New VR6

[The_Hawk]

I'm looking at picking up a VR6 to replace my Mk GLD. (Either that or a MK2 GTi).

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

Anyway, it has a couple of issues:

Heat Core leaks (has been disconnected, but needs to be replaced).
Syncro for 2nd is a little Lazy, fine when driving nice, doesn't sync properly when your hard on it

Coil pack is also dead but is being replaced before it's sold.

Haven't been able to start it or drive it because of the coil, but for the sake of this argument lets say the rest of the car is all good.

Is it worth spending the $7k then repairing those couple of things, or should I just look elsewhere?

[evorobin]

Offer the guy $7K less the cost of repairs. That or just walk imo

[Golf Loon]

I know the car, it goes hard.
Needs a new gearbox really, 2nd always crunches.
Has new engine mounts and seats, without ripped bolsters.
AC is freezing, and working which is unusual for a VR6.
Its a nice colour, paint is good and wheels look good.
Drives nice.
Up to you.

[The_Hawk]

Offer the guy $7K less the cost of repairs. That or just walk imo

A quick chat to Matt from Camden GTi and it seems it would be round the $2500 or so mark to fix up the gearbox and buy the heater core (which I would then think about putting in myself, but most likely end up not doing )

I know the guy wont take less than the $7k he's asking, lucky to get $500 off I'd say. So it seems that vehicle is out and I need to keep looking at other things. Mind you even at roudn the $9k mark it's still not a bad buy considering those parts would all be nice and new. Just a little more than I want to spend right now.

It's a new week, so maybe some new toys will come up

[MattyT]

An important question: have you driven a VR6 before? ever?

They are a absolute HOOT, $7k plus some repairs is pretty good (its basically what I paid for mine).

Also if golf loon knows the car, you can be pretty sure thats all thats wrong with it.

[Soundofav6]

mate... If you ha ve the money go get it man.. !!!

I thought I had gota bargin when I got mine for 8 and half. only main problem was window regulators, golf loon quoted me for about 300 to replace.

GET IT MAN !!! GOLF LOONS the man he says yes GET IT.

[The_Hawk]

I've never driven one, although I have tried very hard (and I will have the oppourtunity later this week when the coil pack is put into this one).

From all I have read, both here and elsewhere, I get the idea they go like a bat out of hell.

It's a really hard choice.

While I can afford to buy the car as is, I'm really scraping the bottom of the barrel to fix up the gearbox, let alone the cost to get someone else to do the heater core for me.

Fun and fast factor are nice, but the budget is getting a little out of hand. If it was just the heater core, I could live with that, but the gearbox isn't really something I can ignore for any length of time now is it

How about someone buys my 79 GLD and I'll be that much closer.

[The_Hawk]

I'm now widening my search a little more to include the 2L GL models.

Does anyone have any comments on how these perform or anything to watch out for?

I have also noticed a lots of Polo's including some later 90's models which seem to be pretty cheap, albeit in 1.6L form... At the end of the day I much prefer the Golf Any reason the Polo's are so cheap?

So for the moment my options are:

1. Keep looking for a good Mk2 GTi or similar
2. Look at Mk3 2.0L GL's
3. Consider the VR6 with it's faults (or find another one).

Sleeping on it didin't help

[aussieg60]

You need something in between like the MK3 16v someone was selling not long ago.

Nice colour it was too. Could be still up for sale

[The_Hawk]

This one has just come up too:

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&State=New%20South%20Wales&PriceMax=10000&state_id=80&__N=4294962746%2080%2042%20461%20408%204294962677+834+285+257&PriceMin=2500&trecs=20&Model=GOLF&__sid=110DF5286A88&sort_type=2&silo=1003&Cr=4&distance=25&seot=0&R=1468723

From what you have said, aussieg60, I assume the stock GL version is an 8v?

Still it looks like a straight little vehicle.

[rayray086]

This one has just come up too:

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&State=New%20South%20Wales&PriceMax=10000&state_id=80&__N=4294962746%2080%2042%20461%20408%204294962677+834+285+257&PriceMin=2500&trecs=20&Model=GOLF&__sid=110DF5286A88&sort_type=2&silo=1003&Cr=4&distance=25&seot=0&R=1468723

From what you have said, aussieg60, I assume the stock GL version is an 8v?

Still it looks like a straight little vehicle.

Correct! Sweet little 8V...

[wayz]

The best of both worlds could be my GTi 2.0l Ibiza? hehe... just a thought nothing to spend

Check it out in the classifieds: http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ead.php?t=6522

Why do i feel like such a car ho'

[The_Hawk]

Don't really want to sell the little beast but can't seem to pass in the MK3 and can't afford two cars

There's a good question for you... why do you want to keep the Mk3 over the Seat?

[wayz]

Haha, good question..
and Golf Loon keeps asking me the same thing.. but i just like the roomier MK3 and 4 doors... maybe i'm getting old? The Seat outdrives the MK3 in every way but i guess putting the golf clubs in the boot without having to fold down the rear seats is more important to me i am getting old!

[aussieg60]

From what you have said, aussieg60, I assume the stock GL version is an 8v?

I remember a few months ago someone was selling a Burgandy Golf 3 with an ABF 16v motor in it. Thats what I was referring to if its not sold