Originally Posted by DanW@FastFord

I would ONLY consider buying a Mk3 if it had already been through the 'shit patch' and had receipts for injectors and a replacement DMF/Clutch.

You could get a lucky one and face no bills for thousands of miles. But after my experiences I definitely wouldn't buy a low mileage one thinking it was a good idea. I'd have been far better off spending a lot less on one that had more miles, but had already had the expensive bits replaced.

You can get a Mk4 for £4K - Hugely more reliable too!