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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: Smithy23 on 22 October 2009, 20:31

Title: New to the Golf world!!
Post by: Smithy23 on 22 October 2009, 20:31

All,

Brand new to the GTI world, and looking to buy myself a Mk1 Convertile soonish!!

Just looking for any advise, tips, ifo to look out for when purchasing.

Cheers

Steve

Title: Re: New to the Golf world!!
Post by: deanpompey on 22 October 2009, 21:57

congrats on making a very good decision!

mk1's are the daddies!  :grin:

loads of info floating around on buying mk1's.

check all usual areas for tinworm, and make sure to check under seals, roof etc for hidden rot.

Title: Re: New to the Golf world!!
Post by: rubjonny on 23 October 2009, 10:44

wherabouts are you, im selling mine :)

Title: Re: New to the Golf world!!
Post by: Smithy23 on 26 October 2009, 15:45

Cheers for the tips, what kind of Golf MK1 Convertibles are good to be looking for, not looking for anything to boyed up!!

Not sure if there is just the standard Mk1 Convertible or if there are different varieties!?

As you can see very new to this world!!

Cheers

Title: Re: New to the Golf world!!
Post by: westfield on 26 October 2009, 19:35

Mate

Have a look here as well  :wink:

http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums

Title: Re: New to the Golf world!!
Post by: gibby on 27 October 2009, 15:18

There's a couple of threads on buying cabs in the mk1 maintenance section of this site.

There are two types of cabs, Clippers and GTIs. GTIs have fuel injection, Clippers are carbed models. The newer cabs have bigger bumpers and side skirts and these are called "Clipper kits" but can be found on Clippers and GTIs. Confused ! There are lots of cabs around, but if I was looking for one again I'd look for the older special editions of either a Rivage (had one for years and loved it) or a Sportline, but you will pay more for these models.

Have a more detailed look around this section (and the mk1 org site shown above) as between the two there is loads of info. Good luck with your search.

Title: Re: New to the Golf world!!
Post by: Smithy23 on 27 October 2009, 18:51

Thanks to all the help and links, will keep checking the forum for info and let you all no how the purchase is getting on!!

Many thanks once again

Steve

Title: Re: New to the Golf world!!
Post by: Wayne on 01 November 2009, 00:06

Welcome to the site.

Title: Re: New to the Golf world!!
Post by: deanpompey on 05 November 2009, 00:13

the OLDER special edition Rivage???? you mean the 91 - 92 Runout model  :wink:???? :lol:

but yeah thats the one to go for, pricey though.

otherwise go for a proper old one, just make double sure its been well looked after!

Title: Re: New to the Golf world!!
Post by: gibby on 05 November 2009, 00:36

Oh yeah, I meant later, not older. Sorry Miss. :rolleyes:

They were runout models from 91 (J) - 93/94 (L) if you really want to be picky. :tongue: