mk3 3 doors

[Dimitri]

what years/models did these come in aus' delivered? and what roughly should i be looking to pay?

[Mk3 AAA]

CL spec only which is the pov pack and adequate engine only, but maybe just less to go wrong, usual Mk3 years 1994- early 98 as far as I know. 2000-5000 is probably the range, 2000 for blown gearbox or something that needs work but is still tidy, 5 should be getting into RWC country, and a chunk of service history and hovering under 200,000. That's just what I've seen. A minter for 6 could be a good deal all depends on kms service history and condition.

Get a manual though if you can, the auto in the mk3 is trash. Don't be affraid of wind down windows either, the electric ones are crud and break.

VR6s don't cost much more if you want more, no comparison in performance.

Good luck with it, keep us all posted.

Also, don't pay silly money for repairs, book it in with people like JMac at Alba more experience than anyone in oz I reckon, or Mike, I think, at RPM Exhaust Darra he's a locally trained VW mech, both passionate about their work and won't rip you off like you risk taking it to VW.

[Dimitri]

awesome, thanks for the info. yeah im thinking engine swap etc anyway. so i'd be aiming for a cheaper one.

[Mk3 AAA]

Golf loon has already built some vr6 ones might be one for sale. But consider just a standard 4 door vr6, probably won't cost anymore than the cl 3 door, and is so much more car.

[bombsquad21]

RPM in Darra is a VW guy? I didn't know that?
And to the OP, buy the right car I reckon...Better than trying to fix up the wrong one. Unless you have plans for bare bones track special, in which case..Go nuts!

[Mk3 AAA]

^ deal with Mike, he runs/owns it with his semi-retired dad. Not sure on his exact experience with dubs but he trained on them. good crowd to deal with helpful and passionate about their work too

Ted at Imparts in/near hamilton for dub parts, he's a retired VW Mech and knows his stuff, bought stacks off them this year and can't complain so far, even refunded some engine mounts which were my mistake for getting.