Miss-Vw 2 Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Hi allI am new to these forums and im just after a little advice. I'm 19 and started off with my 1.4 mk3 as my first car. I then moved up to a 2.0l GTI 16V which I love driving but have now been offered a swap for a VR6 and I'm really not sure! I would love a VR6 but there are so many factors putting me off, most obviously being that I am only 19 and only have a couple years driving experience (Im scared to be honest!) and also I don't know whether I can afford to run it. The insurance isnt looking TOO bad but I have done my research on the VR6's and I'm really worried about petrol costs. Being a 2.8 it's not going to be a great car for fuel efficiency, I just don't want to get fed up with it. I originally got a little loan out to start a project on a GTI, I was going to put some of my money towards the bodyworks and engine and get a friend who photographs for Fast Car to get it on a double page spread, luckily I havent started the works because now I am extemely tempted to do spend the money on the VR6. The VR in question is mystic blue, 3 door, nice mk4 alloys, 122k on the clock with FSH - all in all, a nice looking car, the reason the person wants to downgrade is because he doesnt want to pay that much for the insurance. An insurance quote for a 19 year old female with 1 NCB came to £1339 for the VR6, which I am prepared to pay.I just want some advice, shall I stick with the GTI 16V? Or move on to a VR6? Should I be concerned about the mileage on the clock? I know VW's go on forever but being a big engine, I don't know if that has an affect? I know a fast car is only as fast as you make it but my mum and dad are really against their little girl getting a 2.8 monster at 19, which is understandable. Im not a racer, I dont drive stupidley, yes I put my foot down sometimes but I think im quite mature considering :-p Any advice? Link to post Share on other sites
mike 6 Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 insurance sounds reasonable, theres a 19 year old guy just signed up who has been quoted 400 a month,!!! fuel, you get 260miles to a 55 litre tank... really depends on how many miles you do... i dont do many.the power delivery and noise is alot smoother and sweeter on a vr, altho there isnt a huge differnce in BHP the VR has alot more torque....but if youve driven a 16V id say go for it, i went straight from a 1.4 to a VR6 Link to post Share on other sites
Phat VR6 3 Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 hello and welcome... I went from a 1.4 to the VR and didn't have any problems.. Just took some time to adjust..At that millage the only thing your looking for over what you would check anyway is timing chainsAsk if his had them done.. if not be prepared to pay out £600 to have them changed in the future if they get noisy Redline it everywhere and fuel will start to get pricey but by the sounds of how you drive you wont notest a huge difference in fuel... Perhaps £10 more on fuel a week at a guess My rents wernt to happy when they finally worked out the size of the engine lol Best thing is not to tell them till its to late lol Link to post Share on other sites
JimGTI 0 Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 fuel economy really isn't that bad i got 360 miles out of the last tank with a mixture of driving, round town only is worse though.The sound of the engine will swing it from the old 4 pot Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 just do it ull love it .... lol Link to post Share on other sites
mike 6 Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 fuel economy really isn't that bad i got 360 miles out of the last tank with a mixture of driving' date=' round town only is worse though.The sound of the engine will swing it from the old 4 pot [/quote']360! thats the most iv heard of a VR doing! dont think i got that in my 1.4! Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 fuel economy really isn't that bad i got 360 miles out of the last tank with a mixture of driving' date=' round town only is worse though.The sound of the engine will swing it from the old 4 pot [/quote']360! thats the most iv heard of a VR doing! dont think i got that in my 1.4!Pah....I got nearly 400 miles out of a tank coming home from the ring at Easter.......but it was a 20mph max crawl back thro belgium as it had snowed quite bad Link to post Share on other sites
H13VYY 0 Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 the only problem is..if you get it...it will get you hooked on it forever. well im hooked on vr's anyway. ur insurance is bang on. im payin £1150 at 21. Link to post Share on other sites
The Monk 50 Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 I'm 22 and paying 690 fully comp. =)I can't comment on fuel usage as I'm ironing out problems with mine and I'm getting around 18mpg.These guys and gals are averaging more than me with superchargers and turbos....so I doubt you can go wrong and you WILL fall in love with it. Link to post Share on other sites
H13VYY 0 Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 I'm 22 and paying 690 fully comp. =)lol lovin it...the area makes all the difference. Link to post Share on other sites
The Monk 50 Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 I'm 22 and paying 690 fully comp. =)lol lovin it...the area makes all the difference. Oh yes. The insurance reps have obviously never been around this area.....wouldn't want them to see the shite state of affairs here now. Link to post Share on other sites
MAHOSTRIDERDG 0 Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 Go for it girl..you will never regret it if you drive it properly..I drive mine every day to and from work (50 mile round trip)..and the mfa 1 reads about 26 mpg average at about 60 mph in 5th most of da way...mfa 2 reads 28+ almost always (give or take a bit)..in saying that when i drive it hard ive seen 17 mpg.. and long journeys 30+ mpg..best ive ever seen is 37 mpg long drive in 5th...BUT...When u put your foot to the floor in 2nd an 3rd the noise (full Miltek) and the grunt you get will leave you smileing for the rest of the day....I PROMISE YOU Link to post Share on other sites
sparkz 0 Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 Go for it girl...my missus went from a mk2 1.6 cl to a converted 2.0 16v lump in the said mk2....then went to a 'normal' mk3 1.8gl (hated it!), i then bought her a mk3 8v gti (which she found too sluggish, so i converted that to a vr6 and have had no complaints since!!!...Her car is literally having the chains and head gasket done as we speak (im taking a tea break at the mo!) and then im bolting a charger on it in 2 months time!! She loves the 6 pot sound and the klds like it too, so all round, im a happy person!! And insurance is £450 fully comp. Link to post Share on other sites
pimpcat 0 Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 i had my 4motion since is was 21 and im a studet who only earns 100 squid a week if i can afford it u can Link to post Share on other sites
Miss-Vw 2 Posted December 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 I have found a gem I think. I am picking this up saturday (if it is back from the MOT in time)109k on the clock with new MOT and tax for £1200. Couple selling it are getting married so need a bit of money! Cant wait! Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 looks very nice - like the rims and thats my favourite colour Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 my fav colour too .. nice find .... ull love it Link to post Share on other sites
BADOIR 2 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Good find, looks very tidy, and i'm sure ... like Tony said , you'll love it.. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Nero1701 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 drove london to leeds and back 440 miles and got 32.5 to the gallon, lowest i got was 6 to the gallon(11 miles of trafic jam through the centre or london)had my vr6 for 1 month now and i'll never go 4 pot again, there is nothin like going round a roundabout sideways in 2nd with the wife screamin!!!plenty smiles per gallon!!!!insureance is 750 fully comp 32 2 years no claim's livin in south london!!When i die, i want to die peacefully in my sleep,Not screaming in terror like his passengers!! Link to post Share on other sites
mike 6 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 that looks liek a nice find, nice rims too! Link to post Share on other sites
goonersteve 0 Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Looks very tidy on first glance, nice one Link to post Share on other sites
ex911driver 0 Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 definitely do it !!! just done 220 miles in mine today on £25 petrol !! Link to post Share on other sites
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