paceo 22 Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 This is the rot situation on the mk3 gti 8v, its no way near as bad as i have seen on the ones i have broken up. But the problem is that its a cat D or C due to it being broken into and there is much more £££ to be made from breaking it unfortunately! the exterior paintwork is very very decent in my opinion and its had a lot of love in the past. N/S rear caliper is slightly seized, wings need replacing and headlining needs to be replaced or stuck back on, simple stuff really. No rot on the boot (its the best boot i have seen to be honest). ive had the sill covers off and its not bad at all compared to most. been over the usual MOT checks and its fine. maybe rear wheel bearing needs nipping up as there is a tiny bit of play. so what do i do? break or save? i cant make my mind up. i can do anything on a car but cant weld which is an issue! sooner or later the price will rocket as too many are being broken up now! car is standard now so not like the picture! Link to post Share on other sites
Hofmiester 4 Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 That's not that bad? Link to post Share on other sites
Bealieboy 1,625 Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 How about reshell the j plater paceo, infinitely cheaper than restoring! bennyk 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ky_uk 304 Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 I would keep it its not that bad Link to post Share on other sites
paceo 22 Posted July 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 How about reshell the j plater paceo, infinitely cheaper than restoring! too late, all the welding is done! Bealieboy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
CALICO 130 Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 The prices will never rocket for a mk3 there nowhere near as desirable as the mk1 or 2 Bealieboy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bealieboy 1,625 Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 (edited) Has there not been a slight increase in prices for the mk3 vr6 in the last 6 months or am I imagining it?! Edited July 15, 2015 by Bealieboy Link to post Share on other sites
ER6 26 Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 I recon so as I have been looking for a VR6 over the last six months+ , anything from £600 (for a hammered one) to £8000 (the red one with 7k on the clocks) , with more getting broke up or rotting they are slowly becoming a classic. You can still get a GTI for around the £300 mark , MOT faliure or short ticket , saw a minter a few months ago unmolested for £700 with 70k. Still kicking myself I didn't buy it and stash it away. I think the mk3 has loads of character & with the different models , GTI 8v , 16v , colour concept , anniversary , VR6 , highline , fans have lots of options. D11PS, Bealieboy and paceo 3 Link to post Share on other sites
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