buying a VR6 golf

kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Nov 2007, 1:09 pm

#619949

hey people
whats the pros and cons about buying a 1995 VR6 golf whats peoples experience etc
anythings to look out for when inspecting
cheers
rhys

it aint just cool its aircool'd

MR__G Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined Aug 2007 · 7 Nov 2007, 3:57 pm

#619962

Hey kombi kid, I owned a vr6 for about 6 years from 30,000k's to 198,000k's, the main problem I had was common with all golfs ,dam window regulaters!A few other probs I had was with the aircon/heating had a leak inside (smells like cat piss for a minute when turned on) so check for this on inspection it apparently is common,leading to dash off job which I was quoted $1500 up.Also check roof lining as they have a tendancy to sag.

Now for the pros IT'S FRIGGIN QUICK!!!!and seeing the look on peoples faces when your golf kicks their ass off the lights.total sleepers.

P.S keep an eye out for' colour concept' vr6's only 100 in australia red,black,blue,yellow,green 20 of each.Colour coded leather interior.Mine was red(the best of the lot I think) he he he.Look for colour coded badges on back pass. doors and stamped on seats.There are some pics of mine on flat four veedub club website.

Hope this helps,and be sure to put some pics up if you get one.GOOD LUCK DUDE.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Nov 2007, 4:24 pm

#619968

make sure the ABS system is working cost me $2800 to get fixed

some people remove the warning globe

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

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kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Nov 2007, 9:55 am

#620087

ok kool thanks for all your advice is there anyway to pick up the abs faults if the warning light has been removed?
cheers
rhys

it aint just cool its aircool'd

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Nov 2007, 10:09 am

#620091

Well it should come on with the ignition and go out shortly after the car has been started

If this happens then try jaming the brakes on when test driving the car stick your foot hard on the pedal it should pulsat slightly

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

sikdub Wolfsburg Wizard

571 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Nov 2007, 8:49 pm

#620326

Should have bought mine Rhys. I'd just say beware of the fact the cooling system is built poorly out of plastic and will begin to fall apart. The heater core would have caused Mr G's problem and if you're handy it's not that hard to pull the entire dash out and swap in a new core. They don't go 'that' hard compared to todays cars but when you compare them to the equivalent years commodore or falcon they're pretty good.

Have a look here too....
VW Watercooled

JVLRacing Custom Title Time!

1,100 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 12 Nov 2007, 2:31 pm

#620598

Just purchased a R32 04 6months ago! One very fukin quick car.No probs yet.

kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Nov 2007, 9:14 am

#620721

yer thats what i was thinkin steve ended up buying a VR6 passat up here the golf "had its problems" the passat has log booked 95000 km's and is in great condition!

it aint just cool its aircool'd

boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

563 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 13 Nov 2007, 10:50 am

#620729

I had a VR6 Passat for 9 years and was a brilliant car to drive...the manual box was a hoot.
My main issues were a fuel pump at 120,000kms ($1200) and a myriad of cooling problems, water pump and hoses.
Also, being so heavy, the Passat chewed brakes and front rotors, probably not a problem with the Golf.

The positives certainly outweighed the negatives. So long as it has a solid history, all should be good and you will have a wonderful car.

1959 Mercedes Benz 190
1963 Chevrolet Corvair
1969 BMW 2002 Auto
1973 Mercedes Benz 230.6

ratty 63 Custom Title Time!

1,083 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 13 Nov 2007, 11:15 am

#620730

I know that my brother has seen a number of VR6 vehicles with damage to the front engine mounting point (where the engine mounts are bolted to the chassis) - usually caused by too many drag-racing style starts off the lights.

A couple of my friends own them - they all have medium to huge number of K's on the clock - and apart from the odd cooling issue (hoses and plastic connectors/header tanks, etc) they have been very reliable.

R 🙂

40hp, 6V and ...er... slowly making improvements 😂

It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice!

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57oval Officially Full-On Dubber

305 posts · joined Oct 2006 · 13 Nov 2007, 4:50 pm

#620761

I have a 95 vr6 with 55800k's, no problems to date, awesum to drive with good fuel economy. Looking at letting her go if any one intrestead.