MK3 Golf Question

[Delta]

Hey, I'm looking to buy a mk3 golf in the next few months and i'm just wondering what kind of models there are?, what they mean?(CL,GTI) and what is the best, I love volkswagen and I'm just new to the scene so I want to get alot of info.Thanks alot.:thumbsup:

[Euro_Trash]

CL - 1.8 L
GL - 2.0 L
GTI - 2.0 L
GTI - VR6
If you have the money, go with the VR6, but if you want to buy a cheaper one and put money into it over time, get either a GL or a 2.0L GTI, and then turbo or supercharge it down the road. MK3 golfs are sweet, there are a lot of aftermarket parts for them, and Concept1 is the perfect place to get them, because they can get you almost anything. If you have any questions about them PM me, Im pretty knowledgable about them.
Dan

[maximus]

If you want power DO NOT get anything other than the VR6. If you want a fun little 'peppy' car get the GTi 2.0L. But performance wise, it is a money pit. Definately go for the VR6. The price of them on the used market has come down now and there are some giveaways on VR6's. Think of it this way, spend around $3000 more for the purchase of the VR6 over the 2.0L and save on future performance upgrades. The Neuspeed charger is the cheapest SC out there and sucks big time. After $4000-$5000 you are still par with a VR6.

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[Moe Man]

you can get a GTI with a 1.8l

really there isnt much of a difference between them......

wanna buy my car ?:thumbsup:

[Delta]

Yeah, I want one with a good amount of speed and power. Thanks alot everyone that helps.:D


MOE MAN-What model, year, condition, kms and how much?!? I may be interested. thanks

[maximus]

STAY AWAY from the 1.8L engine (in the MKIII). Probably VWs worst manufacture to date!!

[Moe Man]

i totaly disagree i think it is far more reliable than the VR6 for sure


http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=46218

[Delta]

Why should I stay away from 1.8? r they slow as a mofo? poorly made? I want a VR6 what do they range in price?

[Moe Man]

well its not fast but if you want fast go buy a camaro. no they are very realiable i have never needed to fix and thing in the engine, you just need to take care of it.

[Euro_Trash]

Are you sure they made a 1.8L GTI?? Im pretty sure they didnt.

[Ben]

no MK3 GTI's came with 1.8's as far as I remember. however the 1.8L in the MK2s is often accepted as an extremely reliable motor from many mechanics and other auto manufacturers.

MK3 VR6 GTI's still go for 10k and up in Calgary.

the 2.0L is stupid slow, but Neuspeed makes a nice charger for it for an extra 55hp.

[hjr]

the uber base base golf came with a 1.8 me thinks

[maximus]

Yes the early MKIII (93-96??) came with the 1.8Digifant base engine and then the GTi 2.0 and VR6. I don't think any GTi came with 1.8. I've driven one and they are VERY slow. The MKII had the same engine but they are lighter. I was very dissapointed at the performance of the 1.8 in the MKIII. And Digifant cannot be boosted without having to change the whole CPU and fuel system. So basically all you can do is chip it.

I owned an MKII 1.8 and it was much better than the MKIII. I don't know the exact differences(headers, I think cam,...), but I also think the MKIII 1.8 are rated lower in HP than MKII(you can certainly feel it).

And yes they are reliable but so is the 2.0. I would go with the 2.0 anyday. I've also driven one of those and they have some good power, mostly torque despite their bad rep. But stay away from the 1.8. You'll be glad you did. The 2.0 can be just as reliable. If you want the 1.8 get a late MKII GTI(90-92).

Check out canadatrader.com for VR6 market prices right now.

[maximus]

Originally posted by Moe Man
i totaly disagree i think it is far more reliable than the VR6 for sure


http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=46218

no offence dude, but your price is kinda steep for that dub. If you have to sell it take off the wheels and sell them seperately.

[euro_racer]

sold my '97 vr6 jetta for $9700 with only 85km's........now i drive 97 jetta gl 2.0, this car has no power at all!!

[Moe Man]

i wont change my price.....once you see the car in person youll know what i am talking about......

i have seen sevral GTI MKIII with 1.8l engine.....personlay i dont car that it is slow really, if i wanted a fast car i will get a camaro or something i cant even rember the last time i gave my car full throttle and i really do care to see what happens. i just like asking my self "is my car on"?

[Euro_Trash]

Those "GTI"s were badged wrong, kinda like some ppl slap GTR or type R badges on civics or whatever

[doc_speeder]

There were definitely no MK3 GTI 1.8's, and the 1.8l in the CL was not digifant, they used a system called mono-motronic. A bastard setup at best.

[Moe Man]

i dont know man it had the fog lights and seats and all the little things that GTIs have

[Euro_Trash]

Doesnt matter, there was no such car built. If you ask anyone in the US about a 1.8L MK3 they will think you're crazy, cuz they didnt even get CL's down there, but they have all the GTI's. Im just going to assume that either it was a 2.0L or he just wanted to make a CL into a GTI, but without changing the engine.