My first golf was mk3 off eBay 1.4. £250 bargain. Since then I wanted a gti so when the 1.4 died i got an 8v mk3. The shape is retro but stylish. Plus it's modern enough to drive every day, ele windows ect. Yea they might suck up a bit of cash, they may drink fuel but so what. I love my golf. I'm proud to drive it.