mk3 or mk4

[gtiballs61]

mk3

[snifferdog]

Mate, Ive had both and have moved on now. I can honestly say that I would love another mk3 but doubt I would bother with another mk4 unless it was an R32. Theyre too soft and wallowy.

[murraymint]

think i will end up goin for a mk3, but want the right one (16v, dragon green, 3 door, milage under 100K idealy, not rusting into the ground)

[tshirt2k]

Think you're asking for a bit much.

[murraymint]

i know lol, but i've seen some that fit my picky requirements but had no money, was gutted.


wouldnt mind having a black one or a dark red if the price is right

[dom]

right back from holiday, and the missus is off to uni on the 25th of sept so the saving starts!!

bin changing my mind a lot resently started with wanting a mk4 1.8t then the mk3 16v, then mk4 again then a leon, then thort about gettin a diesel leon or mk4 and now looking at mk3's again lol

need to buy the new car before i can sell my current one cos its my daily so it could take a wile lol,

whach this space

Haha, that's exactly what I was like when I was looking to get rid of the MK3! I went full loop from a Mk4 1.8T - Seat LCR - Audi S3 - Mk4 Anni - Mk3 VR6 - MK3 16v - Mk4 1.8T which I settled on

[tshirt2k]

Best to broaden your horizons, remember they are minimum 14 years old and at an average of 10k a year thats nearly 140k although there are the odd ones that are lower. Don't be fooled into thinking that low mileage is neccessarily better. My engine was checked at 123k and had hardly any wear. Low mileage could have gone through a few clutches as it could be a short journey car, which aren't good for engines anyway.
Also expect rust, You have to be very very lucky to find a rust free one.

[dom]

think i will end up goin for a mk3, but want the right one (16v, dragon green, 3 door, milage under 100K idealy, not rusting into the ground)

Wrong colour, and a tad pricey but it ticks all of the other boxes:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=205935.0

[Dan_GTi8v]

It's probably been said already but tbh I cant be arsed reading the whole thread

mk3 1.8t

could get a decent mk3 and all parts needed for less than 5k if you do it yourself 

[murraymint]

think i will end up goin for a mk3, but want the right one (16v, dragon green, 3 door, milage under 100K idealy, not rusting into the ground)

Wrong colour, and a tad pricey but it ticks all of the other boxes:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=205935.0

did have a quick look at this one, but need to get the money together first.

Best to broaden your horizons, remember they are minimum 14 years old and at an average of 10k a year thats nearly 140k although there are the odd ones that are lower. Don't be fooled into thinking that low mileage is neccessarily better. My engine was checked at 123k and had hardly any wear. Low mileage could have gone through a few clutches as it could be a short journey car, which aren't good for engines anyway.
Also expect rust, You have to be very very lucky to find a rust free one.

i wouldnt turn down a car with over 100k on the clock would just prefer low mileage. i'd say the highest mile id buy would probs be about 140k, not expecting rust free just dont want to be having to replace all the sills and arches, dont mind a few spots here and there,

just gunna hold out untill i find the right one