btw.. why doesnt this discussion appear to happen with the mk2 owners?
I think mk3 8v owners have a chip on their shoulder.
People have cars for different reasons. I have a golf cos its fast and the roof comes off. Probably sell it this year though (never have a car for more than 18 months).
The only reason anyone has a mk3 8v is that they couldnt afford a proper 16v car.