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Offline mike_gti

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How fast ???
« on: 29 October 2003, 22:28 »
I'm after a mk3 gti. I've seen figures of 10.1 and 8.5 for 0-60 times for the 8v and 16v respectively. I've also heard that the 8v does it about half a second slower than a 16v. Which is true? Any help, greatly appreciated.
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Offline warne16v

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Re:How fast ???
« Reply #1 on: 29 October 2003, 23:00 »
both are sh!t get a mk2 16valve, faster, better handling and you won't lose money if you pick the right one,

If you are determined to get a mk3 at least get the Vr6
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Offline Glen

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Re:How fast ???
« Reply #2 on: 30 October 2003, 23:17 »
8 valve is sub 10 secs 0-60 but not lightening quick. Cheaper to run, fuel and insurance wise.  16 valve is quicker (obviously) bit more pricey to own.  VR6 is the bollox fast as f*ck, but thirsty, expensive to insure, bit dearer on the servicing costs too.  Depends how deep your pockets are mate.  Still very reliable the MK3
Mk2's are probably the best GTI but getting on a bit so if you go for one expect a bit more maintenance expense.
Happy hunting!
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Offline sKrEwBaLL

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Re:How fast ???
« Reply #3 on: 30 October 2003, 23:21 »
For what you would pay for a mk3, you could get an absolute minter of a mk2.  Its gotta be the mint mk2 every time.   :)
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Offline Slim Shady

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Re:How fast ???
« Reply #4 on: 30 October 2003, 23:22 »
amen -

Why would you want a boat?
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Offline sKrEwBaLL

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Re:How fast ???
« Reply #5 on: 30 October 2003, 23:24 »
Thats that settled then   8)
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Offline Glen

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Re:How fast ???
« Reply #6 on: 30 October 2003, 23:38 »
Yeh they handle better but the dash & interior looks a bit naff and dated now, and thats what you gotta look at for thousands of miles. Mk3 interior and dash is much better.
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Offline Overseer

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Re:How fast ???
« Reply #7 on: 31 October 2003, 10:47 »
it all depends on budget... ;)
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Re:How fast ???
« Reply #8 on: 01 November 2003, 16:29 »
I love both mk2's and mk3's.  I did have a mk2 but I have now upgraded to a mk3.  It is a bit slower ( depends on the driver) but is an over all better built car and they are not quite a common as a mk2 but still a VW is a VW you can't go wrong.
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Offline mike_gti

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Re:How fast ???
« Reply #9 on: 01 November 2003, 17:47 »
Is that an 8v or a 16v? Is there much difference between the two? I'm looking at an 8v 97 P reg and a 16v 94 M reg. Both have done similar mileage, are in good nick, FVWSH and are up at about ?2700. Which would be the best?
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