Probably buying a mk3!! Advice needed!

[Ozz]

I'm looking at either getting a gl or a gti depending on the insurance, or maybe a diesel burner for the economy of it, just want any advice from you guys you can offer! Car is to be used as a commute mainly, so nice daily drive and low maintenance, but wouldnt mind enjoying the drive either!!

Cheers,

Tim

[monkeyalan]

theres nothing you'd need to check really, all the problems with mk3's seem to be electrical ( coil pack , relays etc) and easy to fix. i don't like diesels so cant suggest you buy one, but they are more economical ( and smelly and noisy). The Gl can look nice with a bit of work but you dont get the nice (er) interior you get with the gti. I assume you'll be modding it anyway?

[Ozz]

Not too many modifications to start, leave it for a couple of moths after I start work!! So needs to be something I can enjoy driving for a good little while without spending too much on it.

[sylvian]

Nowt wrong with the GL's interior the velour type seats in my '93 are well comfy and very adjustable - a world away from the CL I had previously! Plus you can tell the extra few litres in engine size which I was surprised about.

For cheaper insurance purposes I just  bought my GL and have been sticking GTI exterior on it... grill, arches etc - looks good! cheepskate aren't I
? 

As soon as I get a couple of yrs NCB though I would rather own a GTI.