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Thread: Simon's rare 1996 VW Golf MK3 GTI

  1. 22-01-2023, 08:05 PM #1
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    Lightbulb Simon's rare 1996 VW Golf MK3 GTI

    This is 'Gary', my 1996 VW Golf MK3 GTI.

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    A rare model in Australia (i.e.never released here), I imported it on my return to Australia from the UK in 2009.

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    This MK3 Volkswagen Golf GTI is an iconic modern classic hot hatch, with factory fitted 'Longbeach' alloys, something UK dubbers will recognise.

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    It is powered by a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated inline-four cylinder engine, driven through the front wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.

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    The odometer shows 165k miles from new, being my daily drive for the last 14 years in ole blighty and back here in Melbourne. Maintenance has been terrific with the team at The Garage in Brunswick.

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    Comments welcome, message me if further interested, and let's all celebrate 'Gary' as he is as rare as hen's teeth!
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  2. 23-01-2023, 08:20 AM #2
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    8V yes? I drove 1 of those for a bit many years ago in South Africa (they never got the 16V MK3 there). Looks really good!
    Current: 2023 MY23 T-Roc R Lapiz Blue + Beats Audio + Black pack 2018 MY19 Golf R manual Lapiz Blue + DAP) 2018 MY18 Golf 110TSI (150TSI) Trendline manual White2014 Amarok TSI Red (tuned over 200kw + lots of extras) 2013 Up! manual Red 2017 Polo GTI manual Black Previous VWs and some others ...
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  3. 23-01-2023, 08:26 AM #3
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    There were no MK3 GTI 8Vs or 16Vs here in Oz. Which is mystifying!
    Last edited by Slock; 23-01-2023 at 08:51 AM.
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  4. 23-01-2023, 08:52 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sharkie View Post
    8V yes? I drove 1 of those for a bit many years ago in South Africa (they never got the 16V MK3 there). Looks really good!
    That's right @Sharkie. This is an 8V. Lovely drive it is. I'm currently selling it though, as my garage just got to 'over flow' status!!
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  5. 06-02-2023, 09:01 PM #5
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    Where's the Poll option "Super Rare but give me a MK1 any day.
    1978 MK1 2.0 16v http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...-46488-70.html
    1991 MK2 GTI 2.0 8v, white (RIP) and it's red replacement http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...gti-42078.html
    1997 MK3 CL http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...ml#post1292061
    2001 & 2002 Bora 4motion. http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...st-123823.html
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  6. 07-02-2023, 06:37 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by sports racer View Post
    Where's the Poll option "Super Rare but give me a MK1 any day.
    I know right!?!
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  7. 09-04-2024, 12:42 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sharkie View Post
    8V yes? I drove 1 of those for a bit many years ago in South Africa (they never got the 16V MK3 there). Looks really good!
    Weren't they just badged a 'GL' in Oz, but without the fancy seats and trims?
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  8. 09-04-2024, 04:38 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by mattross View Post
    Weren't they just badged a 'GL' in Oz, but without the fancy seats and trims?
    Nah, the GLs didn't have the same engines, body kits or other bits and pieces these had. I imported this one from the UK. Sold it around a year back now.
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