Considering a mk4 Golf...

[Golf Loon]

VR6 Autos are Thirsty, as are all Autos. Go the manual every time.

The Mk4s are good cars, heavy and solid, which is why they are not as quick as the earlier ones.

Yes the plastic impeller is stupid. they did it on SEATs too. I replace em with metal ones too.

[RedMk2Gti]

What is the GTI like on fuel compared to the 1.6?

I don't have much cash to play with, only however much I will get for my VR6. Its a 97 auto, in excellent condition, 140kms on the clock. I don't think I could afford a GTI.

Perhaps I could go somewhere in the middle, a 2.0 or the GTI. I get the impression that the 1.6 arent great with power.

Power = $$$$$$, neither 1.6 nor 2.0 are powerful, they're great smooth running cars though. If you're used to your VR6 power, save up more money and get a Mk4 Gti.

[BLKMJC]

Ive had mine for over a year now and love it. Only problem I've had was the coolant temp sensor went, replaced under warranty.

Build quality is good, interior is nice and no rattles.

If you want similar power to the VR6 get a GTI, anything less will be much slower. Once you chip the GTI it will be faster than the VR6 and use less petrol.

BLKMJC

[RedMk2Gti]

Once you chip the GTI it will be faster than the VR6 and use less petrol.

BLKMJC

Use less petrol than VR6 or Gti without chip

[Golf Loon]

I dont think the GTI is faster than the VR6. On the sydney cruise we raced a Mk5GTI with a chip and filter and he couldent beat either of a certain 2 VR6s.
We were all trying. I`m not saying the Mk5 wouldn`t win up top, but 0-100, we had him. He probably used less petrol though. And old ladies on bikes are faster than auto Vr6s

[BLKMJC]

I doubt he was racing, a chipped V GTI has around 185kw and over 350nm torque. A VR6 even with mods wouldnt go past 140kw and 300nm, either he was a bad driver or not giving it all its got, or the VR6's have been turbo charged

I have two friends with nice VR6's and my stock 1.8T loses by about 1 car length in a TLGP, and sometimes gains on rolling starts. Thats without a chip.

Must be freakish VR6's

BLKMJC