Author Topic: lost my patience wanna get rid  (Read 2573 times)

Offline drc12369

  • GTI forum regular
  • ***
  • Posts: 182
lost my patience wanna get rid
« on: 23 February 2013, 13:39 »
so now the drivers door wont open from the inside  :angry: that n the 2 useless windows and the grand ive spent in the past 6 months means im sick of her and want rid. Ive put more effort and had more jobs done to this car than any other and it just keeps repaying me with more n more stupid problems. ive done the oil change oil filter nkg bur6et plugs ht leads dissy cap air filter cabin filter new glove box dash parts centre caps brake fluid antifrreze power steering fluid full cam belt timing kit brakes balanced new caliper welding exhaust gaskets manifold bolts drilled out n renewed and full mot but it repays me with the drivers door not working!!! its mot 7th feb 2014 tax 31st march 97 8v with 149 on the clock. what do you reckon ill get for it? whats a fair price?  im sick of it  :sad:

Offline TEST100

  • GTI forum regular
  • ***
  • Posts: 113
Re: lost my patience wanna get rid
« Reply #1 on: 23 February 2013, 14:14 »
Hiya mate,i feel the same a lot of the time bout mine which is a 2l 8v gti 3dr.i love it to bits but its allways got something lined-up to do,sometimes this makes me want to rid of her but sometimes i enjoy finding out the workings and reasons for why and how its broke.my alarm has packed up just after it passed its mot lol.now i cnt even start it.:(.
I hope u find the passion to carry on for your mk3 golf ;)   .3drs rule tho lol

Gavv8

  • Guest
Re: lost my patience wanna get rid
« Reply #2 on: 23 February 2013, 14:32 »
I should get yourself off down to hyundai and buy a lovely little runabout on 50 year finance, that'll stop you whining...

Offline TEST100

  • GTI forum regular
  • ***
  • Posts: 113
Re: lost my patience wanna get rid
« Reply #3 on: 23 February 2013, 14:43 »
Lol @ gavv8.think ill stick with me golf

Offline drc12369

  • GTI forum regular
  • ***
  • Posts: 182
Re: lost my patience wanna get rid
« Reply #4 on: 23 February 2013, 14:49 »
anybody gonna actually be helpful?

Offline TEST100

  • GTI forum regular
  • ***
  • Posts: 113
Re: lost my patience wanna get rid
« Reply #5 on: 23 February 2013, 14:56 »
Fair price £600-700 with that many miles id say.but id just take the door cards off and find the problem might not cost much and will help u sell it...

Gavv8

  • Guest
Re: lost my patience wanna get rid
« Reply #6 on: 23 February 2013, 14:56 »
Ok first the door issue, you'll have to remove the inner door trim which is very easy and see if the connecting rod from the door latch is still connected to the handle, if it is then check at the other end to see if its actuating the door latch, if its broke at either end then you'll need to repair it or replace.
The windows issue could be the switch on the drivers door/passenger door/wiring in the rubber tube that connects the body to the doors, i'd try a replacement switch first, also have you checked the fuses?

Offline JC

  • 10k hero
  • *
  • Posts: 13,429
  • Back in the North.
Re: lost my patience wanna get rid
« Reply #7 on: 23 February 2013, 14:58 »
I should get yourself off down to hyundai and buy a lovely little runabout on 50 year finance, that'll stop you whining...

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Offline drc12369

  • GTI forum regular
  • ***
  • Posts: 182
Re: lost my patience wanna get rid
« Reply #8 on: 23 February 2013, 15:28 »
one window  needs a new regulator the other windows a wiring issue. had the door pannel off its still connected to the handle it looks like its the mechanism end which is hidden behind the lock mechanism so outta sight and out of my ability. if its still worth 6-700 its going up for sale

Gavv8

  • Guest
Re: lost my patience wanna get rid
« Reply #9 on: 23 February 2013, 15:37 »
Thats a shame as its not a difficult fix, maybe £20 worth of parts and an hour to sort it out.
You might get £6-700 on a good day but only if you fix the faults, mk3 prices are on their arse.