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Offline veeeight

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« on: 28 November 2006, 21:30 »
Hi all, Just about to buy my third GTI and im torn between buying a late Mk2 or a MK3 2ltr. Previous two were mk2's (8v) and body rot killed them off. Prob due to them sitting outside in all weathers! Is the extra performance of the 16v Mk2's worth the extra insurance, and are the Mk3's any better performance and roadholding wise? Would appreciate forum members views. Danny. :nerd:
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Re: Newbie
« Reply #1 on: 28 November 2006, 21:55 »
Arrow. :cool:

Get a mk2 otherwise you will regret it. AS stated in many books and on many forums, the mk3 was the worst gti made in history. (although i am sure a few will debate that)
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Re: Newbie
« Reply #2 on: 28 November 2006, 22:25 »
Thanks for comment arrow, wot about 8v versus 16V. I know the 8v has more torque :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: at bottom end of rev range. Is there any differences in the reliability of the two engines?? Danny. :cool:
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Re: Newbie
« Reply #3 on: 28 November 2006, 22:27 »
Do a search for 8v vs 16v in the mk2 section, it's been covered more times than jenna jamesons face.
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Re: Newbie
« Reply #4 on: 29 November 2006, 00:20 »
hello and welcome

mark 2 8v or 16v (16v if poss) but if you are going to buy a mark 3 it has to be a 16v at least
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Re: Newbie
« Reply #5 on: 29 November 2006, 02:46 »
welcome to the forum
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Re: Newbie
« Reply #6 on: 30 November 2006, 09:05 »
Mk 3's dont handle as well as a Mk2. However the 16v ABF engine is the best!
Also the Mk3 is more comfortable and generally has more extras like ABS and air-con.
If you want a balls out boy racer go for the Mk2 and spend thousands like Slick (Pedro) on making it go fast!
If you want a good all round car that isnt going to rust out then go for a Mk3.
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Re: Newbie
« Reply #7 on: 30 November 2006, 11:52 »
Welcome to the forum  :cool:


I agree with Len - the 16v ABF engine is the best! Although only when it's in a mk2  :wink:

I don't agree with the boy racer bit though...
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Re: Newbie
« Reply #8 on: 30 November 2006, 16:10 »
welcome to the forum hun :smiley:

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« Reply #9 on: 30 November 2006, 17:37 »
A) MK2's are not boy racers cars.
B) They do not rust out.
C) They don't cost thousands to make them go fast
D) They are easier to fix when something does go wrong.
E) They are cheap and easy to mod
F) Perhaps one of the best hot hatches ever made
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