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Offline David Blunkett

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Advise on buying a mk1 GTI
« on: 15 March 2005, 17:34 »
Hello,

I'm currently a Corrado owner who?s looking to sell up and get myself a classic (although no doubt the Corrado is heading that way).

So what should I look for?

There seems to be a lot out there but what are some of the pit falls?
I use to have a Scirocco so have come across the fuel filler hose rusting out (which incidentally buggered a brand new Webber carb due to the rusty bits). I understand the wings can suffer with rust? Also, are the engines bomb proof as it will be used daily and I do like to enjoy a bit of pedal down action!

My Corrado should sell for between 2-2.5k so that?s what I'll have to play with.

Thanks


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Offline Golfgal

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Re: Advise on buying a mk1 GTI
« Reply #1 on: 15 March 2005, 18:30 »
My little mk1 is the best fun ever but I cant deny the handling compared to a raddo is prob not quite so good (ahem)

Look out for rust round the sunroof if u going for one with a sunroof  :undecided:

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Re: Advise on buying a mk1 GTI
« Reply #2 on: 15 March 2005, 18:31 »
welcome to the forum...have a looksee below..mayb an ok guide for any mk1,certain points  :undecided:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=18122.0

Dinx :kiss:
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Re: Advise on buying a mk1 GTI
« Reply #3 on: 15 March 2005, 18:38 »
Should blind people be allowed to drive??

Oh yeah they drive mk3's  :evil:
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Re: Advise on buying a mk1 GTI
« Reply #4 on: 15 March 2005, 18:50 »
Quote from: GolfGal on 15 March 2005, 18:30
My little mk1 is the best fun ever but I cant deny the handling compared to a raddo is prob not quite so good (ahem)


we wont mention anything wink, wink, nudge, nudge. . . :tongue:
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Re: Advise on buying a mk1 GTI
« Reply #5 on: 15 March 2005, 18:51 »
and welcome, happy hunting for the mk1, such a sweet car, i want one
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Re: Advise on buying a mk1 GTI
« Reply #6 on: 15 March 2005, 20:29 »
Quote from: GolfGal on 15 March 2005, 18:38
Should blind people be allowed to drive??

Oh yeah they drive mk3's :evil:

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR :evil:

Welcome to the forum by hte way mate lol :grin:
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Re: Advise on buying a mk1 GTI
« Reply #7 on: 16 March 2005, 08:23 »
Welcome mate,  :cool:
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Offline piggy

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Re: Advise on buying a mk1 GTI
« Reply #8 on: 16 March 2005, 09:03 »
Quote from: GolfGal on 15 March 2005, 18:38
Should blind people be allowed to drive??

Oh yeah they drive mk3's? :evil:
:grin: :grin: :grin:

150 :laugh:  :wink:
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Offline David Blunkett

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Re: Advise on buying a mk1 GTI
« Reply #9 on: 16 March 2005, 09:21 »
Thanks a lot guys! I must admit, I'm slightly concerned about jumping from the C over to an mk1 especially as it will be an everyday car!

That said the summers coming and bombing around in a real classic is something I'm really looking forward to. The other half is very dubious as she does enjoy all the C has to offer.

I'll keep you posted on how I get on and will no doubt have a number of questions once purchased.

Thanks again!
(Steve  :laugh:)
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