
Tapatalk 2
yellowMax wrote: . Do the UK ones come with ABS??
Not strictly true - the mk3 is quite different (apart from the engine) to the mk 1 and mk2 - different chassis, very different body panels, and uprated suspension and brakes. Conversely, the difference between the mk3 and mk4 is principally the engine (and final drive) - the chassis, bodywork and suspension are very similar.TmaX9 wrote:Not as simple a decision as deciding between a Mk1,2,or 3 though.
They were all essentially identical machines apart from the Mk3's styling changes and a few tweaks, but the Mk4 is a totally new design although the engine is a derivative of the original.
MrGrumpy wrote:A mk3 or a mk4??? a very interesting question!
Testers say the mk4 is better is several ways, though I think it has improvements rather than a revolution. But there is the unknown quantity of the belt drive. I remember a post on here recently where a mk3 owner had a test ride on the mk4 and couldn't feel much difference!
As a mk3 owner, it doesn't seem worth upgrading to a mk4. However, if you are buying one or other its a damned close run thing. Frankly, there doesn't seem enough difference in the mk4 to make it worth the extra. Maybe best to buy a mk3, add a new variator which will give you half the performance gains of the mk4 for only £300, put your Akra exhaust on, and you've effectively got mk4 performance with the chain drive!