What do you guys think?

[Cookie28]

thanks guys all so much this is really helpful and will definitely look at all these things mentioned. and another question would you recommend a cl or gl over a vr6 for a first car? because i do love my cars and will look after it because it will be one of if not the favourite of all the things that i own.

[Ben J]

When I was looking at cars I had my heart set on a vr6, but had a look at a few mk4's, and a 1.8 mk3. The intererior on like all of the mk4s seemed to be falling apart, though they were still a fun little car to drive.


the sound of a vr6 makes it worth the trouble though

[VR28LT]

PM me if you decide to have a squiz at it.... Homebush is only down the road from me and i'd be glad to go over the VR with you, im no mechanic but had mine long enough 2 know whats going on.... maybe i could convince you to buy mine haha

[Cookie28]

PM me if you decide to have a squiz at it.... Homebush is only down the road from me and i'd be glad to go over the VR with you, im no mechanic but had mine long enough 2 know whats going on.... maybe i could convince you to buy mine haha

I might just take you up on that offer if that's ok and if I do have a look it will most likely be on a Saturday afternoon just because I have school sport

[Cookie28]

the sound of a vr6 makes it worth the trouble though

This is exactly what I think and also the sound of an r32=amazing

[VR28LT]

I might just take you up on that offer if that's ok and if I do have a look it will most likely be on a Saturday afternoon just because I have school sport

Yeah no worries bud, just let me know when you are ready .

[VR6child]

Despite having a fair period of trouble free motoring in my VR6, it has to be said that the common faults mentioned in this thread are all a matter of when and not if. Like I said my car was reliable for a few years but it is all catching up with me now.

The VR6 seems to be a really strong engine, but it's the plastic bits all around the engine that break. Just recently I've had a cracked coil pack, cracked electric water pump, and cracked heater core. Who would have thought plastic breaks when it's subjected to years of high temperatures?

I wish I could tell you that VR's are without problems but unfortunately this is not true. I have spent thousands in repairs on mine, but I wouldn't want to drive anything else. Don't buy it if you really want a reliable car above all else, get a Honda or something similar. If you are really set on a VW but want something more reliable than a VR, get a 1.8 or 2.0 mk3. Or if you are prepared to listen to all the advice and don't mind spending money on repairs, definitely go ahead and by that VR. They are pretty sweet cars.

[Stephy]

Do it!!!!!!!!!!!
All the cool kids drive VR6s

[Cookie28]

Ok time for another question, the car is being sold by a dealer and comes with a 5 yr warranty and I was wondering what this will/won't cover? Or would I have to ask the dealer instead?

[Stephy]

Oh wow! 5 years on an older car! I'd check with the dealer buddy - just ask him/her what it covers, e.g. gear box etc etc etc
Sounds pretty good tho!