Mk2 or...

**The_Hawk** · 13-07-2007, 08:51 PM

I'm in the market for a new(er) vehicle.

At the moment I'm cruising round in a Mk1 GLD, however I'm looking at getting something a little quicker.

I have been looking at a couple of 91 Mk2 GTI 8V 1.8L models but have started looking at more and more things.

Considering there is a couple of Mk2 GTI's going for ~$4k at the moment and I have seen a few 05 Mk3 VR6's round the $7K mark, where should I be looking.

Do I go Mk2 and start looking at go faster bits?
Do I go Mk3 VR6 stock?

At this point I'm more looking at bang for my buck. Looking for something quick(er) than that I have now, not that it will be much of a stretch, still the quicker the better, keeping price as low as possible...

This continuing on from my 'Mk1 GLD or Mk2 GTi?' thread in the Mk1 section.

**anarchycamp** · 13-07-2007, 09:18 PM

I was looking at either a Mk2 GTI or a Mk3 VR6...in the end it came down the the fact that the cheaper VR6's available were generally high kms and the couple I looked at werent maintained too well.

Ended up spending about 4k on the Mk2 which gave me a bit left over to invest in whatever comes along. I reckon you have to spend at least 8 or 9 to get a decent VR6 at the moment, unless you are lucky of course....feeling lucky?

**Tim** · 13-07-2007, 09:19 PM

vr6 will come along with its higher running costs. if budget is an issue a vr6 is a concern. They really are a labour of love. but a nicely setup one is a giggle a minute.
Mk2 would be a nice run about with more poke than the gld but an australian delivered one isnt gonna be a rocket unless youre willing to put the dollars in as well. would be easier to work than a mk3 vr6 as well if youre a bit of a home mechanic.

**The_Hawk** · 13-07-2007, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by Tim

vr6 will come along with its higher running costs. if budget is an issue a vr6 is a concern. They really are a labour of love. but a nicely setup one is a giggle a minute.

Ongoing maintenance or running costs? Just wondering what I would be getting myself into.

Both these are currently listed for VR6's:

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...0South%20Wales

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...0South%20Wales

And both these for MK2 GTi's:

http://www.autotrader.com.au/iteminf...ubs_Used+Cars_

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...pe=2&trecs=327

Not sure if they are still available, but it shows whats around.

Yes the VR6's are high Km's @ around 18K or so a year, but not that much more than both the Mk2's.

That first Mk2 in Glenorie looks nice and clean, but it may be that the second onw just hasn't had a decent bath

**Tim** · 13-07-2007, 09:32 PM

both! hehe

**The_Hawk** · 13-07-2007, 09:34 PM

Neglecting day to day running, what sort of on going maintenance are we talking about here?

Also starting to read in the Mk3 forums now too

**evorobin** · 13-07-2007, 10:05 PM

I love mk2's but unless it's a valver it isn't gonna be that quick as all the cheap mk2's are aussie ones. Get the VR6 I know I want one

**Golf Loon** · 13-07-2007, 11:19 PM

There was a killer cheap Pommie Mk2. 1986 CL Immaculate at Merrylands Autos.

I went to see it, its a small bumper 1.8 Carby 5 Speed, really tidy and for $1500 with rego till next April.

I`d buy it, but I have enough VAG projects atm.

**The_Hawk** · 13-07-2007, 11:39 PM

Sounds interesting... especially with that much rego.

The idea of a quick Mk2 vs a Mk3 VR6 still very much interests me, especially being cheaper and all

What to do, what to do.

Tax time means Tax returns... which means I may have that little bit extra, although it should be confirmed with the acountant on Monday exactly how much extra

That Purple VR6 looks pretty nice...
http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...ype=2&trecs=97

I suppose I will just have to wait and see what is available after the weekend...