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12Pack · 11-06-2011, 12:26 PM

I cannot decide on which to buy next, ive had two mini trucks one was a 88 and other a 96, loved both of them and kinda miss the scene and rolling around town and people looking at me like wtf?? Anyways im kinda liking the mk3 jettas but a few of my buddies tell me they are expensive to maintain and have electrical problems and the trannys blow. Ive never owned a vw or any kinda import and im kinda iffy on the subject.

dudewheresmycar · 11-06-2011, 12:30 PM

mini trucks are the ****

Honduh · 11-06-2011, 12:40 PM

Mini truck > mk3 jetta.

92accordex · 11-06-2011, 12:52 PM

I just recently bought a mk3 golf. I had to rewire the tails already rewire the radio to make it work and the clutch slips horribly. Idk if that helps you at all..Their cool cars, not as expensive as some people think but sometimes if you get the wrong volkswagen..its problem after problem

Nick 95 6sp · 11-06-2011, 01:03 PM

How about a VW minitruck or in this case, more like a Teutonic El Camino

12Pack · 11-06-2011, 02:31 PM

ive had a 88 single cab bagged and bodied s10, a 96 ext cab bagged, maybe ill switch it up and get a blazer

justinlansdale · 11-06-2011, 07:25 PM

totally minitruck. i miss mine so bad!

MattBear · 11-06-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 12Pack

the mk3 jettas
a. expensive to maintain - not entirely. ASSUMING you bought a five speed: if you get a 2.0...psh dirt cheap. they just work. Vr6 can be pricey if not previously maintained. timing chains and clutches are pricey, but not hard to DIY. also, crackpipe, thermo housing - these suck. however i've owned two with 150k++ miles and they've been just dandy minus the occasional neglected coolant hose or vacuum line.

b. have electrical problems - sometimes. ive had 4, they've been quirk free. just stupid stuff like cracked wires between door jambs which happens on 14-18yr old cars of any kind.

c. and the trannys blow - yes and no, the 2.0 trans is fragile, weak point is the differential rivets and the reverse idler gear. the VR6/TDI trans is much better, main weak point lies again in the differential being riveted rather than bolted - however they will take one hell of a beating.

Also, if you did slammed minitrucks then vw is up your alley a tad.... though i've always wanted a tanked s10/sonoma/dangerranger

01 Trans-Am WS6 · 11-06-2011, 09:41 PM

How bout neither

JDMTyler3326 · 11-07-2011, 10:30 AM

HardBodey! Do it up

92awdtsi · 11-07-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JDMTyler3326

HardBodey! Do it up

go a little more oldschool and get a 720

SHOdude · 11-07-2011, 08:14 PM

Post a picture of the mini! I've done quite a bit of research on them cause I was lookin at them before I got my SHO, I learned that the 2nd and reverse go often and they arent reliable. Also their definitely as cool as the mini truck. In my opinion vdubs are overrated unless they are done right and meticulously cared for and maintained, but im sure theres a couple vdub guys on here that will tell you different

96Clipse · 11-07-2011, 11:47 PM

My hardbody is the biggest piece of **** on earth and i LOVE IT to death, and I've seriously never had a more reliable vehicle than this truck, so as already state, doooo itttt.

11-06-2011, 12:26 PM	#1
12Pack Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Apr 2009 Member #13502 My Ride: 87 mustang gt, 88 mini s10 iTrader: (0)	cant decide: vw or mini truck I cannot decide on which to buy next, ive had two mini trucks one was a 88 and other a 96, loved both of them and kinda miss the scene and rolling around town and people looking at me like wtf?? Anyways im kinda liking the mk3 jettas but a few of my buddies tell me they are expensive to maintain and have electrical problems and the trannys blow. Ive never owned a vw or any kinda import and im kinda iffy on the subject. __________________ Four doors for more whores To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-06-2011, 12:30 PM	#2
dudewheresmycar Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maplewood,NJ Member #10168 iTrader: (0)	mini trucks are the **** __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-06-2011, 01:03 PM	#5
Nick 95 6sp Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Narberth, PA Member #3675 My Ride: '95 Supra Turbo 6sp iTrader: (0)	How about a VW minitruck or in this case, more like a Teutonic El Camino __________________ Nick '95 6sp Supra Twin GT2860's w/TiAL exhaust housings, 2X TiAL WG's and BOV's, on V-band moded HKS twin manifolds, AEM v2, FJO w/NTK, AEM meth/water spray, GSC S1 cams, OS Giken triple clutch and Super Lock LSD, Racelogic

11-06-2011, 02:31 PM	#6
12Pack Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Apr 2009 Member #13502 My Ride: 87 mustang gt, 88 mini s10 iTrader: (0)	ive had a 88 single cab bagged and bodied s10, a 96 ext cab bagged, maybe ill switch it up and get a blazer __________________ Four doors for more whores To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-06-2011, 07:25 PM	#7
justinlansdale Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montgomeryville, PA Member #4286 My Ride: old BMW & obnoxious bike(s) iTrader: (5)	totally minitruck. i miss mine so bad! __________________ // To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-06-2011, 12:40 PM	#3
Honduh Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Member #1977 iTrader: (0)	Mini truck > mk3 jetta.

11-06-2011, 12:52 PM	#4
92accordex Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: In the 267 Member #15702 My Ride: euryoo iTrader: (1)	I just recently bought a mk3 golf. I had to rewire the tails already rewire the radio to make it work and the clutch slips horribly. Idk if that helps you at all..Their cool cars, not as expensive as some people think but sometimes if you get the wrong volkswagen..its problem after problem

11-06-2011, 09:41 PM	#9
01 Trans-Am WS6 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Poconos, PA Member #9111 My Ride: LSB E46 M3-BBY Evo VIII-FD RX7-TB Evo VIII-AS Evo VIII-G35 S/C-B7 A4-410whpWs6-3kGT iTrader: (0)	How bout neither

11-07-2011, 10:30 AM	#10
JDMTyler3326 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Around Member #9917 My Ride: ^ iTrader: (0)	HardBodey! Do it up

11-07-2011, 11:47 PM	#13
96Clipse Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Springfield, PA Member #15606 My Ride: 2000 Civic Si iTrader: (0)	My hardbody is the biggest piece of **** on earth and i LOVE IT to death, and I've seriously never had a more reliable vehicle than this truck, so as already state, doooo itttt.

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