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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Voodoo-Music on 25 September 2009, 23:46

Title: Looking for the mk2 for me
Post by: Voodoo-Music on 25 September 2009, 23:46
Well after owning the mk4 and leaving to get family car now im back but i want a mk2. Selling up my mondeo st220 and gonna try and find a very good white mk2

What will i get for about £3500, thats my budget

going old schools the way  :evil:
Title: Re: Looking for the mk2 for me
Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 26 September 2009, 01:21
Well after owning the mk4 and leaving to get family car now im back but i want a mk2. Selling up my mondeo st220 and gonna try and find a very good white mk2

What will i get for about £3500, thats my budget

going old schools the way  :evil:

Give me £3500 and i'll spray my car any colour you like.
Baz.
Title: Re: Looking for the mk2 for me
Post by: Voodoo-Music on 26 September 2009, 10:11
lol thanks for the offer but it think i would like a original white

found a few but there bloody miles away, not many good ones around now
Title: Re: Looking for the mk2 for me
Post by: Reasty on 26 September 2009, 10:48
If your looking for a standard 8v then this might be worth a look and way under your budget,looks lovely.

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1015405.htm
Title: Re: Looking for the mk2 for me
Post by: Jay on 26 September 2009, 11:08
Were there any 16v's in white?  :huh: I've only ever seen white 8v's...  :undecided:
Title: Re: Looking for the mk2 for me
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 26 September 2009, 12:38
Were there any 16v's in white?  :huh: I've only ever seen white 8v's...  :undecided:

Yes.
Title: Re: Looking for the mk2 for me
Post by: kmpowell on 26 September 2009, 15:35
This one has been for a sale for a few weeks now:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1233700.htm

I was tempted to go and see it myself, because if it is as described then a few quid chucked at it to bring it back to standard (get rid of the smoked lights etc) will mean you have a £4k-£5k car for potentially £2.5k (after haggling). :)

... but then I thought having two 100% unmolested and original 'valvers' might be a bit greedy!  :grin:
Title: Re: Looking for the mk2 for me
Post by: Voodoo-Music on 26 September 2009, 16:19
noticed a black one on ebay that looks immaculate 110437091534


What should i look for if i went to buy it
Title: Re: Looking for the mk2 for me
Post by: Jay on 26 September 2009, 16:25
Rust, rust, misaligned panels and rust. Any suspension or mechanical bits can be replaced, the shell can't if it's rotten.
Title: Re: Looking for the mk2 for me
Post by: Reasty on 26 September 2009, 16:57
Were there any 16v's in white?  :huh: I've only ever seen white 8v's...  :undecided:

yep my 16v is White!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Looking for the mk2 for me
Post by: Voodoo-Music on 26 September 2009, 17:09
best colour i think but getting them aint easy lol
Title: Re: Looking for the mk2 for me
Post by: kmpowell on 26 September 2009, 17:26
best colour i think but getting them aint easy lol
Don't be daft, Tornado Red is the best.  :wink:
Title: Re: Looking for the mk2 for me
Post by: Voodoo-Music on 26 September 2009, 17:26
best colour i think but getting them aint easy lol
Don't be daft, Tornado Red is the best.  :wink:


Your car looks mint condition, if you dont mind me asking how much did you pay

Title: Re: Looking for the mk2 for me
Post by: Jay on 26 September 2009, 17:37
best colour i think but getting them aint easy lol
Don't be daft, Tornado Red is the best.  :wink:

A man that sees sense! :afro:
Title: Re: Looking for the mk2 for me
Post by: kmpowell on 26 September 2009, 17:49
if you dont mind me asking how much did you pay
A lot less than what she's now worth. ;)

It took me a fair few months to find as well. Low Milage (sub 100k) unmolested 16 'valvers' are a rare breed and at today's prices you'll need at least £3k in your sky to get a half decent one, £4k-£5k for a really good un, and £5k for an absolute minter.

If you do find one though you'll be in the money, cos they are rapidly appreciating in value as the years go on.

:)
Title: Re: Looking for the mk2 for me
Post by: Jay on 26 September 2009, 17:54
The scrappage scheme has helped raise the price too  :grin:
Title: Re: Looking for the mk2 for me
Post by: Voodoo-Music on 26 September 2009, 19:00
I found a mint cindition oak green g60, been converted by stealth

What was the g60 like ?
Title: Re: Looking for the mk2 for me
Post by: Jay on 26 September 2009, 19:24
Notorious for not running properly & breaking down :grin:

If the charger has been rebuilt recently (they need it every 40k) and it is running sweet now, I don't see why not as long as it has a decent service history and the shell is in good condition.
Title: Re: Looking for the mk2 for me
Post by: Voodoo-Music on 26 September 2009, 19:27
apparently the engine was fitted 1000 miles ago by stealth and had new supercharger etc
Title: Re: Looking for the mk2 for me
Post by: kmpowell on 26 September 2009, 19:47
I found a mint cindition oak green g60, been converted by stealth

What was the g60 like ?

If you are buying as an investment, stick with OEM. Edition one G60s are very rare though, so prepare to budget £4.5k minimum.
Title: Re: Looking for the mk2 for me
Post by: Voodoo-Music on 28 September 2009, 01:35
this ones a conversion and still on the log book as a gti

Still looking and scowering, the guy for the white one wont take less than £2700 and i think thats a bit steep for that car ?

What you think
Title: Re: Looking for the mk2 for me
Post by: Neo Badness on 28 September 2009, 21:10
this ones a conversion and still on the log book as a gti

Still looking and scowering, the guy for the white one wont take less than £2700 and i think thats a bit steep for that car ?

What you think

Might be, might not it's condition that is key.

I bought an OG16v off PH's with only 110k on the clock, spent a bit on putting it through it's MOT, took my girlfriend away for the weekend and the chef at the hotel wanted to buy it for 2.5k. And this is before I sort the paintwork out :shocked: I'm still putting an ABF in mine though as I didn't buy it to wrap it in cotton wool... :grin:

thought you might find this useful

http://www.matey-matey.com/golf_buying_guide.shtml

Thought this might
Title: Re: Looking for the mk2 for me
Post by: dubber36 on 29 September 2009, 17:16
You could do alot worse than go here http://www.volkscars.com/home/

I bought mine off him. He always has a choice of genuine, original few owner cars, with nice mileage. I may have paid a bit more than from a private seller, but it saved me the fuel, time off work and effort of going to look at others.