MK3 GTI

[Manu_R32]

Any one owned one of these?? There is one for sale for £1200 and i see it as quite an investment...dont ask why! Come on guys, the guys in the MK3 section seem to abit too busy, its burgandee and i might ask if i can take it for a little test drive tomorrow 

[Hurdy]

16v not bad, 8v too slow. £1,200 for a 16v would be about right if it is half decent condition.

[Manu_R32]

So if its not a 16v...dont bother? xD....how much horsepower do these things tend to push...i might not be looking in the right area but i cant seem to find much on the net!

[Hurdy]

Look on page 12 of the link below of the write up on the MKIII

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=69918.msg557687#new

[boneybradley]

thanks hurdy but can i just quote the following

The power-to-weight ratio had slipped from 133 bhp per ton to 113. That translated into a top speed of 124 mph and a sluggish 0-60 mph time of 8.7 seconds - surprising, as the new GTI had a larger 2.0 litre engine with Digifant multi-point electronic fuel injection system and regulated catalytic converter. With an enlarged bore and stroke at 82.5 mm and 92.8 mm respectively, the output rose to 115 bhp at 5400 rpm

I think the 0-60 speed is for a 16v!! it's common knowledge the 8v needs around 9.7 seconds!! and thats about all mine can do  :embarassed:

[speedynz]

So if its not a 16v...dont bother? xD....how much horsepower do these things tend to push...i might not be looking in the right area but i cant seem to find much on the net!

Here you go:

Power 150bhp @ 6000rpm
Torque 133lb ft @ 4800rpm
Weight 1160kg
Power to weight 129.3bhp/ton

0-60mph 8.1 secs
0-100mph 22.3 secs
50-70mph (top gear) 11.1 secs
30-70 (through gears) 7.8 secs
Top speed 134mph

Touring fuel consumption 33.2 mpg
Tank capacity 55litres (12.1 gallons)

15" 5 spoke alloys as standard wearing Uniroyal 205/50 tyres.

Price when new (1993) 16,000 pounds.

[illyun]

So if its not a 16v...dont bother? xD....how much horsepower do these things tend to push...i might not be looking in the right area but i cant seem to find much on the net!

If you are looking for something nippy and fun then don't bother with the Mk3 - get a decent Mk2 16v instead.  If you will be doing longer distances and/or want refinement and comfort at a low budget instead then buy the Mk3.

[joesgti]

i rekon go with the mk3, its the 2nd best looking golf!!  im gettin a 16v next month for my when my girlfriend finaly passes her test!!  150bhp and 0-60 in 8.1, quite nippy 

[illyun]

i rekon go with the mk3, its the 2nd best looking golf!!  im gettin a 16v next month for my when my girlfriend finaly passes her test!!  150bhp and 0-60 in 8.1, quite nippy 

Sorry Joe, but the Mk3 16v is a pile of pooh compared to the Mk2 16v - in terms of speed and handling and looks. 

[illyun]

I have owned 3 - 4 Mk3 GTI's (all 8v's admittedly) and 2 VR6's but they don't compare to the Mk2 16v in any way.  Also, the Mk2 8v is much much better than the Mk3 8v GTI which for a GTI is shockingly    Mind you, I am looking purely from a GTI perspective.  Still, they aren't as bad as the Mk4 GTI (Non-Turbo) 

If the Mk3 8v GTI didn't have the GTI badge, it would be a great car. Comfortable, makes good progress and an excellent motorway cruiser.  Ditto for the 16v. 

The Mk5 has the best of both - sporty and fun like the Mk1 and Mk2's, yet refined and comfortable like the Mk3 and Mk4's.  Superb