MK5 bar on my Mk3. Thoughts?

[MattyLowe]

Mk5 bumper mk3 image by adrak on Photobucket

I think this is sooooo sexy, and there is one up for sale for $200 near me. It bolts straight on. Thoughts guys?

[Mk3 AAA]

My vote is no, no don't. Some things are cheap due to supply v demand. Each to their own.

[MattyLowe]

Yeah i figured that. But how mahy of these have you seen installed on a mk3?

[Cookie28]

I haven't seen any but that's for a good reason... (IMO) just stick with the standard front bumper, if you really want to change the look a bit then try and find a different lip/valance to what you currently have on your car

[Mk3 AAA]

Have seen two or three in person lots of pics. I personally am not a fan. Maybe they can be pulled off idk, generally parts that far from being period correct will look out of place and date other design elements around them. Big round smooth 2000s front on a boxy 90s car.

[rayray086]

Ultimately, the decision is up to you.

If you want my 2 cents, I think a customised standard front end like this...


... ****s all over an aftermarket front end:

[Zalemate]

Agreeing with ray and joe... Gross but if you want to then go for it and see if you can pull it off. Or just spend the $200 ish and shave your front bar abit..

[anthony--t]

Your choice but in my opinion mk3s should look like mk3. If you want a mk5 sell up and get a mk5.

[anthony--t]

And I've found generally aftermarket body parts especially cheap ones don't fit well and look cheap.

[Jarred]

I don't think it looks good.