« previous next »
Pages: 1 [2] 3

Author Topic: how does the mk3 compare to the mk4?  (Read 2905 times)

Offline Wayne

  • Sir Postalot
  • *
  • Posts: 32,051
Re: how does the mk3 compare to the mk4?
« Reply #10 on: 13 July 2009, 08:06 »
Unless your getting a TDI or 1.8T mk4 I would go for a mk3
Logged

Offline omex_uk

  • GTI forum regular
  • ***
  • Posts: 145
Re: how does the mk3 compare to the mk4?
« Reply #11 on: 13 July 2009, 10:13 »
Quote from: locin78 on 12 July 2009, 22:51
just depends on which  modle you like more  like i prefer the mk3 and mk2 i think the mk4 is the worst modle made the latest one is nice , anything between the mk3 and the last modle  i would not buy. the mk4 just dont look like a gti should if you know what i mean the suspension seem to high

its spelt model mate.

go for a mk3 there a lot cheaper then a mk4 and seem ot have a hell of a lot less problems
Logged

ianw3321

  • Guest
Re: how does the mk3 compare to the mk4?
« Reply #12 on: 13 July 2009, 12:11 »
Funny most mk2 owners say the same thing about mk3s but having driven a mk2 and cant deny the fun factor for your day off, but for every day driving and as a compromise between power, fun factor, long disdtance driving comfort especially on our speed restricted roads I am quite happy to stick with my mk3 gti. Never driven a mk4.
Logged

Offline harlemex

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 2,023
Re: how does the mk3 compare to the mk4?
« Reply #13 on: 13 July 2009, 12:43 »
my brother has the 2.8 four motion in green. I have driven it and it is pretty quick, but not as quick as i was expecting. I found the handling sloppy compared with my mark 3 and im on standard springs. Its looks seriously let it down i think. Looks too ordinary, like my grannys car. :grin:
Logged

Offline spunkymonkey

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 706
  • Tepidly moist! That's what that is!
Re: how does the mk3 compare to the mk4?
« Reply #14 on: 13 July 2009, 17:14 »
Quote from: VR6-Joe on 13 July 2009, 04:10
If I had that sorta money I'd be buying a Mk4!!

Mk3's have had their day.

£1500 wont get you a good one though.

And since we are now on the MK6 the same could be said about the MK4.  :smiley:
Logged
 

Offline Wayne

  • Sir Postalot
  • *
  • Posts: 32,051
Re: how does the mk3 compare to the mk4?
« Reply #15 on: 13 July 2009, 17:23 »
^^As above, £1500 is not going to get you much of as mk4.
Logged

Offline Len

  • 10k hero
  • *
  • Posts: 16,298
  • Guardian of the Seas, Protector of Waves
Re: how does the mk3 compare to the mk4?
« Reply #16 on: 13 July 2009, 20:48 »
A decent Mk3 and have some change left over for tarting up! :wink:
Logged
Mystic Blue Mk3 16v + Black Mk5 Gti 05 plate + Peugeot 405 Mi16

www.sas.org.uk
www.the-ace.org.uk

Offline Mikester

  • Forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 6,427
  • Civic Type R
Re: how does the mk3 compare to the mk4?
« Reply #17 on: 13 July 2009, 23:09 »
Mk4 is either TDI or R32. Not even to sure on the 1.8t tbh.

And the mk4 doesnt have much improvments on the mk3? All of the same refinements in each, just different look slightly.

Up to what you like the look off really.
Logged

Offline MrBounce

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,086
  • Bora TDi 130 Highline - usually filthy.
Re: how does the mk3 compare to the mk4?
« Reply #18 on: 13 July 2009, 23:13 »
Most satndard Mk 4s look exactly the same. You could have a TDi150 or a 1.4 Match and without badges they look absolutely identical. There is no individuality with a Mk 4 until you start modding it!  :rolleyes:
Logged


Keeping schtum. Mostly.

Offline Ninja

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,737
  • 19 smiles per gallon
Re: how does the mk3 compare to the mk4?
« Reply #19 on: 14 July 2009, 00:40 »
Out of MK3/MK4? MK3 EVERY TIME! For £1500 get a decent VR6, you'll have loads of fun!

In my opinion, the MK4 was the biggest mistake in VW's golf history. Fat, slow and bland... Except the R32  :evil:
Logged
Pages: 1 [2] 3
« previous next »