All the usual crap used as argument. All the usual defences too.
@Thom. The mk2 is the not the be all and end all. If this were the case this forum would be dead. Also, of the mk3 was a tugboat then surely the shell would be better rust proofed?
@all those with the modded versions. This wasn't the point. For funks sake...mapped mk6 GTIs are gonna kill all opposition, and engine transplants don't count...if you can retro fit the higher BHP motors into most Gti chassis then the lightest chassis will likely to be fastest in straight line and BHP/weight ratio.
@The scene. It is what you make it. If the mk1&2s disappear and no one saves the mk3 or 4 then heritage is lost regardless. And the point is the Golf in any guise is still a family affordable car in similar price range to other brands. And their equivalent hot hatch cars are priced roughly the same, pretty much nothing has changed since back in the day. Focus has ST N RS, VW has GTI and R. Vauxhall have VXR. Oh and Jap motors still destroy most in reliability, power and Minging looks
