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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: rutteger on 29 June 2004, 14:18

Title: How much to pay for a MK1 GTI ?
Post by: rutteger on 29 June 2004, 14:18
I'm sure this must have come up a few times before (however my quick search came up blank). I'm looking to buy a MK1 GTI (ideally a later 1.8 or even Campaign) and was wondering how much I'd be looking to pay? I'm not necessarily after a minter and am willing to put in some work.

I've already looked at one Y reg GTI which was a shed. Couldn't even open the bonnet - didn't matter though because I'd already ruled it out...
Title: Re:How much to pay for a MK1 GTI ?
Post by: gibby on 29 June 2004, 14:35
Hi matey, good question but you will find that it will depend on how much you are willing to pay and what condition the car is in, there doesn't seem to be any hard and fast rules on the price of mk1s but they are steadily becoming more and more expensive, if you find the right car and are willing to pay the price asked then I'd suggest that you go for it.

Best to check out places like autotrader or the Golf+ website in the classifieds to get an idea of how much they are going for, I'd be surprised if you can find a campaign though. Happy hunting  :)
Title: Re:How much to pay for a MK1 GTI ?
Post by: vixteris on 29 June 2004, 14:46
to be honest there going for silly money. ive been looking for a resonable tintop for a while now.  :-\

 ive seen em go for 800ish needing a whole load of work and to find a rustless, running gorgeous car ur talking 3k upwards.  :o

im still after that bargain which i know will turn up one day,  just got to keep them eyes wide open  ::)

 ;D
Title: Re:How much to pay for a MK1 GTI ?
Post by: rutteger on 29 June 2004, 16:34
It's a pretty open ended question I guess.

Was looking to spend around 1K - 1.5K for something which might need some tidying but wouldn't need anything major doing. Am I dreaming?

Anyone care to share how much they picked up their mk1 for and what sort of nick it was in.
Title: Re:How much to pay for a MK1 GTI ?
Post by: gibby on 30 June 2004, 08:34
No not dreaming, for 1 - 1.5k you should be able to get something that may need a bit of tidying. No point in telling you how much mine cost as it's a cab and it's a J plate anyway, comparing apples and oranges.  :)
Title: Re:How much to pay for a MK1 GTI ?
Post by: canadaMK1 on 01 July 2004, 16:47

 ive seen em go for 800ish needing a whole load of work and to find a rustless, running gorgeous car ur talking 3k upwards.  :o
WOW.... I mean WOW. I feel sorry for you guys, I paid $600 canadian for my 80 cabby w/ a 84 gti motor that converts to about 330 in the UK, for a nice one you are looking a $4000 here so like 1600 over there. sorry I would put the pound sign on the prices but my key board does not have it :-[
Title: Re:How much to pay for a MK1 GTI ?
Post by: Yastik on 06 July 2004, 16:21
Mine IS rustless and running and I can't get any sod to even come look at it!!!!!!
Title: Re:How much to pay for a MK1 GTI ?
Post by: AdamB on 06 July 2004, 16:29
Mine IS rustless and running and I can't get any sod to even come look at it!!!!!!


You must be targeting it at the wrong audience, try e-bay or advertising it on a specialist magazine like PVW or The Golf+
Title: Re:How much to pay for a MK1 GTI ?
Post by: golfvr6 on 12 July 2004, 16:55
10p
Title: Re:How much to pay for a MK1 GTI ?
Post by: Speedydub on 12 July 2004, 17:01
There's quite a few on eBay at the mo. Go and look first tho....
Title: Re:How much to pay for a MK1 GTI ?
Post by: vixteris on 12 July 2004, 17:11
10p

r u startin rich boy!!  ::)
Title: Re:How much to pay for a MK1 GTI ?
Post by: AdamB on 12 July 2004, 17:24
10p

r u startin rich boy!!  ::)

No amount of money can buy good taste  ;)
Title: Re:How much to pay for a MK1 GTI ?
Post by: golfvr6 on 12 July 2004, 17:43
So where were you yesterday Adam?
Title: Re:How much to pay for a MK1 GTI ?
Post by: AdamB on 12 July 2004, 17:53
^ Putting a new roof on my garage and shed - why?
Title: Re:How much to pay for a MK1 GTI ?
Post by: M17 KVN on 23 July 2004, 20:10
I got my Black MK1 Cabriolet for ???? sum. bargin eh!!! he he!! right place at right time i guess. Well it has the Karmann RS front bumper now and it looks sweet!!!  

To be honest if you have a MK1 you will find it very hard to even think about selling it as in my eyes my MK1 is priceless, it doesnt look as good as adams one tho. But im happy.

Hope you find one soon as you will love it when you do finally get one, they are great fun and they make peoples heads turn!!