Hi noob here need advice on buying a golf

[ash159]

  as title says really atm ive got a 1.25 mk5 ford fiesta 2001, fancy something abit faster + more boot space,

my budget is around the 3k mark i do about 11,000 miles a year plus use the car daily for work if that helps.

If anyone could point me in the right direction of what to look for when looking at mk3/4's i would be very greatfull. oh and whats the average millage im looking at for my budget?

oh and if this is the wrong section my apologizes

Ash

[Dinky]

Welcome to the forum hun

Dinx

[Shady Pioneer]

Welcome, you'll love it here, everyone's really friendly and kind. I've only been here about a week and already feel like a member of the family 

As to your question, I'd say Autotrader, that's where I got mine from, but I only paid £900 for it, if you got £3000 then you'll be looking at something quite tidy and nippy!

Shady

[ash159]

Found this one on the ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=310036374017&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=021

waiting for him to get back to me with what itl cost part exchange with me fiesta.

as far as the car goes tho is it looking ok? oh and how much better is the 16v than the 8v (this is a 8v) ive read up on it and am i right in saying the 8v has a spring clutch and wears faster than the 16v?

but it comes with mot/warenty and stuff so does look prity sound car, might be wrong tho thats why im asking u guys lol

also whats the battery/alt details for a 8v if anyone knows

cheers for any help appreciated

Ash

[Neaty]

hello and welcome 

that ebay number doesn't work mate.

[Rosie]

Hola ameigo!

Enjoy the forum, i love it here 

 

[ash159]

that work? 

[boneybradley]

hello and welcome...

oh and thats not cheap!! I would pay very max of £1700 and the warranty is a joke... you could buy a decent highline vr6 for £3k
for buying help on the mk3 try this link...http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=78701.0

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