Mk3 golf vs mk4 reliability issues

[LowlifeDubber]

Not got a problem with preference but I thought calling a mk2 a rust bucket over a mk3 was a bit rich. 

I have an early mk3 that had the better steel used and is solid inside and out so im biased

[richw911]

Luck of the draw really mk4's do have a lot of common faults though early engines - 1.8t AGUs are very reliable apart from waterpumps 

[jamie16v]

Luck of the draw really mk4's do have a lot of common faults though early engines - 1.8t AGUs are very reliable apart from waterpumps 

indeed, the only thing that has failed on my mk4 is the waterpump from memory.. there has been an electrical problem with the door module but thats hardly a reliability issue.. my mk3 had a wheel brearing fail (had it given to me like that) and the rubber hose to the map sensor perrished.. thats about it. both cars had been faultless to me and liked them both equallly.

[SoundillusioN]

Luck of the draw really mk4's do have a lot of common faults though early engines - 1.8t AGUs are very reliable apart from waterpumps 

To be fair, most cars I've owned that have given me the most problems (including non VAG) are the ones that evidently had terrible previous owners.

[richw911]

Luck of the draw really mk4's do have a lot of common faults though early engines - 1.8t AGUs are very reliable apart from waterpumps 

To be fair, most cars I've owned that have given me the most problems (including non VAG) are the ones that evidently had terrible previous owners.

So true 

[Seanl]

Most undeniable cars I've owned (even though oil cooler died on the 3 resulting in replacement lump) have been a ford focus mk2, and the absolutely dispised beyond belief pug 307.  both as bad as each other tbh. The 3 was pretty good other than needing a new engine  just a maf clean an a new dizzy cap.

[SoundillusioN]

Most undeniable cars I've owned (even though oil cooler died on the 3 resulting in replacement lump) have been a ford focus mk2, and the absolutely dispised beyond belief pug 307.  both as bad as each other tbh. The 3 was pretty good other than needing a new engine  just a maf clean an a new dizzy cap.

Surprised about the Focus but the pug isn't a shocker,  I've had a couple of their models old and new, they were sh*t.  I've had friends that have had them, they were also sh*t.  I bet the 307 blew bulbs like an 80's Christmas tree too!  My mates 307 estate has never had a full set of outside lights working since he's owned it, he just seems to go round in circles replacing them.  The one before it was the same.

 

[Sam]

Just get a mk2 

[SoundillusioN]

Just get a mk2 

*Cough*

[richw911]

Just get a mk2 

And a mig welder