VR6

[VR6_Wherry]

I've been driving my 8v for 2 years now (Since i was 18) and tbh i'm really bored if it now i just find it too slow for my liking so im going to either get a Mk3 16v or just get my self a classic Clio Williams   

[Wolf]

I used to own a Mk2 1.8 8v, it was truly the most fun i ever had on four wheels... well, that i personally owned. I had fully rebuilt the engine and it was fast and reliable. That car unfortunately got stolen and consequently written off by a bunch of kids on the rob. I now own a Mk3 2.0 8v and while  it's not the fastest GTI in the range as everyone loves to point out, it's not slow, maybe in comparison, but not slow, all the torque is in the lower end of the rev range where i like it, and yes it all disappears after 5500 revs but unless your a nutter you wouldn't want to be redlining all day long anyway... would you? I drive this car 85 miles a day on mainly A roads, it has done 135.000 miles and is in a good well serviced condition, driven normally it gives me 40- 43 mpg. you can't argue with that.

So to summarise, If you require all out power through the rev range get a VR, If you drive with a heavy foot you'll be happy with a 16v but if you're a fairly sensible chap who likes to put his foot down occasionally but is also fuel concious get a good 8v.

that's my 2 pence worth.

Andy

[Madmax]

Thanks all above, really helped.

I've decided on an 8v, as i said earlier i can afford one now instead of waiting a month (i'm car-less at the mo) for the 16v/VR6.
Seen a lovely red one on Autotrader for £800, try to get him down to £700. Not sure on the mileage yet but hopefully won't be much.

[Wayne]

Thanks all above, really helped.

I've decided on an 8v, as i said earlier i can afford one now instead of waiting a month (i'm car-less at the mo) for the 16v/VR6.
Seen a lovely red one on Autotrader for £800, try to get him down to £700. Not sure on the mileage yet but hopefully won't be much.

Miles don't matter too much, just check the bodywork for rust some seem to be a lot better than others.

[Madmax]

Thanks Wayne, will do that.

Does £800 sound like a good price then for a 97' 3 door said to be in exceptional condition & will have M.O.T & tax?

Really hope i can knock a few quid off tho.

Cheers

[Wayne]

Thanks Wayne, will do that.

Does £800 sound like a good price then for a 97' 3 door said to be in exceptional condition & will have M.O.T & tax?

Cheers

Yes, not a bad price, on 3 doors check the sills carefully around where the door shuts.

[Madmax]

Thanks again, will check that.

[omex_uk]

also put you your hand up into the arches and check the bit of the arch that is covered by the plactic, there notorious for rusting

[Madmax]

also put you your hand up into the arches and check the bit of the arch that is covered by the plactic, there notorious for rusting

Will do.

I also forgot an very important questions. Is the MK3 Golf OK for tall people, i'm 6ft 3"?

Cheers again.

[Wayne]

also put you your hand up into the arches and check the bit of the arch that is covered by the plactic, there notorious for rusting

Will do.

I also forgot an very important questions. Is the MK3 Golf OK for tall people, i'm 6ft 3"?

Cheers again.

You should be ok the seat goes down really low.