what could i get

[LukeD1uk]

Hey guys im looking to get a golf and would like some advice/opinions

Im looking at a max (absolute max) budget of £1500 less if i can

Want to know if i can get a good mk4 for that price or shall i get a mk3 ?

I would prefure a mk4 but i like the mk3 just a smidge less that the 4

Bare in mind i cant really afford to insure some 150bhp gti but a 16v 2L 120bhp ish i could do.

What do you guys think?

[AlanD]

the 2.0 16v MK3 is also 150bhp by the way.

Just some info for you

MK3 GTI 2.0 8v -115bhp
MK3 GTI 2.0 16v -150bhp
MK4 GTI 2.0 8v -115bhp
MK4 GTi 1.8 20v - 125bhp
MK4 GTI 1.8T 20v - 150bhp

The 8v engines are very slow (do not let anyone else tell you otherwise) so if its speed you want be aware (possible look elsewhere). If its an affordable nice motor then you cant go wrong MK4 2.0 / 1.8 (used to have one). The 1.8T is the pick of the bunch by far though. Not a fan of MK3s but thats just me.

As for what you can get, you need to shop about. Look on Auto Trader and Piston Heads and see what is out there.

[Sam]

MK2 FTW!

[Phil1980]

With that budget I would go for a mk2.    

[dom]

I would also go for a Mk2 I think 

[Phil1980]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2371196.htm

[LukeD1uk]

Thanks for the info

When i think of maybe getting a mk2 i think you need a fair ammount of mechanical knowhow (i haz none of this)
And trips to the garage. Not saying they are rust buckets but i dont know what to loom at in the older cars.

A mk3 would be perfect as well as a mk4

Iv had my heart set on a mk3/4. For a while and thats what i aim to get.

Is there anything i should be looking out for when looking at mk3/4's
Like common rust areas common faults to avoid. You have probs answered that question hundreds of times .
Il have a search on the forums when im home and not on my phone

Im going to have a go compare session tonight to guage how much the 16v would be to insure,

[shepgti]

Thanks for the info

When i think of maybe getting a mk2 i think you need a fair ammount of mechanical knowhow (i haz none of this)
And trips to the garage. Not saying they are rust buckets but i dont know what to loom at in the older cars.

A mk3 would be perfect as well as a mk4

Iv had my heart set on a mk3/4. For a while and thats what i aim to get.

Is there anything i should be looking out for when looking at mk3/4's
Like common rust areas common faults to avoid. You have probs answered that question hundreds of times .
Il have a search on the forums when im home and not on my phone

Im going to have a go compare session tonight to guage how much the 16v would be to insure,

any mk3 with a gti badge is overpriced to insure compared to performance.if you want to build a nice looking car you can insure then you'd be looking at a mk4 non gti ie a 1.6 or 1.8 n/a

[AlanD]

a mk4 non gti ie a 1.6 or 1.8 n/a

The 1.8 MK4 is still classed as a GTI and reflected in the insurance.

[LukeD1uk]

Im going to have a little look tonight at insurance for the 16v mk3 and 20v mk 4

See if its a possibility if not it will be a mk3/4 8v or an unbranded gti