dannyblackpool

missis want a change and wants to sell the 306 and get a golf 2.0 8v gti mk3. half decent looking, reliable,comfortable etc Anyone know much about em,things to check etc? from quick look on flea bay most have done 100k but heard they go forever, input please

Alps Pacino

a lass i know has 1 its been a decent car for years but they are really really slow, but i guess your misses wont be to bothered about that

Dicko&Vacant

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i had a mk3 2.0 8v engine in my mk2Gti, theyre relatively torquey in comparison to the power, engines are good for a load of miles but i had problems with core plugs going all the time, and theyre renowned for unstable idling, which is a total twat ( cutting out when slowing down mainly ) theyre quite underpowered compared to the 16v ( 113bhp vs 150) but their a lot easier to drive, dont have to put ya foot to the floor to get going as much as the valver version, can pick em up for next to nowt now

if i think of any other engine things ill get back to ya lol

Sarah

dannyblackpool

no she will take the binliner if she wants to play, already know there slow but overall seem tidy motors for the money

Dicko&Vacant

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they also have a distinct lack of handling compared to the mk2, and some chronic body roll

Sarah

phil4x4saph

Dont be fooled!

They're fairly reliable - but not as bombproof as their reputation sugests. (aswell as how many owners, remember to ask how many gearboxes it has had!)

Also they are really really slow!

Nice car? yes. A Gti hot hatch? NO!

dannyblackpool

she hates mk2s,personally id prefer one with the big bumpers etc but not my choice

Phil noticed alot say about boxes changed or noisy etc, also loads need new screens

Mr Brannen

The worst Golf GTI to date apparently , I in fact think theyre the best looking Golf to date apart from the newest one. But as said above my mate had one and it was realy slow but if it just for your lass then the slower the better I suppose, I know thats the case with my lass

Dicko&Vacant

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Sarah wont drive hers shes used to cossie power lol

Dicko&Vacant

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talk her round and you can buy mine, its a cool example of how a mk2 should be

oh im not modest

Sarah

OvaBoost

Look amazing when lowered with porsche rims

biscuittin

they are not a bad car danny , but the fuse box give's problems , so make sure all the electrics work

Paddy

Fuse boxes and wiring are common problems, causing engine to cut out.

Engines are good though

As said above, not fast and don't handle as well as other cars but you said you're not bothered about that

James

slow, boring, don't really handle well, do have they're fair selection of problems now they're getting on abit, including rust

Think i'd rather have a tdi mk3 than a gti tbh..