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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: Ninja on 17 July 2009, 19:53
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As a lot of people probably know, you can buy brand new MK1's (citigolfs) from south africa. I was just wondering how much it would cost to import one, and are the 1.6 engines GTI like?
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Most than it's worth tbh.
Probably over £15k for an new OK spec Citi, inc import costs and transport costs.
The 1.6 is no GTI-alike really but has some poke to it with 100hp in the new 2007 model and with an average 25mpg you might as well get a real GTI and have it professionally rebuilt for less than the cost of a Citi imported.
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Aww, and a BRAND NEW MK1 golf sounded so interesting. :embarassed:
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Aww, and a BRAND NEW MK1 golf sounded so interesting. :embarassed:
Not really a mk1 from what I have read.
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They resmeble a mk1 and thats about it, the rear quarters were changed (have a new swage line) the build quality is dire and they rust like a rusty thing, as for being a GTI then the last production car was sold in the 80's and many restored since .... never built in South Africa.
They are horrible, and convinced they are built from pattern panels that the genuine restorer wouldnt touch . :wink:
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:laugh:
Oh dear... head's needs to be extracted out of the rear panel methinks.
Of course the had to update the interior eventually - it's logical.
They'll only rust here because they're built for a country that doesn't need to grit their roads every winter.
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Oh dear... head's needs to be extracted out of the rear panel methinks.
Of course the had to update the interior eventually - it's logical.
They'll only rust here because they're built for a country that doesn't need to grit their roads every winter.
I just quite like the idea of being able to buy a modern MK1 for 15K imported. I'll probably never do it, but it's nice t know I can hehe.
The rear lights are horrid though. :sick:
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i took this pic at gti summer fest:
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll313/Dan34_photo/GTI%20Summer%20Fest%2009/DSC_0098.jpg)
i thinks it one of em? :undecided:
Dan
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i took this pic at gti summer fest:
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll313/Dan34_photo/GTI%20Summer%20Fest%2009/DSC_0098.jpg)
i thinks it one of em? :undecided:
Dan
omg.. I.. Like.
I would stick a GTI badge on it though. hehe.
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I wonder if my local VW dealer would import one.. Just out of curiosity. :rolleyes:
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That looks like one, although it may just be a replica. similar colour to my mates, but his is darker.
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If you want to import one then go for the "R" model
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/df/VW_Citi_Golf_R-Line.jpg/800px-VW_Citi_Golf_R-Line.jpg)
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If you want to import one then go for the "R" model
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/df/VW_Citi_Golf_R-Line.jpg/800px-VW_Citi_Golf_R-Line.jpg)
The R model is not listed on the website.. :huh:
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They only made 100 or so. They're rare as the proverbial rocking horse poop and will cost you a bomb.
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They only made 100 or so. They're rare as the proverbial rocking horse poop and will cost you a bomb.
I want one now. :shocked:
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Here you go there is a few on the South African Autotrader http://search.autotrader.co.za/www/cars_search?country=ZA¤cy=ZAR&modelexact=1&make=Volkswagen&model=Citi&keywords=r&min_pr=&max_pr=&min_year=&max_year=&mileage_RANGE=0&source=&sort=5&SUBMIT.x=28&SUBMIT.y=7&page=0 (http://search.autotrader.co.za/www/cars_search?country=ZA¤cy=ZAR&modelexact=1&make=Volkswagen&model=Citi&keywords=r&min_pr=&max_pr=&min_year=&max_year=&mileage_RANGE=0&source=&sort=5&SUBMIT.x=28&SUBMIT.y=7&page=0)
Think they works out to be from £7500 to £10500!!
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There is a cream coloured one not far from me in Bromley which I see now and again.
I feel like Iv gone back in time when I see it.
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http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/23/in-south-africa-vw-citi-golf-gets-rated-r/
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:laugh: Oh dear... head's needs to be extracted out of the rear panel methinks. Of course the had to update the interior eventually - it's logical. They'll only rust here because they're built for a country that doesn't need to grit their roads every winter.
totally agree jay considerin I hav actually drive one.sh!t off a stick and really enjoyable,of course it had been modded but there aren many cars which haven.one person on here commented on one once and considerin the amount of work he had 2 do 2 his car 2 make it look half decent it actually made me larf.dont hate just appreciate or else it wud b a feckin borin sad car world!imho