should i or shouldn't I? 1995 VW GTI VR6

[benhogan]

really being tempted by this one. 130k, no accidents, manual tranny.

non-molested gti for $2k

[PaulC]

What is parts availability like for a VW of that age?

[benhogan]

Originally Posted by PaulC

What is parts availability like for a VW of that age?

it should be fine i think. the SL is now for sale. I put a whopping 300 miles on it since I bought it.

[Hatterasguy]

Heck no, pop the hood and look at how tight it is, lots of fun!

[benhogan]

Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

Heck no, pop the hood and look at how tight it is, lots of fun!

huh? is this a yes or a no vote?

[tjts1]

Crap engine in a crap car. Try doing any work on that engine. There is absolutely no room.

[compu_85]

Originally Posted by benhogan

huh? is this a yes or a no vote?

I love the no room comments. I guess you guys have never tried to work on the front of a 603? In 20 min you can have the entire front clip off of the car, then you have all the room in the world. And you don't have to discharge the AC to do it!

Issues to look out for: Rust, rust rust. Look under the floors, at the strut towers, etc. Power windows, they like to break (both the regulators and the wires going to them in the door jams). Timing chains. If meh oil was used they could be wiped out with that many miles. You'll hear them rattling at idle. The shifter linkage is probably worn out too, but that isn't too hard to fix. The coolant outlet / thermostat flange is plastic. It should be replaced. Cheap and easy to do. Use the correct G11 coolant afterwords.

That is one of the first GTI VR6s we got in this country. It is not OBDII so you'll need a VAG-Com to talk to the engine computer. The ABS system is not very sophicated (there is no way to view the output from the wheel speed sensors with VAG-COM, for example) but does include basic traction control.

Offer $1500 and get a fun car for a good price. Be aware it will require premium and will hover at just over 20 mpg.

-Jason

[Angel]

+1 on the Vag-Com - almost a good reason to buy VW.
Have the timing chains been replaced ? that requires pulling the motor away from the transmission.

-John

[compu_85]

If the timing chains have been replaced, scoop that thing up for 2k!!!

[SirNik84]

If you like the car, do it. Don't let these guys get you down. a friend of mine once said "It doesn't have to be the best car for me to like it"

My sister is a member of a VW club and these are some VR6 pics from one of their shows.
This Engine

In this Car!


And of course the Harlequin


Gotta say the guys in her club are all nice guys. That right there says a lot to me when buying a car. we all need help now and then, and having good people to help you is always awesome.

[compu_85]

Originally Posted by PaulC

What is parts availability like for a VW of that age?

Parts are easy to get.

[rs899]

Hold out for a Mk2- Mk3s are crap

[t walgamuth]

The R32's are pretty quick at autocross. With the AWD they should be good on the road in limited traction conditions with the right tires.

[compu_85]

Originally Posted by rs899

Hold out for a Mk2- Mk3s are crap

That's a big statement to make with no other points to back it up. I've owned 3 mk2s and a mk3 makes a much better daily driver.

-J

[benhogan]

I passed on the car. Thanks guys