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WHICH MK3 GOLF IS THE BEST OF THE BUNCH AND WHAT SHOULD I LOOK OUT FOR?

GTI 8V
15 (35.7%)
GTI 16V
16 (38.1%)
VR6
11 (26.2%)

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Offline SCHOIE11

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MK3 GTI 8V OR 16V OR VR6?
« on: 01 March 2011, 19:15 »
NEW TO THE GOLF MK3 SCENE, WHICH ONE IS BEST?
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Offline Seanl

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Re: MK3 GTI 8V OR 16V OR VR6?
« Reply #1 on: 01 March 2011, 19:29 »
16v. Good performance without having to be a banking exec to run it as with the vr6, and a good base for more power if u want in future. 8v is a bit too tame but can be had for bugger all at the mo.
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Re: MK3 GTI 8V OR 16V OR VR6?
« Reply #2 on: 01 March 2011, 21:19 »
Not sure why you have 2 threads but no such thing as which is best.

Buy what suits your needs.

These threads have a habit of turning into 20 pages with no clear answer.

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Offline AudiA8Quattro

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Re: MK3 GTI 8V OR 16V OR VR6?
« Reply #3 on: 01 March 2011, 21:34 »
That#s because there is only one answer.

VR6  :grin:
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Re: MK3 GTI 8V OR 16V OR VR6?
« Reply #4 on: 01 March 2011, 21:39 »
i wouldnt have a VR personally tho, cost loads to run when you do the miles i do and fuel prices are now taking the piss and they are not ALL that fast as standard.. id say the GTI's are best all round, depends what you want from it tho..

all 3 are basically same spec other than engine so best thing to do is try all 3, then check insurance and tax costs and go with what suits you personally the best

this thread will turn into aload of ball bags
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Re: MK3 GTI 8V OR 16V OR VR6?
« Reply #5 on: 01 March 2011, 21:49 »
Quote from: F17BAD on 01 March 2011, 21:39

this thread will turn into aload of ball bags

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Offline thai-wronghorse

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Re: MK3 GTI 8V OR 16V OR VR6?
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Re: MK3 GTI 8V OR 16V OR VR6?
« Reply #7 on: 01 March 2011, 21:57 »
8v pro`s - cheap , reliable , mpg , cons - slow slow slow...

16v pro`s - performance , reliable , cheap , cons - insurance , bhp gains...

vr6 pro`s - sound , straight line performance , cons - reliability , insurance , understeer , mpg

i`m biased towards the 16v cos i own one , but best all round & if ya sort the handling out (like mine) then there good fun with just enough power  :grin:
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Re: MK3 GTI 8V OR 16V OR VR6?
« Reply #8 on: 01 March 2011, 22:00 »
I own a 16v and find the running costs are pretty good, considering the price of petrol.  I would like a VR6 purely out of the fact it's a bit more powerful and I'm stupid like that.

I'd say test drive them and decide for yourself.
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Re: MK3 GTI 8V OR 16V OR VR6?
« Reply #9 on: 01 March 2011, 22:01 »
Quote from: joff GTI on 01 March 2011, 21:57
8v pro`s - cheap , reliable , mpg , cons - slow slow slow...

16v pro`s - performance , reliable , cheap , cons - insurance , bhp gains...

vr6 pro`s - sound , straight line performance , cons - reliability , insurance , understeer , mpg

i`m biased towards the 16v cos i own one , but best all round & if ya sort the handling out (like mine) then there good fun with just enough power  :grin:

Care to expand on 'sorted out the steering'??? 
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