what year is your golf? the early MK3s are known to have several electrical problems, but mechanically, they are fairly sound.
The VR6 is a workhorse. It is fairly reliable but I am inexperienced with this engine. I had a 97 golf and no problems arose except the ones it had when I bought it.

 

what year is your golf? the early MK3s are known to have several electrical problems, but mechanically, they are fairly sound.
The VR6 is a workhorse. It is fairly reliable but I am inexperienced with this engine. I had a 97 golf and no problems arose except the ones it had when I bought it.

It's a 96 golf. Greg, I just passed the 100k mark this weekend, and I have not had any problems with mine. I got it with 50k more than 2 years ago, and have only had a few problems at the start (had to replace fuel line, few other small things that I can't think of right now), but since then, I have had NO problems. The engine feels stronger than before (could be the pulley/chip combo too). But I push it hard sometime (I think I have a similar driving style as you do..hahaha), but mostly keep it under control. The 24v is a pretty new engine (the came out in 2002 I think)...But from what people have said (that I have heard) is they love the 24v. I have said before if/when my 12v dies, I would drop a 24v in...but the more I think about it, I think I would rather just have the 12v rebuilt.

 

what year is your golf? the early MK3s are known to have several electrical problems, but mechanically, they are fairly sound.
The VR6 is a workhorse. It is fairly reliable but I am inexperienced with this engine. I had a 97 golf and no problems arose except the ones it had when I bought it.

It's a 97 golf. Greg, I just passed the 100k mark this weekend, and I have not had any problems with mine. I got it with 50k more than 2 years ago, and have only had a few problems at the start (had to replace fuel line, few other small things that I can't think of right now), but since then, I have had NO problems. The engine feels stronger than before (could be the pulley/chip combo too). But I push it hard sometime (I think I have a similar driving style as you do..hahaha), but mostly keep it under control. The 24v is a pretty new engine (the came out in 2002 I think)...But from what people have said (that I have heard) is they love the 24v. I have said before if/when my 12v dies, I would drop a 24v in...but the more I think about it, I think I would rather just have the 12v rebuilt.

Ha....it's a '96 you big dummy! I already know all about your car mario brianni, just lookin for more info. Did you get the crank pulley on?

 

The early MKIV's had a couple electrical problems, but the motor itself has always been reliable. For a couple years the coils, MAF sensor and temp sensors were a problem, but they have since been fixed. I wouldn't hesitate to buy one. Wait, I have one!

 

The vr6 24v is a beautiful engine

 

i dont know a lot about 3rd Gen VR6's but the MK4 12v and 24v are some of the best running, low matince motors out there... i loved mine and often yearn for it even though the 1.8 is quality too

 

Ok, so how about the MkIV as a whole? please be honest!

 

Not a whole lot has gone wrong with mine, and I am being completely honest. I just maintain it according to the service manual intervals. Other than a brake switch and a Mass air flow sensor, nothing serious at all. But then again, I also got paid to update my window regulators BEFORE they could ever break, so I have never had a window problem, ever. :wink:

 

yeah i had a window fall into my door but i hear thats prity normal i hear, um i had a front grill fall out but the clips broke which i linked to hitting a raccoon, and some problem with the lights my main harness went out
but other than that my VR ran like a champ..... saved my life too,,, had it been a honda i wouldnt be here right now

 

I love my mk IV because the VR6 is fast and smooth...it also has a nice ride...I've had no problems but it's only got 6500 miles on it

 

help

Can any body tell me, is there a lot of VR6 . I can tell I am new to this..
I just got my VR6 and still dont know what kind I have its a 2000 jetta.
Does anyone know and have picture for the 3 diff VR6. thanks..