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Hi all.
I am changing my Mk3 1.4cl $hitter of a golf in the next couple of weeks (MOT is due and it ain't gonna pass!)
I am going to upgrade to a GTi but I don't know which one to get. I know I want a Mk3 (because its a good mix of modern/comfort/price) but I am unsure as to what the major differences are between 8v and 16v.
What should I look for when looking at golfs? Is there anything I should know?
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I am changing my Mk3 1.4cl $hitter of a golf in the next couple of weeks (MOT is due and it ain't gonna pass!)
I am going to upgrade to a GTi but I don't know which one to get. I know I want a Mk3 (because its a good mix of modern/comfort/price) but I am unsure as to what the major differences are between 8v and 16v.
What should I look for when looking at golfs? Is there anything I should know?
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Gotta agree.
Mk II all the way.
The Mk III is a bit too lardy for me, even though it has more mod cons etc. I feel a Mk II (even an 8v) will be one of the easiest to live with entertaining cars you can own.
Plenty around, and my personal choice would be an 8v up to 1987 with small bumpers, no power steering for better feel (they're not too heavy as the whole car was about the same weight as a modern Polo) and with the Bosch K-Jetronic injection - more resposive on the throttle than the Digifant EFi system.
Mk II all the way.
The Mk III is a bit too lardy for me, even though it has more mod cons etc. I feel a Mk II (even an 8v) will be one of the easiest to live with entertaining cars you can own.
Plenty around, and my personal choice would be an 8v up to 1987 with small bumpers, no power steering for better feel (they're not too heavy as the whole car was about the same weight as a modern Polo) and with the Bosch K-Jetronic injection - more resposive on the throttle than the Digifant EFi system.
If you want the extra comfort and as new as you can then a 16v. They aren't as agile as a MKII but are a good compromise especially for an everyday car and some had A/C.
Nice one here
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/197835.htm
Buy on condition and mileage and look for a low owner original car with lots of history. Most are run on a budget and owners cut corners.
Good luck
Nice one here
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/197835.htm
Buy on condition and mileage and look for a low owner original car with lots of history. Most are run on a budget and owners cut corners.
Good luck
GreatGranny said:
If you want the extra comfort and as new as you can then a 16v. They aren't as agile as a MKII but are a good compromise especially for an everyday car and some had A/C.
Nice one here
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/197835.htm
Buy on condition and mileage and look for a low owner original car with lots of history. Most are run on a budget and owners cut corners.
Good luck
That looks like a nice Mk3, ad is a bit wierd though, its says its £1900 at the top but then in the ad he wants £2700 odd.Nice one here
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/197835.htm
Buy on condition and mileage and look for a low owner original car with lots of history. Most are run on a budget and owners cut corners.
Good luck
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