Author Topic: WHICH MK3 GOLF IE GTI 8V, 16V, VR6 IS THE BEST AND WHAT SHOULD I LOOK OUT FOR?  (Read 1592 times)

Offline SCHOIE11

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I AM NEW TO THE MK3 GOLF SCENE AND I AM ABOUT TO PURCHASE A 3DOOR, WHICH ONE SHOULD I GET AND WHAT SHOULD I BE LOOKING OUT FOR IE ANY COMMON FAULTS ETC.....?

Offline snifferdog

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The mk3 8v is the best, look out for rust underneath and stalling issues. :wink:

Offline dom

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Depends if insurance/running costs are a factor? :huh:

Oh and the Caps Lock key turns OFF the capital letters :wink:

Offline apie2004

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The mk3 8v is the best, look out for rust underneath and stalling issues. :wink:

and going slowly

Offline Wayne

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No such thing as which is best.

Buy what suits your needs.

These threads have a habit of turning into 20 pages with no clear answer.

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Offline MK3GTI_16Valve

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Offline Jimmy Filth

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Is it groundhog day already?
7R 5 door.  Limestone Grey.  19" Pretoria's, Leather, DCC, Winter pack, keyless entry, rear camera.

Offline Wayne

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Is it groundhog day already?

Guess so.  :grin:


:smiley: 8v ftw :smiley: