Why the negativity for MK3 Golfs - enlighten me :)

[snifferdog]

I drove a mates 1.9 205 gti a while back and i didnt really like it either. I know the 1.6 is meant to be the one to go for though isnt it? I didnt even think it felt that quick?!

[Misky]

I simply bought a golf MK3 16v GTI to go up in the wolrd! 
I was sick of driving cars that if you crashed over 40mph you will need to find yourself a wheel chair! 
And to me thats how the mk2 felt!
No doubt the next car i will buy will be heavier & safer!

[tigerj360]

its like premiership football, mk3's are Chelsea and mk2's the Fulham.

They call it a derby but in reality Fulham hate Chelsea and Chelsea just feel sorry for Fulham.

same works with the golfs 

*gets some popcorn*

what the fcuk does that make sunderland then 

Sunderland are the fiat chinquenttitoo or whatever there called 

[tdi_blu]

Ive lost count of how many mk2 gti ive owned and enjoyed over the years but if im honest the mk2 is average just like the mk3.

You must have driven some seriously ropey Golf2s.  

The germans answer was the  mighty 16v  what a improvment that was not really even the 8v will still do it off the lights 

eh?  8V 0-60 8.3 16V 0-60 7.9 .  If you're going to spout nonsense it's hardly going to get the rest of us to take you seriously.

I recently drove a 205, which was in very good repair and really didn't rate it versus the Golf2.  I found the steering wooden and very heavy.  The powersteering on the Golf2 just takes the edge off that weight so the controls are consistent.  The controls in the Pug were not consistently weighted.  I also didn't fit in the 205 very well, whereas I fit in a Golf2 very well (designed for big-a$$ed Germans, innit - and Chuff).  The 205 is a different proposition too - only available as a GTI in three door and there are so few of them left about these days vs the Golf2 that it really tells you something about the durability of them.

Viva Golf2s

8V 0-60 8.3 16V 0-60 7.9 this is gospel I take it  if it was thats a huge improvment is it?
I have driven some ropey mk2s but ive also owned some very nice ones to 8v,16v and a Black Rally i bought and drove back from Holland back in the 90s as I said enjoyed them all.As for the Pug 205 init it was a far quicker car than the mk2 it was produced to rival the mk2 gti and it did  that hands down blind folded it was a far quicker livelier car and why make it a 4 door its a Gti not a MPV.Ive got 3 kids we have a seat Alhambra with 7 seats and 5 doors for them and all my golfs have been 3 doors as 3 doors looks better than a 4 door simple fact.Lets not forget the Astra GTE 16v,Escort series 1 RS turbo and Fiesta RS turbo all 3 door all faster than the mk2.Im not slagging the mk2 off I love the cars just as much as I love my mk3s that ive owned there all golfs and all different and some better in different ways init im just not  one eyed

[VR6_Wherry]

Have to make another comment! 

I'm sorry but, i think 9 out of the 10 pages on here have missed the point completely! For once i actually agree with DH's comments...

When you think of GTI you think "Pocket Rocket" or "Hot Hatch" Remember GTI is noted as the "sport model" of the Golf line. GTi stands for "Grand Touring Injection" the boxes you would expect it to tick are.. Crisp handling, brisk acceleration and quality material build, for relative low cost.

It's not about what is better out of the Mk1/2/3/4/5!! It's about what fits in to that category. Frankly the Mk3 didn't where as the previous Mks did. It wasn't until the Mk4 Anni that it became a real GTI again (that's my opinion)

There is nothing wrong with Mk3, just it had to change due to safety laws.

I have a Mk3 VR6 because i like it, i can get big power out of it with the added safety features that a Mk2 didn't offer.

People need to come of there high horse and stop comparing the Mks, it's about what you expect from a GTI..


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[tdi_blu]

^^ Totally agree ^^ Trouble is they wont get of the horse they keep on going  By the way I was trying to get you to bite about the VR6 

[DrewGTI]

its like premiership football, mk3's are Chelsea and mk2's the Fulham.

They call it a derby but in reality Fulham hate Chelsea and Chelsea just feel sorry for Fulham.

same works with the golfs 

*gets some popcorn*

Comments from you in the 1.6 are as about as useful as 3D glasses for Ruprecht.

Shhhhh.

 

[dubsport]

the mk3 8v GTi, whilst not a bad car, was an embarrassment to those that had previously worn the GTi badge. 

Funny as that has been one of my favorite cars ive owned. was quicker then my mk2, more comfy, and when lowered handled like a go kart

[jeremybarker]

So what we are saying then is that the MK3 GTI was a bit of a disapointment, not as focussed as the previous Golfs but has potential.

Like i said my intentions were based on buying a decent example of a MK3 VR6

1. I like the shape of the MK3
2. You can get a decent MK3 VR6 for 2-2.5k
3. It sounds awesome and can produce a decent amount of bhp with minor fettling
4. Should respond well to some decent suspension, polybushing, brakes and be a fun toy i can use for trackdays.

[Agreeable Slick]

16v for track days, not the VR. Too heavy and too much weight towards the front.