Comments on: This Golf GTi is a Keeper – 1995 VW Golf GTi Mk3 8v Review

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VW Golf Mk3 GTi Jetex Exhaust Install Guide — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 09:01:44 +0000

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By: kris

kris — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 15:33:40 +0000

Thanks very much for your help and advice. I shall keep you updated.

By: Niall Julian

Niall Julian — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 11:11:39 +0000

No worries Kris. Ah ok that is an interesting one then! The colour concept is a rare model alright. Haven’t seen one for quite a while. I can see where you are coming from. I guess as a last resort you could try getting another ECU from a breakers yard? It could be worth a try. But I understand when you put money into a car and it still doesn’t work it is frustrating. Been there myself many times. I would be tempted myself with yours but I need to sort my own GTi out first. I’m sure someone will take it though. There is a nice one on eBay for £2995 which is very strong for an 8v Mk3. Shows that prices are on the rise for good ones. Best of luck with yours! I hope you get it sorted.

By: kris

kris — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 08:51:06 +0000

Hi Thanks for your response.

Its an 8V and has good body work and underside. It is a colour concept and has full red and black leather seats and door panels also in good condition. Drivers side is a worn.
I have recently brought a new MK4 GTI which has low milage. The reason I reluctantly brought a new one is that I haven’t got the time or money to be messing around with the MK3. The garage reckons it a problem with the ECU but couldn’t be 100% certain and I have already spent time and money changing dizzy cap rotor arm leads and ignition coil.
Its a great car and would just love someone who would appreciate it as the car that it is or even possible for the parts that it has.

By: kris

kris — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 07:50:05 +0000

Thanks for your response. No spark from the ignition coil. The garage seems to think it may be the ECU. i have purchased a new GTI MK4. with very low milage and now need to reluctantly sell this one. Its a colour concept and has very good condition interior leather seats (Red and Black). I gutted to be honest as I loved driving it. Felt like a real car. Body work and underside is in very good condition too (when clean) : )

By: Niall Julian

Niall Julian — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 07:37:22 +0000

It depends on the overall condition really and whether it is an 8v or 16v. If the body is clean, has service history and low owners it would be around £1,000. Since it is a non runner that would make a bit of a dent in the value though. Tidy Mk3 GTi’s are starting to creep up though. Whats wrong with your GTi?

By: Kris

Kris — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 15:39:47 +0000

Hi,

I have an off the road N Reg VW golf GTI – Its a non stater but haven’t got the time or money to fix this.
Do you have any idea of the value of this now?

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Enthusiasts Garage - Classic VW Passion South African style - Take to the Road — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 10:44:18 +0000

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By: Niall Julian

Niall Julian — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 09:30:06 +0000

Thanks a lot! Yeah my 1.9 diesel was great on fuel too. I think I got over 350 miles on a full tank once. Yours might have been a 1.6 diesel. My parents old ’88 had that engine.

Thanks for stopping by!