are asking ?6995 for it...Wot do you people think?
Is this to much cash or about right,what would be a good starting offer..
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sounds nice.
But i think thats too much! Is it at a garage?
For that money it must be perfect and come with a really good warranty, full MOT + Tax etc.
I just paid ?4,995 for a 96 highline with 70k miles and full history in perfect condition at a vw dealer. It had just been reduced from ?6,500.
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yeah its a garage, its just been serviced by vw and will have a full years mot, and they provide a 3 month warrenty,1 owner
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Well a car is only worth what you're willing to pay.
If its the best you've found and are happy with the condition and don't want to wait any more and you can afford it, i say go for it!
I would offer less to start with though. Buy today's auto trader and there will be some in there for less that you can use to bargain with.
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Check this one out :)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2471658579&category=9873