MK3 GTI vr6?

[Tuna]

Re: MK3 GTI vr6?

My rear hatch was ~$400 to have it fixed up and repainted. That's not including the price to remove and reinstal the glass (if there's rust along the bottom of the window you will probably have to get the window removed to make sure they got it all).

Suspension: Cupkit will probably set you back 600-800 plus install.

I have no idea what the chains cost to replace, maybe 6-800? Someone else will know better.

[corradobomb]

Re: MK3 GTI vr6?

Well, I am thinking at least 500 to fix the hatch, but probably a bit more. I am not sure what cup kits are going for nowadays, because the only thing I have bought are coilovers. If you want full height and dampening capabilities, you are looking at over 1500 bucks. I would also get new plugs, wires, timing chain kit w/guides, and there are probably some seals that need to be done (rear main seal ect.) Also check things like tranny fluid, may need new brakes.
In the end, once its running mint, it is such a fun car. I personally dont have one, but I have a corrado vr6 and a cabrio vr6t. Close enough huh?
ps. put away about 5-6 grand for forced induction

[Tuna]

Re: MK3 GTI vr6?

Well, I am thinking at least 500 to fix the hatch, but probably a bit more. I am not sure what cup kits are going for nowadays, because the only thing I have bought are coilovers. If you want full height and dampening capabilities, you are looking at over 1500 bucks. I would also get new plugs, wires, timing chain kit w/guides, and there are probably some seals that need to be done (rear main seal ect.) Also check things like tranny fluid, may need new brakes.
In the end, once its running mint, it is such a fun car. I personally dont have one, but I have a corrado vr6 and a cabrio vr6t. Close enough huh?
ps. put away about 5-6 grand for forced induction

Sell me your Cabrio and you can buy one!!

[Silverfire]

Re: MK3 GTI vr6?

boost it u will love it

love the vr drives so smooth and id take it over any other vw engine right now anyday

about the 1500$ coils i dont think he needs top end stuff and unless u feel like going to c1 to get ripped off just pick up some weitecs or patecs for 6-800

[The_Stig]

Re: MK3 GTI vr6?

Yeah i was just looking on ecs for example and a decent h&r touring cup kit is 599 which isent to bad i guess. The only think that has me worried is the amount of km on the car. IM worried i will run into lots of problems or it wont last me?

[Silverfire]

Re: MK3 GTI vr6?

it will last just fine if maintained

[Silverfire]

Re: MK3 GTI vr6?

Well, I am thinking at least 500 to fix the hatch, but probably a bit more. I am not sure what cup kits are going for nowadays, because the only thing I have bought are coilovers. If you want full height and dampening capabilities, you are looking at over 1500 bucks. I would also get new plugs, wires, timing chain kit w/guides, and there are probably some seals that need to be done (rear main seal ect.) Also check things like tranny fluid, may need new brakes.
In the end, once its running mint, it is such a fun car. I personally dont have one, but I have a corrado vr6 and a cabrio vr6t. Close enough huh?
ps. put away about 5-6 grand for forced induction

is that the vr6t that dave has now?

[Mitcheh]

Re: MK3 GTI vr6?

Yeah i was just looking on ecs for example and a decent h&r touring cup kit is 599 which isent to bad i guess. The only think that has me worried is the amount of km on the car. IM worried i will run into lots of problems or it wont last me?

I got my Patec coilovers for $850 shipped, I'd say the extra $250 is worth it for the height adjustability...

[VRado6]

Re: MK3 GTI vr6?

If I remember right from when I did timing chains on my Corrado, I think it was around $1500 including the guides.

[GINCH]

Re: MK3 GTI vr6?

Search the user name "Trixx" on Vortex. He has VR6 GTI that he is contemplating selling. Its got 350000km's on it and still running strong. As a bunch of the other guys on here have said, its a bullit proof motor as long as its been maintained through out its life. I had H&R cupkit on my old GTI and I loved it. Mitch is right about the adjustablity of coils but I drove my Old GTI in the winter lowered 60/40 and never had any problems!

I also would have to agree with Dayle about the VR being the nicest VW motor. It just sounds so damn good!!!

[The_Stig]

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If I remember right from when I did timing chains on my Corrado, I think it was around $1500 including the guides.

IS that from a dealership? or is there cheaper places to get it done?

Thanks for the help guys, i will look into this car for sure.

[corradobomb]

Re: MK3 GTI vr6?

Yep thats the vrt dave has with him now

[Silverfire]

Re: MK3 GTI vr6?

call george at tunedub and ask how much for the chains he will give you a staight up price

[Tuna]

Re: MK3 GTI vr6?

I was looking at that one with 380,000kms or something. Nice car but that is a LOT of km's for the price.

It does go to show that it's reliable though.

[The_Stig]

Re: MK3 GTI vr6?

The owner has done the timing chain and serpantnt belt. IM guessing those are the 2 important ones?