pogweasel Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Mmmmmkay. Seems tidy enough, though with any actual use it will crumble. And they hide the rot fairly well. I had a MkIV that looked presentable from 9 yards, but when we stripped it before it got weighed, the rot in the front 1/4 of the car and around the rear suspension was frightening. Still, it was pretty reliable (though a bit horrid to start from cold). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I think the Mk3s were better made than the Mk4s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Not as bad a car as people say. I had a y plate 1.6 estate and it was a brilliant car for a cheepie. Only had to replace the distributer as when the seals go the cam pushes oil through it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.welfare Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I seem to recall hearing that the Mk3 Ghia models were mainly built at the Saarlouis factory in Germany, with much better rot protection, so that's (partially) why more survive - that and the fact that Ghias were bought by minted old giffers, the plebs buying 1.3Ls of course that were built at Halewood.Having said that my uncle had an A-reg 1.3L 3-door from six months old until 2001, and amazingly despite it living outside and never being cleaned, even the battery tray was rust-free. Still got scrapped though, for reasons that escape me (head gasket I think).'Course, I might be completely wrong and am getting my story mixed up with Sierras, but nonetheless - looks nice to me, the 4spd is meant to have a sweeter change than the 5spd, and if the dash isn't cracked sell it to a concours purist for £££! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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