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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: stevengeelan on 21 June 2009, 20:52

Title: Golf GTI Mk2 5 door
Post by: stevengeelan on 21 June 2009, 20:52

Should I buy it?

I've got a mk5 just now, was looking for a mk1 as a project but came across a mk2 on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&item=120436011534 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&item=120436011534)

Title: Re: Golf GTI Mk2 5 door
Post by: Mew on 21 June 2009, 21:06

Quote from: stevengeelan on 21 June 2009, 20:52

Should I buy it?

Have you looked at it?

Title: Re: Golf GTI Mk2 5 door
Post by: stevengeelan on 21 June 2009, 21:06

No

Title: Re: Golf GTI Mk2 5 door
Post by: Mew on 21 June 2009, 21:12

To be honest, that's probably the best way to answer your question.

It looks tidy enough in the pics, although the wheels and mirrors don't do anything for me.

That said, something strange seems to be going on with the jacking point covers, especially the front off side. The pics don't really show the bolster wear on the seats and no pics of the engine at all. Steering wheel would suggest power steering (i think), but it isn't mentioned anywhere in the ad so best to assume none fitted.

At the end of the day, it seems to be a base spec 8v with no power steering, no electric windows, no electric mirrors so i wouldn't say it's anything special.

I'd say the best thing to do is do a little research on here, go and look at it with your new found knowledge, write down any concerns and then come back to the forum for answers. :smiley:

Title: Re: Golf GTI Mk2 5 door
Post by: maxp on 21 June 2009, 21:21

Buying a motor off ebay without looking at it first is always going to be a gamble.

Im not mad on the non vw doormats, gearknob, wheels and england flag on the numberplate  :sick:

You can see the bolster damage he mentioned here, http://i.ebayimg.com/23/!BUj+ZiwCGk~$(KGrHgoH-EQEjlLluvvMBKOINn7pbg~~_1.JPG (http://i.ebayimg.com/23/!BUj+ZiwCGk~$(KGrHgoH-EQEjlLluvvMBKOINn7pbg~~_1.JPG)
Its a shame its on the cushion cos it means basically replacing the whole seat.

Title: Re: Golf GTI Mk2 5 door
Post by: theclash on 21 June 2009, 21:21

look at this guys feedback hes a dealer and not a very honest one.
i personaly would give it a miss gofor something that as at least had the same owner for 12 month.
up to you but man from delmonte he say noooooooooooooooooooooooo
 fraudster :shocked:

Title: Re: Golf GTI Mk2 5 door
Post by: Conker on 21 June 2009, 22:43

Quote from: theclash on 21 June 2009, 21:21

look at this guys feedback hes a dealer and not a very honest one.
i personaly would give it a miss gofor something that as at least had the same owner for 12 month.
up to you but man from delmonte he say noooooooooooooooooooooooo
 fraudster :shocked:

Thats a bit harsh.


I would go and view it if it was say,  under 40 miles away.

DW

Title: Re: Golf GTI Mk2 5 door
Post by: Wayne on 21 June 2009, 23:10

Always view before buying a car on ebay.