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True Mk3 values: cheap grail with believers betting on a rise

Volkswagen GTI (Mk3) · value-and-market

Across 2021-2026, genuine Mk3s in this dataset closed between about 6,000 and 13,600 dollars: JDM and Euro ABF 16V imports mostly 6,300-13,600, the US Driver's Edition at 11,666, a supercharged VR6 at 12,100, and a one-of-18 COX RT race car failing to sell at 15,000. Import evangelists repeatedly predicted the German-built ABF cars would be the next collectible GTI, while sellers complained of thin bidding and one commenter openly hoped prices would stay attainable so the cars get driven.