Is the MK3 Golf a good car?
The Mk3 GTi is a car that is built to last, good to drive and offers safe and solid motoring for not too much money. They offer a civilised alternative to many other hot hatches and are usually worth more second-hand than most rivals. Just don’t expect a sports car in the mould of a Peugeot 306GTi.
Are old Golfs reliable?
A great drivers car and one of the best I’ve owned. Handling, ride and performance is excellent. It’s getting old now but still starts every time and has been completely reliable.
What is VW Mk4?
The Volkswagen Golf Mk4 (or VW Type 1J) is a compact car, the fourth generation of the Volkswagen Golf and the successor to the Volkswagen Golf Mk3. Launched in October 1997 for the 1998 model year, it was the best selling car in Europe in 2001 (though it slipped to second place, behind the Peugeot 206, in 2002).
What is a Mark 5 Golf?
The Volkswagen Golf Mk5 (codenamed Typ 1K) is a compact car/small family car manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen, as the fifth generation of the Golf in three- or five-door hatchback (August 2003-2010) and a five-door station wagon (2007-2010) configurations, as well as the successor to the Golf Mk4.
What is the most reliable VW?
Some of the most reliable Volkswagens
- The Volkswagen Golf MKII. This vehicle sparked a frenzy in the early 1970s by giving style and personality to the traditional hatchback.
- The Volkswagen Beetle.
- The Volkswagen Rabbit.
- The Volkswagen Tiguan.
Which is the best 2l 8V converter for club GTI?
The 2E dizzy is the one to use, no matter what block you decide on. It plugs straight in to the existing wiring, and changing the gears on the existing dizzy etc. can be a right bollox. Click to expand…
What’s the difference between A 2E and AGG Golf GTI?
AGG Found in late (post 95) MK3 Golf GTI 8Vs. The difference between these two engines is that the AGG has a crank position sensor on the front of the block (this is just left disconnected in the conversion) and a slightly different dizzy to the 2E.
What to look for in a VW Mk3 Golf?
Despite being relatively new by Mk1 Golf standards, don’t be surprised to find rust on a Mk3. Areas to check include the tailgate, the metal around the windscreen and where the front wings meet the sills and the wheelarches – those plastic wheelarch kits are notorious for holding moisture.
What was the colour of the 1996 Mk3 Golf?
There’s actually a Harlequin register, which estimates that of the 264 made, just 107 survive. Available for the 1996 model year, the GTI Colour Concept was possibly one of the most flamboyant of all the Mk3 Golf special editions. It came in vibrant yellow, red, blue or green.