Finding a mk3 gti

Discussion in 'Mk3' started by The db, Mar 6, 2008.

  1. The db

    The db Forum Junkie

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    Trying to find a nice tidy 3 door 8v or 16v mk3 gti with under 115,000 miles on a 97 or 98 plate in good nick for around 1300.

    Every good-un seems to have gone already [:^(]

    I've tried using the forums/pistonheads and the trader. Anywhere else worth looking?
     
  2. RIP-MK3 Forum Addict

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    they seem 2 a penny at the moment? how far are you searching on autotrader cus it brings up 1000's if you go national... worth traveling to get the right car i think
     
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    there is a nice one on the classified here.

    110k will be well low mileage for a car that old, i think youre being a bit optimistic
     
  4. The db

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    Just because they show on auto-trader doesn't mean they are still available. I've made about 15 calls in the last 2 days and haven't found a car thats not been sold. Problem with Autotrader is it doesn't give you an idea of how long the ads been up.

    I dont think 110,00 miles is that un-realastic. There are enough out there with that mileage, its just getting in there quick enough to snap them up.

    Which one on the forum do you refer to?

    http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...N&model=GOLF&min_pr=&max_pr=2000&max_mileage=

    http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...N&model=GOLF&min_pr=&max_pr=2000&max_mileage=

    http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...EN&model=GOLF&min_pr=&max_pr=2000&max_mileage

    http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...N&model=GOLF&min_pr=&max_pr=2000&max_mileage=

    etc etc
     
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  5. Jaundice

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    well mines a '97 p plate with less than 85k on it....



    its not for sale though
     
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    mk3s that are not sold are hard to find because mk3s are premium
     
  8. The db

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    yer I've been in touch with him about that beast.

    too many miles for me.
     
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  9. Matt82

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    uber common for mk3s (esp on 8v with the torque twisting the chassis lol)

    i got mine repaired there last year (rust above windscreen is common too).

    you not liking mk2s any more?
     
  10. The db

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    Changing jobs. ATM I have a 5 mins drive to work - this is due to change to 45 mins. Petrol is high, and having some mod cons would be nice.
     
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    well if you fancy sorting the idling problem, fitting all the stuff I have just bought for it to pass its mot and don't mind sourcing a wing in the right colour (mystic blue!) then you can buy mine!!!! lol
     
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    I want something I can jump in and drive without having to worry about something braking/rusting etc etc. I want a car as a woman would want a car. To get from A to B with no issues and without having to pour money into the car to maintain it.
     
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    Right think I've got a winner.

    More moneyt than I was going to spend but providing the guy doesnt scum me over I think I've found a valver with under 100k miles
     
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    Offer me the right price for mine... :lol:
     
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    whats the price and spec?

    id expect tons and tons of paperwork to justify those miles. it ought to be a corker
     
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    that one with the split rims was quite nice, id have that
     
  17. The db

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    I dont want to go putting the ad up or giving too many details but its niiiiiiice.
     
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    If the price is right you could buy mine ;)
     
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    just seen your for sale ad, your mk2 is a beauty I would buy it 2 moro if I had the cash...
     
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    for gods sake don't get a vw then......get a toyota! :lol:
     

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