tempted by a VR6

[jte]

During a rare (!) hour of work boredom i amused myself by getting an insurance quote for a VR6, to my suprise it was not much more than i'm paying for my mk3 16v.  

Obviously i then looked on autotrader for some VR6s and found some very, very decent sounding ones for less than ?6k, by trading in or selling the 16v i will be able to afford this.

Should i get one?  My main concern is running costs.  What do people here get in terms of mpg?  

What would people recommend re mileage, age, service history, etc.

Also i've seen Highline editions, some are really expensive, some are similar to normal, are these good?  Why the price difference?  Are there "fake" highlines that are overpriced?

Any info or recomendations would be much appreciated.

I'm quite excited.

[golfvr6]

The things to check are basically the same as the valver,there are good ones and bad ones. Loads of bargains to be had.
The highlines have leather, aircon, heated seats etc..
I get high 20mpgs out of my vr, if i drive sensibly, even a bit more. Drive it mad and it will sink to low 20's.
The vr is quicker than the valver, and has loads more mid range torque.
A few mods will easily get it up to 200bhp, induction kit, exhaust and chip.
Where abouts are you?
The best thing to do is go out and drive one, see if you like it.

[golfvr6]

Its best to go for one with service history and low miles, ie under 90k, there are loads around.

[jte]

Thanks for the tips.

I'm going to keep an eye out for a Black Highline (manual, obviously).  mmmmmmmm (except wooden gear knob, eewwww)

MPG sounds only a bit worse than 16v.  Thats ok.

I live near Horsham in West Sussex, i assume you want to know if i'm close enough to lend me your VR6 for the weekend

[golfvr6]

I'm at Woking, surrey if ya need any help.

[jte]

Cheers mate.  I'm seriously thinking about it now.  

[Overseer]

do it  

happy wit my valver right now though

[jte]

yeah i love the 16v, but i have an acute top-of-the-range disorder.  I did consider getting a VR6 first time round,  but the insurance was a bit silly, ever since there's been a nagging feeling that there's something better available.

Anyone know a cheap physchiatrist?  This could lead to serious problems in later life.  Houses, wives, etc... :-[

[perd999]

jus to let u nknow i saw a vr6 not highliner for sale in the trader (west yorks tho) and it was mystic blue . 17a2'z, exhaust twin outlet...kept in a heated garage if thats anything to consider uprated brakes, adjustable suspension(KONI) and 50K on clock wiv service history and all mots ...was only?5500 i think and im sure theyll accept a good offer as it sed O.N.O  

[perd999]

jus to let u nknow i saw a vr6 not highliner for sale in the trader (west yorks tho) and it was mystic blue . 17'z, exhaust twin outlet...kept in a heated garage if thats anything to consider uprated brakes, adjustable suspension(KONI) and 50K on clock wiv service history and all mots ...was only?5500 i think and im sure theyll accept a good offer as it sed O.N.O