MK3 GTI 8V OR 16V OR VR6?

[VR6_Wherry]

The mk3 is sh!t. Fact.

[tdi_blu]

The mk3 is sh!t. Fact.

Why drive one then 

[VR6_Wherry]

The mk3 is sh!t. Fact.

Why drive one then 

Because i like them! 

But when you get these sort of questions, you realise they really did make some major mistakes witht the mk3 

[Wayne]

The mk3 is sh!t. Fact.

Why drive one then 

Because i like them! 

But when you get these sort of questions, you realise they really did make some major mistakes witht the mk3 

Not really mistakes, look at all the Golf's through the years they all got heavier etc as safety increased

[Len]

If you actually go down to interchangable components the Mk3 suspension is virtually the same as the Mk2 and actually handles about the same.

Yes the 5 door is a little stiffer, but a little heavier. If I wanted a Mk3 track car I would chose a 3 door.
But a 16v everytime!

[harlemex]

8v is the fastest.

[Len]

 

[Khare]

I think it was RJ that pointed it out. The Mk3 was actually a better car overall than the Mk2. It had a stiffer shell, better engine, better balance, etc. The only thing that let it down, and gave it the crap reputation was the Mk2 suspension components and soft suspension. The Mk2 was lighter so it coped better, the Mk3 was heavier so the soft suspension didn't really like it, hence why it probably has the boat name.

Take a well sorted mk2, and a well sorted mk3 and I'm sure the mk3 would win it.

As for engines, 16v is best of both worlds. Decent fuel economy, good power, not very heavy compared to VR6 and smooth delivery too.

[harlemex]

I reckon there is somethin wrong with my suspension then. Mine is so bumpy and hard its unreal not soft at all. Okay id does have body roll , but it is hard , harde than my mates scooby and thats on standard.

[VR6_Wherry]

Khare - you love the sound of my VR