Would appreciate some buying advice - 1997 mk3 Golf Anniversary Edition

[GOLF_MK]

Wow, thanks for all the replies - wasn't expecting that!

Fuel economy doesn't seem horrendous, I can cope with 35-40mpg - though are you all driving the 3 or 5 door version, as I understand that the 5 does considerably less per gallon.

Can't believe that price that the Anni went on eBay for last week - £755 is a bargain, I'll definitely use that as a bargaining tool!

Will also use the key/calm belt as well.

Fingers crossed!

Don't see why 3 door should be better than 5 on fuel?!  Mines a 5 anyway (i quoted 32 mostly around town and 40 on a run)

Just remember Ebay is the cheapest place to get them and autotrader is the most expensive.  I'd say your price is in between which is about right!

[chrishyder]

Hi guys,

Thanks again for replies!

Just had another e-mail from seller - main points:

"...she is open for negotiation on the price but wouldn't like to go lower than £1000 for it...the only thing I hadn't mention on the state of the car is that the drivers side window can be temperamental. She said basically sometimes it works without a problem, other times it takes a few presses of the window button to get it to move. I guess there is a loose connection somewhere."

So, my last question to you all is - could this be an expensive thing to fix and should therefore be considering another car or is it still a reasonable deal? 

Cheers,
Chris

[edit: think the reason the 3 is better on fuel is that the body of the 5 door version likely weighs a fair bit more.]

[jv]

1k? Is that all these are worth now?

can no longer cope with something so slow!

No comment

Why would a 5 door weigh a lot more?

[chrishyder]

Well that's the only thing I could think of, but according to Parkers they weigh the same, so might just be an error with their figures!

[Horney]

It won't weigh a lot more but I doubt they are the same weight. Probably 10 kilos max.

Nick

[GOLF_MK]

Hi guys,

Thanks again for replies!

Just had another e-mail from seller - main points:

"...she is open for negotiation on the price but wouldn't like to go lower than £1000 for it...the only thing I hadn't mention on the state of the car is that the drivers side window can be temperamental. She said basically sometimes it works without a problem, other times it takes a few presses of the window button to get it to move. I guess there is a loose connection somewhere."

So, my last question to you all is - could this be an expensive thing to fix and should therefore be considering another car or is it still a reasonable deal? 

Cheers,
Chris

[edit: think the reason the 3 is better on fuel is that the body of the 5 door version likely weighs a fair bit more.]

More than likely a broken / damaged wire in the door loom (or dodgy switch).  Worst case is a new regulator (anything from £30 to £50 on fleabay).

Mine had two dodgy windows, one was the regulator the other a broken wire (easy fix with a soldering iron!)

[beccasmk3gti]

its 97 quid at vw for cambelt change on a 2ltr 8v

[chrishyder]

£97 for cambelt change and say £60 for the window...not bad, happy with that!

Going for a long test drive on Friday before I make a decision; fingers crossed!

Thanks again for all your help. 

[beccasmk3gti]

should be ok there quiet nippy even though there only 115bhp. also check to see if its got a alarm etc will help with insurance on it