How expensive are VR6's to own?!

[Godzilla]

This may sound a silly question as I am talking about an almost 3 litre V6 car.......But!!  Since petrol prices have gone up big engined cars have dropped in second hand prices. I have seen a few cheapish VR6's for sale and am interested. Insurance should not be a problem as I am 36 years old with 9 years no claims and no points, but what are they like to run, are they stupid as in fuel consumption?  I have had a MK3 GTI 16v before and thought that was ok as in fuel consumption.  For example on a MK3 VR6 with fuel prices at say $1.30 a litre (Pound sign does not work on computer!) what could be expected with a bit of town driving and some A roads to $20 as in mileage?

Paul 

[Wayne]

If you have to ask petrol costs then don't buy one, they heavy on fuel at the best of times 

[Godzilla]

If you have to ask petrol costs then don't buy one, they heavy on fuel at the best of times 

Thanks mate.....So very fuel hungry!  Will keep the hunt on for a GTI 16v as since Michele got her MK3 8v the other night and want another MK3 Golf!!  I have had and love the MK2's but think I will keep my open for the MK3 

[VW BUSH]

Insurance has gone up 30% this year, been quoted £600 tpft on my 8V, 9 yrs ncb, 35 yrs old etc 
Add that to higher fuel bills, I think many VR's will be getting cubed this year.

[Deano2711]

Insurance has gone up 30% this year, been quoted £600 tpft on my 8V, 9 yrs ncb, 35 yrs old etc 
Add that to higher fuel bills, I think many VR's will be getting cubed this year.

Have to disagree strongly with this. The insurance on my VR is £50 more expensive than my 8v GTI. I use classic insurance on mine which keeps the cost down. Fuel wise I am getting around 18/19mpg around town and upto around 24/25 on a trip. This is quite high but I enjoy every mile of it. 

[VW BUSH]

Good on you mate, hope you continue to get satisfaction out of the old girl.
In london VR's are two a penny because of the fuel and cover costs, I have seen a trail of big engined cars going into the crusher next door.
Sad but true

[Jimmy Filth]

As far as insurance goes, I only pay about £650 fully comp for a mk3 16v GTi and I'm 27 with 5 years ncb.

[vdubman]

for me its just the fuel needle,the f**ker keeps going lower and lower as you have more and more fun but its like worth it.
anthony

[_redders_]

my vr is just as cheap to run as my 16v was, but i have much more fun in it, did 86 miles today on £15  to pick some parts up, i have a 6branch manifold and custom 2.5 inch system with no cat or any box's, just one rear box, and average 35 mpg, not to mention the 145mph blip i had with an integra type R... buy one and regret it later... if you can keep the smile off your face...

[jonnypolish]

my vr is just as cheap to run as my 16v was, but i have much more fun in it, did 86 miles today on £15  to pick some parts up, i have a 6branch manifold and custom 2.5 inch system with no cat or any box's, just one rear box, and average 35 mpg, not to mention the 145mph blip i had with an integra type R... buy one and regret it later... if you can keep the smile off your face...

Completly agree with jon boii, The sound is AMAZING. You only use lots of petrol in a VR to get it to roar
Buy it and regret it later