mk3 questions

[92accordex]

I have done ALOT of research on volkswagens especially the mk3 golf/gti's. I get a whole bunch of mixed reviews. I know all the main problems,rust spots, what to look for etc etc. I have seen a few that I like. Im looking at the 2.0 8v golf/gti. So my main question here is. Are they really THAT unreliable? I hear they are a hit or miss type of car but figure I would ask on here if there is any awesome VW experts lol, thanks

[MattBear]

2.0 8v's are ****ing solid.

i had a cammed 0bd1 2.0, that was perky
then a chipped obd2 2.0, slow, but reliable and fun.


neither car ever gave me issue, other than the 2nd needing a quick tune up (plugs, wires, cap, rotor) and it was fine

[92accordex]

Nice yeah, the two I am considering are in decent condition, one high miles, one has semi low miles but. I think im going to just bite the bullet and do it and see what the outcome is. Lol anyone else feel free to chime in

[lowerthanzimmy]

2.0 8v's are ****ing solid.



the 8v is the D series of VW though.....VW's are reliable if you take care them....any VW is.

[92accordex]

Any car is pretty much reliable if you take care of them lol I just hear worse about vw, but thats the rep they have

[xEJ20x]

VWs are reliable if the previous owner was meticulous about upkeep and maitenance.
Gonna be tough finding that rare gem, start gettin info on Vortex if you havent done that yet.

[92accordex]

Lol I've basically lived on vortex for the past month everyday. Both cars I have in mind, the owners are anal of their cars now I'm just asking other people who have owned them lol

[mreakus]

VW's are solid man. I'm on vortex also just under a different name. I've had 2 20th AE's and I would never get rid of the one I have now. Keep your head in the engine, make sure the belts have had their necessary maintenance, and you'll be fine. I've never noticed rust problems on VW's compared to most other cars.

[92accordex]

What? haha mk3's are proned to rust man, the one im getting is rust free though:) that i can see of, yeah i want a mk4 20th so bad, the jazzblue, but its not in my budget right nowhaha

[mreakus]

What? haha mk3's are proned to rust man, the one im getting is rust free though:) that i can see of, yeah i want a mk4 20th so bad, the jazzblue, but its not in my budget right nowhaha

You looking for low miles? What's your budget? I know a few people who are trying to move theirs.

[92accordex]

I'm broke man haha I'm buying a mk3 golf this week also

[mreakus]

Lol I wouldn't sell mine. I don't even think I could put a price tag on the work I've put into mine. :(