Author Topic: new to the mk3 scene! (Read 5490 times)

mcwaffle · « **on:** 12 February 2011, 20:37 »

Hey
ive just bought a 1997 mark 3 golf 1.4
i use to drive saxo's i have had quite a few but finally decided to swap from some persuasion from my friends mainly john r! who is also on here!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1997-VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-BLUE-/150562193665?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item230e34c101#ht_712wt_889

snifferdog · « **Reply #1 on:** 12 February 2011, 20:43 »

Alright mate. Looks like you got a good project there. Good price.

dom · « **Reply #2 on:** 12 February 2011, 21:18 »

Looks like it needs a bit of tlc, what are the plans for it?

mcwaffle · « **Reply #3 on:** 12 February 2011, 21:49 »

yeah but £160 i paid it should be ok!

get it through the mot!!!!
tax it etc

then full respray in matt black
lower on coilovers
and euro it

mcwaffle · « **Reply #4 on:** 16 February 2011, 14:42 »

bought myself a debadged grill this morning

it failed its mot on corroded brake lines and emissions so sorting that now!

VR6_Wherry · « **Reply #5 on:** 16 February 2011, 15:24 »

bought myself a debadged grill this morning it failed its mot on corroded brake lines and emissions so sorting that now!

That's not at all bad considering it looks like it would need a lot of work.

Look forward to seeing what you do with it

jonnypolish · « **Reply #6 on:** 16 February 2011, 15:54 »

Bahhhh All that needs is a new door

Jimmy Filth · « **Reply #7 on:** 16 February 2011, 15:57 »

Rat look is a good look.

Looks like a very good project you've got there mate, have fun with it.

mcwaffle · « **Reply #8 on:** 18 February 2011, 16:19 »

na ive completely sanded down all the rust filled it in and everything and started primering! will be matt black and low all round!

Len · « **Reply #9 on:** 18 February 2011, 16:23 »

Ummm excuse my ignorance but what exactly is the "euro look" ?

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