Guest Diluxe Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Hi All !amazed ,i've been lurking round this site for a week or so and thought i'd make post say hi and ask a few questions, I'm moving up from a Golf mk2 16V to a vr6 hopefully tomorrow, but am scared of the running costs.I've read many frightening MPG's from 15-30, but what are you guys really obtaining in the real world? I get 330 miles out of a full tank in my golf and thats split between 100 miles town and 230 high speed motorway, will i get anywhere near that in a VR?Also is 120K Miles a lot for a VR, my 16V's done 180K miles and has never engine wise let me down or failed to start, are there any big shocks ahead for me as regards to the engine if i go ahead with this purchase.thanks inadvanceD Link to post Share on other sites
matth76 1 Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 HiMileage is not an issue with the VR6 as long as you have a full service history - which normally requires timing chains done (normally ~ Link to post Share on other sites
Eat this 2 Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 highlines have lots of minor differences compared to normal vrs + u can get normal vrs with aircon and leather and even climate control Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 I have climate in my standard VR. Miles is not a problem as most were used up and down motorways so nice and easy on the engine....oh and mines coming to 116k and no problems Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Diluxe Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Is timing chain such an expensive cost, because its an engine out job? Link to post Share on other sites
Eat this 2 Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 yes Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Diluxe Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 any views on this car: not sure about the colour myself.........................http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4581476029&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26satitle%3D4581476029%26fvi%3D1 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 The thing with ebay, you dont know how well they have been looked after, if you are really after a good example of a VR6, with a bit of poke, look at this one: http://www.vr6oc.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?82450 Link to post Share on other sites
binliner 0 Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 or better still this one....http://www.vr6oc.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?82430If I was on the lookout for a VR then I'd snap this up Link to post Share on other sites
gloster 0 Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Buy one you'll love it! I think of [and am proberly thought of] as tight [financially] but, when it comes to the fuel consumption its...well its worth it!From Link to post Share on other sites
Nerih 0 Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 i was at stealth racing today, and was told the vr6 is the most popular mk3, however most are at an age where they need tlc, 100k+ ensure chains are done, rest is luck i think and checking the car out properly. Link to post Share on other sites
jezmoz 0 Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 two stunning cars up for grabs , the world has gone mad, i could cry for them Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Diluxe Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 thanks for all the hot tips, those two beasts looka little out of my price range ;-), the red car on ebay doesn't have full /vw history so i have decided to give it a miss, getting into a VR is going to take a little longer i guess.Better to wait ofr the right car to come along then wind up with a money pit.Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
chris harrison 0 Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 s/h isnt everything. just make sure your not payin for it if it isnt with the car. alot of people do the sirvice them selves these days. like a friend of mine. hes had the car bout 4 years now done it all himself, so no stamps but i know you couldnt fined a better 1. mines got 138000miles, no history, some invoices, and has just done 185bhp on the r/r. and runs better than any other iv driven (and that 3or 4) but then i only payed Link to post Share on other sites
Eat this 2 Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 mine has no history and put out 198 bhp with an exhaust filter and decat oh and it did 14.7 at the pod Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Diluxe Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 I've been stung before on a car that didnt have full dealer history, so am a bit weary to say the least, bought my mk2 at 146K with full dealer S/H and its never let me down, so looking for a repeat performance.I know you dont't gret anything in this world for free but prices vary so much on these cars, is this one too god to be truehttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4580949623&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 Link to post Share on other sites
binliner 0 Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 I agree Service History is essential on a car the age of a VR... doesnt have to be VW but just proof that the car has been looked after and not neglected Link to post Share on other sites
stockers 1 Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 or this one for a hell of alot less money and putting out 194 bhp Link to post Share on other sites
Buzzark 0 Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Stockers - is that your car? What's the spec?I'm also interested in that ebay highline but the lack of info isn't great. I'm going to try and look at it first. The last one I looked at was decribed as mint, full history, original paint, well loved example with 123k on it.It turned out to be very tatty, patchy service history, 7 panels painted with 136k on the clock.Buyer beware! However is still went like stink and didn't rattle or squeak.I'm going to try and look at it but I think without full history you have to set aside money or at least expect to be paying a certain amount extra at some point. If you're already buying at your limit, a car that others (eg here in the wonderful land of VR6's) can vouch for is probably a safer option.I spent a number of years in the motor trade buying, selling and evaluating cars and I still expect I might get stung, I just budget for it.*edit* Double negatives make no sense when you read them back. %-6 Link to post Share on other sites
Buzzark 0 Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 OK, that highline on eBay was an insurance write-off. Hence the low milage, was probably sitting in a salvage yard for 3 years.Shame, it's the only car that doesn't seem to be at the opposite end of the country from me. lol Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Mine was first owned by a car lease/contract hire company so has VW history to 70k.....then nothing till 109k, its not on 116k so i'm about to service it.But mine has loads of receipts for work carried out between service book entries, and mine is running real fine at the moment Link to post Share on other sites
robvr6 0 Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 i can get to work and back 7 times on Link to post Share on other sites
TVR6 0 Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 I thought the ebay add said it had stamped SH with independant garages? (sorry, couldn't get back in to re-read) Nothing wrong with this if they have followed the service schedule. In reality, frequesnt oil and oil filter changes are the more important factor. With Link to post Share on other sites
Buzzark 0 Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Not really, it's a valid point affecting the running costs. Servicing especially at a VAG dealers is a big part of the running costs, it's not just fuel and insurance. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Diluxe Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 I think what i'm having difficulty overcoming is the fear of the 2.8 engine, I mean i've done the clutch,cambelt servicing on my mk2, but the VR seems another world in comparison and not really for the novice mechanic, how many of you guys work on your own cars?jusy incase you guys havent seen this yet http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4582750265&sspagename=ADME:B:SCO:UK:1 Link to post Share on other sites
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