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Why should I NOT buy a VR6 engined VW ??

grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Why should I NOT buy a VR6 engined VW ??grizz @grizz
	Oct 26, 2019 6:10:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Go on...... Tell me all of the reasons why potential a 23 year old, 140k Miles VR 6 is not the right car to buy. Thanks for the replies PS...... if you think I should yog up £700.00 on one.... do tell as well.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Why should I NOT buy a VR6 engined VW ??grizz @grizz
	Oct 26, 2019 6:30:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	More specifically this one. MOT history seems reasonable for 23 years. www.gumtree.com/p/volkswagen/volkswagen-sharan-vr6-carat/1356364234?utm_source=WhatsApp+&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=socialbuttons
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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mr2fc Posted a lot Posts: 1,990	Why should I NOT buy a VR6 engined VW ??mr2fc @mr2fc
	Oct 26, 2019 7:54:49 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Dave the mechanic mentioned cam chains (might have been belt?) and top mounts as reasons not to... ...thinking about it, did he mention cam chain/belt is on the wrong end of the engine making it a tricky thing? Part of me wants one anyway


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Imperial Posted a lot Posts: 1,800	Why should I NOT buy a VR6 engined VW ??Imperial @andy998imp
	Oct 26, 2019 7:56:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	They are one of VW's better engines, being a sharan parts are shared with the alhambra and galaxy so should be easy/cheap to obtain. The only down side is the fuel consumption.Other than that the Sharan in this spec is a cracking motor capable of gobbling miles with ease (oo0 er missus) ps don't forget the VR6 comes in more than one flavour and not much is interchangable so be careful Basically, go for it


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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Why should I NOT buy a VR6 engined VW ??grizz @grizz
	Oct 26, 2019 10:06:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 26, 2019 7:54:49 GMT mr2fc said: Dave the mechanic mentioned cam chains (might have been belt?) and top mounts as reasons not to... ...thinking about it, did he mention cam chain/belt is on the wrong end of the engine making it a tricky thing? Part of me wants one anyway Yup. Me too.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Why should I NOT buy a VR6 engined VW ??grizz @grizz
	Oct 26, 2019 10:11:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 26, 2019 7:56:07 GMT Imperial said: They are one of VW's better engines, being a sharan parts are shared with the alhambra and galaxy so should be easy/cheap to obtain. The only down side is the fuel consumption.Other than that the Sharan in this spec is a cracking motor capable of gobbling miles with ease (oo0 er missus) ps don't forget the VR6 comes in more than one flavour and not much is interchangable so be careful Basically, go for it Know nothing about different flavours of motor. But claimed 170 factory horses sounds plenty enough. Fuel consumption?? Paaahhhj.... After the Blazer, everything is a nauseating variety of “green” economy. 2-3k mules a year means its not a deal breaker at all.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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Imperial Posted a lot Posts: 1,800	Why should I NOT buy a VR6 engined VW ??Imperial @andy998imp
	Oct 26, 2019 10:22:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Grizz, they come in 2.8 or 2.9 guise ,12 and 24v respectively .There is also a 3.2 but thats later and rarer
	Last Edit: Oct 26, 2019 10:24:21 GMT by Imperial

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Why should I NOT buy a VR6 engined VW ??grizz @grizz
	Oct 26, 2019 10:28:49 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 26, 2019 10:22:48 GMT Imperial said: Grizz, they come in 2.8 or 2.9 guise ,12 and 24v respectively .There is also a 3.2 but thats later and rarer Fair enough. The one in the ad linked above is the one. 2.8 liter. Early I guess. Would not stop me buying it, but I know the collective knowledge on here massively outweighs my limited to loving the sound of them knowledge
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Imperial Posted a lot Posts: 1,800	Why should I NOT buy a VR6 engined VW ??Imperial @andy998imp
	Oct 26, 2019 10:40:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	2.9 24v was in the corrado


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welshpug Posted a lot Posts: 4,328	Why should I NOT buy a VR6 engined VW ??welshpug @welshpug
	Oct 26, 2019 13:42:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	one of the greatest engine sounds out there. I think the fuel economy is the only downside, the timing chain arrangement is relatively complex but I've not heard of any horror stories, they are indeed between the engine and the flywheel/transmission.
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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Why should I NOT buy a VR6 engined VW ??grizz @grizz
	Oct 26, 2019 19:19:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 26, 2019 13:42:10 GMT welshpug said: one of the greatest engine sounds out there. I think the fuel economy is the only downside, the timing chain arrangement is relatively complex but I've not heard of any horror stories, they are indeed between the engine and the flywheel/transmission. Fuel consumption is not a problem Well...... Seller seems to have disappeared So the search continues
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strikey Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,031	Why should I NOT buy a VR6 engined VW ??strikey @strikey
	Oct 26, 2019 19:25:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Why should I NOT buy a VR6 engined VW ?? ....coz poor old prozac will get the hump!
	'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating '80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip '97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile! firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.

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piguin Part of things Posts: 136	Why should I NOT buy a VR6 engined VW ??piguin @piguin
	Oct 26, 2019 23:42:56 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Because it isn't old or Amurican enough?


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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Why should I NOT buy a VR6 engined VW ??grizz @grizz
	Oct 27, 2019 6:29:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 26, 2019 19:25:07 GMT strikey said: Why should I NOT buy a VR6 engined VW ?? ....coz poor old prozac will get the hump! This is true. Oct 26, 2019 23:42:56 GMT piguin said: Because it isn't old or Amurican enough? True, but it’s about a functional tool, larger, stronger and more versatile with tow hook than the little van thar can. Prozac is brilliant but I need brillianterrrer. 😉
	Last Edit: Oct 27, 2019 6:30:10 GMT by grizz 1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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Kierenbrown Part of things Posts: 365	Why should I NOT buy a VR6 engined VW ??Kierenbrown @greendiesel
	Oct 27, 2019 6:32:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 26, 2019 10:40:27 GMT Imperial said: 2.9 24v was in the corrado Pretty sure the 2.9 in the Corrado was only 12v the same as the 2.8
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OGDB Part of things Posts: 544	Why should I NOT buy a VR6 engined VW ??OGDB @bigtee
	Oct 27, 2019 19:33:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I have had a 2.9 swapped caddy van and a 3.2. They can suffer with chain stretch but this can be checked in vagcom. Mileage wise I’ve had 36mpg on a good run at fair motorway speeds. They Respond to turbo conversions very well.


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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Why should I NOT buy a VR6 engined VW ??grizz @grizz
	Oct 28, 2019 18:36:40 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Well... Seems seller has disappeared. Miffed.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Why should I NOT buy a VR6 engined VW ??grizz @grizz
	Oct 28, 2019 18:37:21 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	PS. Thank you all for the replies and opinions Much appreciated
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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granvia Part of things Posts: 89	Why should I NOT buy a VR6 engined VW ??granvia @granvia
	Oct 28, 2019 21:57:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	What about a Toyota Granvia with the 3.4 V6 petrol auto, mines been converted into a camper so a tad heavier than normal but it still surprises a few people, a few weeks ago it put up quite a respectable show against a late merc estate down the m61 slip road , happy with that 👍🏻👍🏻
	Last Edit: Oct 28, 2019 21:58:09 GMT by granvia

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rallyboy Part of things Posts: 372	Why should I NOT buy a VR6 engined VW ??rallyboy @rallyboy
	Oct 28, 2019 22:48:25 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 27, 2019 19:33:44 GMT OGDB said: They Respond to turbo conversions very well. Yes, I have an itch for a 3.2T ...


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