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dan_m1les

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9th Jul 08 at 11:18

Right, After a new car and taken a fancy to a MK2/3 Golf GTi

I'm ideally after one that has the euro look too it, lowered bbs wheels etc. I'm not too fussed on color as long as it is reasonably mint and doesn't have space miles on it.

Any finds would be great

[Edited on 09-07-2008 by dan_m1les]

nova_gteuk

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9th Jul 08 at 11:24

Get a mark 2,look ten times better than a mk3 imo.

They have a better stance on the road if you get me.

Look on edition 38 theres a few decent ones on there

nova_gteuk

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9th Jul 08 at 11:27

http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=163941

Needs some hella half tint rear lights,but thats mint for £1200

dan_m1les

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9th Jul 08 at 11:30

I would prefer a MK2 any day, but they are getting on the miles a little bit :O

stubbsy05

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9th Jul 08 at 11:30

Mk2 8V with G60 wheels or ATS cups FTW

nova_gteuk

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9th Jul 08 at 11:32

tbh i wouldnt worry about milage,i have had a 5 door gti few years now and its on 180k and still runs mint.

dan_m1les

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9th Jul 08 at 11:35

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/571304.htm

Thoughts>?

nova_gteuk

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9th Jul 08 at 11:38

Looks decent,not overly keen on the smooth boot or the back splitter or the sterring wheel, apart from that its a minter.

Its an 8v mind.id prefer the 16v.

Superlite Ltd.

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9th Jul 08 at 11:40

quote:
Originally posted by dan_m1les
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/571304.htm

Thoughts>?

thats nice

They do a big valve cylinder head for the 8v

dan_m1les

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9th Jul 08 at 11:48

the book and steering wheel would soon be replaced by stock items, and the wheels would be swapped as well.

I think it looks reasonably tidy though for its age.

Baskey

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9th Jul 08 at 12:58

im in the same position mate, im looking for one for my misses, she really wants a mk2 but iv told her she can only have a mk3 becasue im the one thats gonna be fixing it and getting parts lol

Iv been looking at 8v and 16v mk3's in black or white. Is there a big differnece between the two.

Baskey

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9th Jul 08 at 12:59

also dan there are loads for sale on

www.golfgtiforum.co.uk

Superlite Ltd.

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9th Jul 08 at 13:00

quote:
Originally posted by Baskey

Iv been looking at 8v and 16v mk3's in black or white. Is there a big differnece between the two.

Not really no. Infact if you put them on a 1/4 mile they make pretty much the same time.

Baskey

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9th Jul 08 at 13:06

quote:
Originally posted by Superlite Ltd.

quote:
Originally posted by Baskey

Iv been looking at 8v and 16v mk3's in black or white. Is there a big differnece between the two.

Not really no. Infact if you put them on a 1/4 mile they make pretty much the same time.

you serious? , isnt one 115bhp and one nearly 150bhp??

Also superlight i mentioned tdi's to her (as your post last week) but she said it has to have gti on the back

nova_gteuk

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9th Jul 08 at 13:10

The 8v has more torque than the 16v, hence it's a little more practical around town and has better initial pull. However, the 16v has significantly more power, and will rapidly catch and pass an 8v. The 16v has slightly uprated brakes and suspension, and sits slightly lower, giving a more sporty ride. I'd suggest the 8v is more practical, but the 16v is better for the racers.

Superlite Ltd.

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9th Jul 08 at 13:26

I'd have an 8v with a big vavle PB head, cam and remap. That would see nearly 150bhp

To be fair, a mk3 TDI with a remap isn't much slower than an 8v GTI

dan_m1les

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9th Jul 08 at 13:39

cheers Baskey

Teddy

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9th Jul 08 at 14:51

quote:
Originally posted by nova_gteuk
The 8v has more torque than the 16v, hence it's a little more practical around town and has better initial pull. However, the 16v has significantly more power, and will rapidly catch and pass an 8v. The 16v has slightly uprated brakes and suspension, and sits slightly lower, giving a more sporty ride. I'd suggest the 8v is more practical, but the 16v is better for the racers.

Wrong! (If your talking about the mk3)

My Mk3 GTi 8v has the same brake set up as the VR from the factory (288mm) which is the same as the 16v and VR.

Springs are different spec (to cope with different weights) but all run macpherson damping systems.

I own an Mk3 GTi 8v, around town not much in it between that and a 16v, on the dual however the 16v will pull away at higher end speed, but the 8v will still pull near on 40mpg (I have even seen 43mpg on a run - driving carefully of course!)

The 8v isnt quick, but its not slow either, it just had the GTi ethos if you like.

Back to the original point of the thread,

£2k will buy you a tidy mk2 8v/16v, or a tidy mk3 8v/16v.

I love the mk2 I have to say, but remember late mk3's (On P and R plates, which will be within budget) have galvanised bodies, so dont really rot.

I do love my Mk3 though. Defo a Mk3 (and general VAG) lover

[Edited on 09-07-2008 by Teddy]

nova_gteuk

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9th Jul 08 at 15:04

I was talking about the mk2, i have no clue about mk3's as ive never liked them tbh.

Superlite Ltd.

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9th Jul 08 at 15:25

Thought the 8v has 256mm and the 16v has 280mm?

Teddy

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9th Jul 08 at 15:29

quote:
Originally posted by Superlite Ltd.
Thought the 8v has 256mm and the 16v has 280mm?

Mk3 GTi 8v up to 1995 has 256mm
Mk3 GTi 8v post 1995 has 288mm

Superlite Ltd.

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9th Jul 08 at 15:31

http://www.vagcat.com

[Edited on 09-07-2008 by Superlite Ltd.]

Kano

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9th Jul 08 at 16:01

Mk2 any day of the week, Mk3's are utter shite comapred to them..

For 2k you should get a semi decent one.. Go for an 8v if you want reliability, I've had both and actually prefer 8v's over 16v's..

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