Mk2 or...

[The_Hawk]

I'm in the market for a new(er) vehicle.

At the moment I'm cruising round in a Mk1 GLD, however I'm looking at getting something a little quicker.

I have been looking at a couple of 91 Mk2 GTI 8V 1.8L models but have started looking at more and more things.

Considering there is a couple of Mk2 GTI's going for ~$4k at the moment and I have seen a few 05 Mk3 VR6's round the $7K mark, where should I be looking.

Do I go Mk2 and start looking at go faster bits?
Do I go Mk3 VR6 stock?

At this point I'm more looking at bang for my buck. Looking for something quick(er) than that I have now, not that it will be much of a stretch, still the quicker the better, keeping price as low as possible...

This continuing on from my 'Mk1 GLD or Mk2 GTi?' thread in the Mk1 section.

[anarchycamp]

I was looking at either a Mk2 GTI or a Mk3 VR6...in the end it came down the the fact that the cheaper VR6's available were generally high kms and the couple I looked at werent maintained too well.

Ended up spending about 4k on the Mk2 which gave me a bit left over to invest in whatever comes along. I reckon you have to spend at least 8 or 9 to get a decent VR6 at the moment, unless you are lucky of course....feeling lucky?

[Tim]

vr6 will come along with its higher running costs. if budget is an issue a vr6 is a concern. They really are a labour of love. but a nicely setup one is a giggle a minute.
Mk2 would be a nice run about with more poke than the gld but an australian delivered one isnt gonna be a rocket unless youre willing to put the dollars in as well. would be easier to work than a mk3 vr6 as well if youre a bit of a home mechanic.

[The_Hawk]

vr6 will come along with its higher running costs. if budget is an issue a vr6 is a concern. They really are a labour of love. but a nicely setup one is a giggle a minute.

Ongoing maintenance or running costs? Just wondering what I would be getting myself into.

Both these are currently listed for VR6's:

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/VOLKSWAGEN/GOLF/details.aspx?__Ns=pCar_Price_Decimal%7C0%7C%7CpCar_PrivateSpecialFlag_Int32%7C1%7C%7CpCar_ImageCount_Int32%7C1&Make=VOLKSWAGEN&__Nne=20&R=1418072&PriceMax=7500&state_id=80&__N=4294962746%2080%2042%20443%204294962677+834+285+257&distance=25&trecs=10&Model=GOLF&__sid=113782EE46C5&sort_type=2&silo=1003&Cr=4&seot=0&State=New%20South%20Wales

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/VOLKSWAGEN/GOLF/details.aspx?__Ns=pCar_Price_Decimal%7C0%7C%7CpCar_PrivateSpecialFlag_Int32%7C1%7C%7CpCar_ImageCount_Int32%7C1&Make=VOLKSWAGEN&__Nne=20&R=1335217&PriceMax=7500&state_id=80&__N=4294962746%2080%2042%20443%204294962677+834+285+257&distance=25&trecs=10&Model=GOLF&__sid=113782EE46C5&sort_type=2&silo=1003&Cr=7&seot=0&State=New%20South%20Wales

And both these for MK2 GTi's:

http://www.autotrader.com.au/iteminfo/adnumber_WY2343015789_loc_locRZSQregtAVSCdistRZSQAVSCstateRZSQ2AVSCregRZSQ_minp_2500_off_0_sect_Automotive_sort_otRZSQ0BJDZfdRZSQSellingPrice_sqt_0_srchby_mmbsRZSQMakeAVSCsrchbyRZSQmkmdlAVSCmkdlsRZSQVolkswagenMRFXGolf_stpg_1_subs_Used+Cars_

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/VOLKSWAGEN/GOLF/details.aspx?__Nne=20&__N=4294962746%2080+834+285+257&Make=VOLKSWAGEN&State=New%20South%20Wales&silo=1003&state_id=80&distance=25&Cr=9&seot=0&__sid=113782EE46C5&R=1432348&__Ns=pCar_Price_Decimal%7C0%7C%7CpCar_PrivateSpecialFlag_Int32%7C1%7C%7CpCar_ImageCount_Int32%7C1&sort_type=2&trecs=327

Not sure if they are still available, but it shows whats around.

Yes the VR6's are high Km's @ around 18K or so a year, but not that much more than both the Mk2's.

That first Mk2 in Glenorie looks nice and clean, but it may be that the second onw just hasn't had a decent bath

[Tim]

both! hehe

[The_Hawk]

Neglecting day to day running, what sort of on going maintenance are we talking about here?

Also starting to read in the Mk3 forums now too

[evorobin]

I love mk2's but unless it's a valver it isn't gonna be that quick as all the cheap mk2's are aussie ones. Get the VR6 I know I want one

[Golf Loon]

There was a killer cheap Pommie Mk2. 1986 CL Immaculate at Merrylands Autos.

I went to see it, its a small bumper 1.8 Carby 5 Speed, really tidy and for $1500 with rego till next April.

I`d buy it, but I have enough VAG projects atm.

[The_Hawk]

Sounds interesting... especially with that much rego.

The idea of a quick Mk2 vs a Mk3 VR6 still very much interests me, especially being cheaper and all

What to do, what to do.

Tax time means Tax returns... which means I may have that little bit extra, although it should be confirmed with the acountant on Monday exactly how much extra

That Purple VR6 looks pretty nice...

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/VOLKSWAGEN/GOLF/details.aspx?Model=GOLF&__Nne=20&__N=4294962746%2080%2042%204294962677+834+285+257&Make=VOLKSWAGEN&State=New%20South%20Wales&silo=1003&state_id=80&distance=25&Cr=7&seot=0&__sid=113782EE46C5&R=1335217&__Ns=pCar_Price_Decimal%7C0%7C%7CpCar_PrivateSpecialFlag_Int32%7C1%7C%7CpCar_ImageCount_Int32%7C1&sort_type=2&trecs=97

I suppose I will just have to wait and see what is available after the weekend...

[evorobin]

There was a killer cheap Pommie Mk2. 1986 CL

Loon the guy wants a QUICK car...

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/VOLKSWAGEN/GOLF/details.aspx?__Ns=pCar_PrivateSpecialFlag_Int32|1||pCar_ImageCount_Int32|1||pCar_LastModifiedDate_DateTime|1&Make=VOLKSWAGEN&__Nne=20&State=All%20States&PriceMax=10000&state_id=0&__N=4294962746+0+408+834+285+257&distance=25&__Dx=mode+matchany&trecs=7&__sid=10F527388B6C&__Ntk=CarAll&silo=1003&keywords=gti&Cr=5&__D=gti&seot=0&__Ntt=gti&__Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&R=1446335

Cheap works!

[The_Hawk]

I'm looking for something fun and quick.

Essentially all it NEEDS to do is get me to and from the station every morning and a run about on the weekend. Otherwise we have my Wifes Outback with the kids seat in it.

I'm also now looking at other 95ish Mk3 2L's which can also be found in that $6-$7 range.

Damn choices. I suppose there is nothing for it but to go out and have a look at the three options in the flesh.

[evorobin]

I'm looking for something fun and quick.

I'm also now looking at other 95ish Mk3 2L's

Don't waste your time!

[Tim]

That Purple VR6 looks pretty nice...

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/VOLKSWAGEN/GOLF/details.aspx?Model=GOLF&__Nne=20&__N=4294962746%2080%2042%204294962677+834+285+257&Make=VOLKSWAGEN&State=New%20South%20Wales&silo=1003&state_id=80&distance=25&Cr=7&seot=0&__sid=113782EE46C5&R=1335217&__Ns=pCar_Price_Decimal%7C0%7C%7CpCar_PrivateSpecialFlag_Int32%7C1%7C%7CpCar_ImageCount_Int32%7C1&sort_type=2&trecs=97

I suppose I will just have to wait and see what is available after the weekend...

Thats the same colour that my car used to be. ITS BLUE DAMN IT! hehe

[The_Hawk]

Don't waste your time!

How so? Poor performance?

....maybe I'm getting to a point where I should move this thread up to the Mk3 section...

[WABIT]

MK2 WITH SUPERMODS!!!

wabit