what to do? stick with mk3 8v or move to mk4 1.8t

[dan_thevdub_man]

hi guys i need some advice. iv not long brought a mark 3 8v after a long lay off from the vdub scene. dont get me wrong i can justify spendind money on a car to get it perfect but there comes a time when i just wanna have a change.
so i need your advice
on the mk3 iv just had it motd (had sills welded) so got 12 months on tht and brought a full leather mulberry interior with heated loom for 250 and fitted tht. loads of other bits but did a 500 mile round trip other day and ever since, the car just hasnt been the same. flat spots hear n there, what only i can describe as a whurring from front drivers wheel (maybe belts not sure ) it doesnt idle to good in morning.
dyu think i shud cut my losses, sell the car for parts and get the mk4?  any adivce would be appreciated thnks guys

[tweed]

Yeah why not. But don't expect a cheap 1.8t to run perfect and have no running issues.

[dan_thevdub_man]

im not expecting it to. the mk3 iv got now has done nearly 170000 and im just waiting for it to go, i knw they are bullet proof but just got tht slight niggle.
love it too bits but mmmm

[tweed]

Why not fit a vr6 lump? Or buy a mk4 and fit the 1.8t in the mk3?

[dan_thevdub_man]

body work on the mk3 isnt great. lacquer peel on half the driver door. and alarm is starting to go off when it wants. like this mornig at 4;50.

and last thing i wanna do is start messing around with the immobiliser and alarm

[tweed]

Mk4 it is then

[Diamond Hell]

Mk4 it is then

This.  At least it has some MOT.

[dom]

Mk4 it is then

This.  At least it has some MOT.

Seconded.

[Wayne]

Mk4 it is then

This.  At least it has some MOT.

Seconded.

Third'd has to make the most sense in the long run.