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Gavv8

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What would you do?
« on: 08 June 2013, 20:25 »
I have an 8v mk3...its done about 147000 miles but it still drives great, it needs a little welding on the o/s sill, some paintwork, the gearbox leaks a little where the shift rod goes in and the suspension could do with refreshing..the interior is almost mint and everything works as it should.... i've got a maximum budget of £3000 and it needs to remain a daily driver..................any suggestions about replacing it will be shown the door.... :smiley:
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Offline tweed

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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #1 on: 08 June 2013, 20:35 »
I don't understand the the question  :huh:

Are you saying you got 3 grand to spend on your mk3 and what would we do with it?

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Offline Foreveryoungaus16v

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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #2 on: 08 June 2013, 20:42 »
Yeah I think he means that
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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #3 on: 08 June 2013, 20:44 »
Yep....£3000 and i don't want any engine swaps or air-ride....just improve and refresh.
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Offline Screech16v

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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #4 on: 08 June 2013, 20:47 »
Lambo doors it is then  :grin:
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Gavv8

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Re: What would you do?
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Offline tweed

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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #6 on: 08 June 2013, 20:57 »
Well you wont be spending 3 large then  :laugh:

Weld it up and paint. Sort the box out. Then treat it to some wheels. Exhaust if you aint already.  You say your interior mint but maybe leather recaros. 

I think wheels will be most expensive thing but how much is down to you.

£3000 is a lot to spend on a car without a engine swap in mind and a mint interior.

I think your stupid if you going to spend £3000 on a 8v and not change the engine or interior. 

You can buy a audi S3 for that lol
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Gavv8

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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #7 on: 08 June 2013, 21:01 »
I hear what your saying tweed and i know you know your mk3's and i don't need to spend a whole £3000..just that the old mk3 is staying...i have the cash to spend and i'd like opinions from the mk3 massive.....
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Offline Foreveryoungaus16v

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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #8 on: 08 June 2013, 21:13 »
To be honest most of the comments will be engine swap etc. Dont you want a bit more grunt? Fair play to keeping it original tho :smiley:
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Re: What would you do?
« Reply #9 on: 08 June 2013, 23:21 »
If i had a good wedge to put into my 8valver, id get the welding and paint sorted properly, and like above some nice wheels with good rubber, not too much of a drop 25/30mm for a daily driver. Chip/remap, k&n panel filter, and a lightened flywheel. I wish i had the cash for rims and the flywheel spare, then mine would be sorted too.
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