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Offline rclifton4

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High Mileage???
« on: 11 May 2009, 14:51 »
Hi as said in my intro, i am new to the VW scene and lookin into buying my 1st mk3 golf 8 or 16v

I have noticed nearly every golf i see has well over 100k on the clock, is that normal?

How long does the average engine go on for and wat to look for when buying one with high mileage?

Thanks

Ryan
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Offline Len

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Re: High Mileage???
« Reply #1 on: 11 May 2009, 14:56 »
Mines on 145k and still going strong!

These engines will go up to 200k easily
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Re: High Mileage???
« Reply #2 on: 11 May 2009, 15:01 »
Quote from: Len on 11 May 2009, 14:56
Mines on 145k and still going strong!

These engines will go up to 200k easily

Important thing there is "these engines". At the end of the day if the shell is good, why wouldnt it last for ever? if you looked after it and undersealed it etc etc. When the engine goes pop stick something else in. Its all down to dedication i suppose.
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Re: High Mileage???
« Reply #3 on: 11 May 2009, 15:02 »
just make sure its been serviced regularly and doesnt have rusty archs/sills/jack points  more info here http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=78701.0
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Offline rclifton4

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Re: High Mileage???
« Reply #4 on: 11 May 2009, 15:09 »
Thanks for the link advice will have a long hard think if i should hold out for a 16v as i really want 3dr or get an 8v and go from there
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Re: High Mileage???
« Reply #5 on: 11 May 2009, 15:12 »
Quote from: rclifton4 on 11 May 2009, 15:09
Thanks for the link advice will have a long hard think if i should hold out for a 16v as i really want 3dr or get an 8v and go from there

I got an 8v 2 years ago, was my 3rd car. First VW. Loved it to bits, not the fastest bit of kit but good car. Got a late one with all the extras, and the same larger VR6 brakes etc. Now nearly 3 years down the line i have the car as i want it bodywise. And thinkin about sticking a VR6 into it, simple swap over and expands it to a whole new level of modding/wasting money.

Everyone is different, and needs/wants a different car. What are you buying a mk3 gti for? Speed? Comfort? Day to day family use with some traffic light fun?
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Offline rclifton4

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Re: High Mileage???
« Reply #6 on: 11 May 2009, 15:16 »
True i do like it to be a bit poke in my cars but not a speed freak as i said i just want a nice low and wide ride so could settle for 8v
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Re: High Mileage???
« Reply #7 on: 11 May 2009, 15:30 »
Quote from: rclifton4 on 11 May 2009, 15:16
True i do like it to be a bit poke in my cars but not a speed freak as i said i just want a nice low and wide ride so could settle for 8v

Dont settle for anything. lol. If you want the 16v. Get it mate. Live the dream as they say!
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Offline rclifton4

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Re: High Mileage???
« Reply #8 on: 11 May 2009, 15:31 »
Haha yeah to true

I will keep you all informed as and when i buy one
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Offline Wayne

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Re: High Mileage???
« Reply #9 on: 11 May 2009, 15:32 »
100k is nothing really, I had a lowish mileage one and had lots of problems due to the low use.

I would pick an 8v, much smoother
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