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Offline gfc

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MK3 GTI
« on: 13 October 2003, 13:05 »
New to the forums.

Anybody have any pic's of 8v and 16v engines? I'm thinking of buying Mk3 GTI but unsure if its a 16v. Currently have Mk2 16v.
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Offline Slim Shady

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Re:MK3 GTI
« Reply #1 on: 13 October 2003, 13:12 »
if it has the inlet manifold branches running over the top of the engine it's a 16v


Ie- it'll look just like your mk2!!!!!!!!!



(just have 11 more ponies which you won't be able to see - and a taller block)
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Re:MK3 GTI
« Reply #2 on: 13 October 2003, 13:18 »
Thanks Slim

Guessed it would be similar to the mk2. Still don't know if i'm making the right decision in going for the mk3, thing is it could be a bargain. I do sooooooo luv my mk2
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Offline Slim Shady

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Re:MK3 GTI
« Reply #3 on: 13 October 2003, 13:26 »
DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


mk2 was the last golf to have 'feel' (ie handling)



If you really must have a modern car/boat or your mk2 is about to die then get it.

Otherwise I would advise against it




But eventually it's down to you

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Offline gfc

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Re:MK3 GTI
« Reply #4 on: 13 October 2003, 13:36 »
Just have to wait & see if i get the opp to buy it in the first place and then i'll worry about it when the time comes. What a horrible decision its gonna be!!
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Offline Overseer

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Re:MK3 GTI
« Reply #5 on: 13 October 2003, 18:28 »
i always found that bit on top the engine that says 16v a big help ;)

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Used to have a '97 MK3 16v GTI 3dr in 'Black Magic'... now have a '55 Civic Type-S...

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Re:MK3 GTI
« Reply #6 on: 14 October 2003, 19:28 »
The mk3 does feel nearly as good as the mk2 , if you put a decent suspension kit on it  :D
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Offline badboy

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Re:MK3 GTI
« Reply #7 on: 15 October 2003, 00:44 »
You'll know when you lift the bonnet if it's an 8 valver 'cause it looks like somethings missing. I have an 89 mk2 16v an a 98 mk3 8v. Love them both in different ways. Love the top end kick of the mk2, but love the low end grunt of the mk3 and although I may be alone here, find the mk3 better handling. Just seems more stable throwing it into a (mild) bend at 90 mph than the mk2.
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Offline kuk sool

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Re:MK3 GTI
« Reply #8 on: 15 October 2003, 08:53 »
ive driven two mk3 8v one with full uprated suspension which i own at the mo and one that had standard stock and all i can say is upgrade your suspension as it has the feel of a matress on wheels...

My 8v handles really well with the upgraded suspension... although it can be a little hard over bumps it feels alot safer!!!

By the way i wish i waited for a mk3 16v to come along when i was hunting for my mototr as the 8v has a very little bark for wearing that gti badge!!!!

just is the just so many 8v in the world compared to the 16v  :'(
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