Perhaps MK3 Golfs aren't that bad!
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Perhaps MK3 Golfs aren't that bad!
Certainly a first for me!
Andy
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1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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Although I'm sure the owners are fine people and are as enthusiastic about their cars as we are, but I have to say that I never liked the Mk3 from day one, and to this day it is still my least favourite Golf.
My Golf-styling favourites, in order:
Mk1
Mk4
Mk2
Mk5
Mk3
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This MK3 is Ok I suppose
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My order goes: 1. MK1
2. Mk2
3. Mk5
4. MK4
5. MK3
I used to own a mk1 - well I've had 2 actually - YDU 720X & SMU 420Y. Currently I drive an 98 Scotia White Mitsubishi Evolution V RS…. fancy getting another mk1 someday
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1981 1600 GTI (coming to a road near you soon…)
1983 1100 C
1983 1100 C
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kins said
http://www.carpignano.ch/Video/red_devil_04_15mb.wmv
This MK3 is Ok I suppose![]()
My order goes: 1. MK1
2. Mk2
3. Mk5
4. MK4
5. MK3
Same here!
Cheers,
Drew.
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mmmmmmm R32!!
but hey! I should give the Mk5 some time!
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The R36 on its way though so that rescues it cant wait!
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I used to own a mk1 - well I've had 2 actually - YDU 720X & SMU 420Y. Currently I drive an 98 Scotia White Mitsubishi Evolution V RS…. fancy getting another mk1 someday
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My observations were
- best seats ever bar non, heated leather colour coded genuine Recaros
- not as slow as you might think and as quick as a standard Mk1 through the twisties
- exterior styling not too my liking
The Mk5 is OK, but poor value for money and not as good dynamically as its main rivals. I am sure the new Leon Cupra will address those issues though.
Cheers
Rajan
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Still not 'into' the shape of the Mk5. Too fat ! And why do VW always put too small a wheel in too big a wheelarch ?!? It will probably grow on me but at the moment next company car will be Audi A3 TDI (I'm due a change start of next year).
Cheers,
Mark
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I had a Mk3 Gti for 4 years while My Mk1 was being SLOWLY sorted.
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Just being sarcy Al!! - the thought crossed my mind too :wink:
Andy
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1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/
1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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The mk1 is by far my favorite, but i have just bought a mk4 gt tdi 130. pick it up on friday- cant wait. my dad got a 115 gt tdi and we just got back from bodging the engine it as it just dropped out??? 3 weeks after he had a full vw service and mot. needless to say not happy. wonder if they will still be round in 25 years???
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mk3 golf
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Brakes were good though!
A colleague had a Peugeot 306 GTI-6 at the same time and after a drive in that I realised I'd chosen the wrong car. I hate to admit it but the Peugeot 306 GTI was the car the mk3 should have been.
Replaced it with a 1992 run-out spec Mk2 8v when I changed jobs. That felt quicker, and handled better, though I did miss the air-con button.
TDI man now of course. My Audi A4 is a bit of an old mans car, but with a 160 bhp serial port reprogram, koni shocks, h+r springs and 18" RS6 alloys it's fun enough for the commute!
Cheers,
Drew.
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