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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Toby on 15 March 2010, 18:43

Title: brought that mk2 :D
Post by: Toby on 15 March 2010, 18:43
Not sure if this is the right place  but iv been working in a street and a few doors down there's a grey mk2 gti on the drive and no tax cince September last year I'm there again Wednesday might put a card through the door asking I they was wiling to sell now iv ot 500 ATM but not wanting to spend alot, not knowing alo about mk2 but this could be a bit of a project for me :)

Toby Here she us iv posted the note let's hope I get a call
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Title: Re: Seen a mk2
Post by: The Partsman on 15 March 2010, 19:27
Nice find mate, got to be worth a punt if its not to far gone :wink:
Title: Re: Seen a mk2
Post by: Toby on 15 March 2010, 19:32
It's parked facing the road and I can see a little rust on the splitter or just above it's worth an enquirry lol not sure if it's a 8 or 16v though
Title: Re: Seen a mk2
Post by: blighty on 16 March 2010, 21:33
if you cant take a proper look around it or cant see under the bonnet then just grab the reg plate and check online :)
Title: Re: Seen a mk2
Post by: Toby on 16 March 2010, 21:35
Don't really eana look round it if it's on the drive , I'm working there tomorow morning so I'll get reg n pop a note through the door bot sure way to offer tbh aha
Title: Re: Seen a mk2
Post by: Alec on 16 March 2010, 21:43
Wouldnt leave an offer, just a quick note saying you are a vw fan and wondered if the car was for sale, leave your name and number and see if anyone calls you
Title: Re: Seen a mk2
Post by: weazgti on 16 March 2010, 21:54
I tried this with a gti that sat in the works car park for over a year.
Nobody knew whos it was and it just sat there,unusual colour 4 door gti with a decent exhaust,alloys and suspension.
It s gone now but dunno if it was scrapped or not.
Title: Re: Seen a mk2
Post by: Alec on 16 March 2010, 21:59
Last guy that tried to buy mine rang my doorbell. Depends if its a nice area or not
Title: Re: Seen a mk2
Post by: weazgti on 16 March 2010, 22:08
Just after i got the atlas grey one i drive now some bloke on a motorbike rides alongside me while im driving to ask me to pull over.
Then he asks if he can buy it  :grin:
Title: Re: Seen a mk2
Post by: Mr_simon_x on 16 March 2010, 22:52
Thats what i done with my GTI Mk2 this bloke had it from new but he never used it.

It is worth a go.

I got mine bit of a bargin.
Title: Re: Seen a mk2
Post by: Toby on 17 March 2010, 08:05
I shall take a sneeky pic wen I drop the note through later iv got £600 but won't pay that much I'm after a bargin lol
Title: Re: Seen a mk2
Post by: JimR on 17 March 2010, 10:19
Ha, there'll be a thread tomorrow saying 'someone just posted a card through my door.....'
Title: Re: Seen a mk2
Post by: Mr_simon_x on 17 March 2010, 10:22
Up to u mate, be good to see a pic of it.

The bloke said to me, name a price, so i said a realy low price.

He went away thinking about it.

He came back to be with another price and i could not say no.

The worst thing that can happen is he or she says no.
Title: Re: Seen a mk2 pic now up and note posted
Post by: Toby on 20 March 2010, 17:50
going to look at this tomorow... anything i should be looking out for???
Title: Re: Seen a mk2 pic now up and note posted
Post by: cняis on 20 March 2010, 17:54
going to look at this tomorow... anything i should be looking out for???

rotten sills/fuel filler area/boot lid etc etc. also does it actually run? might need a new battery if its been stood for a while.
Title: Re: Seen a mk2 pic now up and looking at it tomorow.. HELP!!!!
Post by: Toby on 20 March 2010, 17:57
cheers mate! :d if its sh!t... i may jus offer him scrap value... if he wants to get it rid... got to be worth more than that :d
Title: Re: Seen a mk2 pic now up and looking at it tomorow.. HELP!!!!
Post by: Chris-White on 20 March 2010, 18:28
seriously, offer him f**k all for it, you'll be surprised what people will take! Theres no way i would be looking to spend anywhere near that 600 on a car with no tax or mot. Go in with a cheeky 150 or so and dont go above 300ish. bid with the head, not the heart  :wink:

also, dont tell robiwill where it is  :grin:
Title: Re: Seen a mk2 pic now up and looking at it tomorow.. HELP!!!!
Post by: Toby on 20 March 2010, 18:44
whos robbyiwill? lol

ye i know.. bearing in mind the insurance on this for me is over 3k.. so may jus try and make some $$ on it.. and maybe insure it :D lol

i will go over and point out all the bad bits... :d lol
Title: Re: Seen a mk2 pic now up and looking at it tomorow.. HELP!!!!
Post by: Horney on 20 March 2010, 18:53
Front valance looks proper scabby and the sunroof looks like it's dropped so it's probably full of water.

As Chris has said, go in with £150 and see what he says.

Nick
Title: Re: Seen a mk2 pic now up and looking at it tomorow.. HELP!!!!
Post by: Toby on 20 March 2010, 18:58
well ill hav a look.. take some pics... and upload and try get feedback im excited lol
Title: Re: Seen a mk2 pic now up and looking at it tomorow.. HELP!!!!
Post by: cняis on 20 March 2010, 19:41
i picked up a non-running, rusty f-reg gti from a barn for £75, then when i realised it couldnt be saved by me i sold it for £150.   :grin:
Title: Re: Seen a mk2 pic now up and looking at it tomorow.. HELP!!!!
Post by: Wayne on 21 March 2010, 00:10
Aim for £200 top, if all else fail you could break it.
Title: Re: Seen a mk2 pic now up and looking at it tomorow.. HELP!!!!
Post by: Toby on 21 March 2010, 13:49
He said £500 I said Bo max £130 it's quite rusty and it don't rung it will be the car with no on bbs for £130 hopefully and may convert engine more
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Title: Re: Seen a mk2 pic going to min
Post by: Wayne on 21 March 2010, 16:26
Not looking clever.
Title: Re: Seen a mk2 pic going to min
Post by: Toby on 21 March 2010, 17:45
I got it for £130 which I think wa fair it's got potentional I think going to get it on the ramp tomorow and have a good look ? Silly question how do I open the petrol cap? I'm new to this scene :D
Title: Re: Seen a mk2 pic going to min
Post by: Horney on 21 March 2010, 17:59
For £130 I reckon that's pretty good.

Nick
Title: Re: Seen a mk2 pic going to min
Post by: cняis on 21 March 2010, 18:50
hmm no wheels and non-running, surely its therefore scrap value (£80?)

but still, if its an easy fix and the rust isnt too bad then not a bad buy  :smiley:
Title: Re: Seen a mk2 pic going to min
Post by: Toby on 21 March 2010, 18:55
Well buy the end of the week , I'd like the engine started and see how this rust is and get a list to together lol I'll get a project threat up I'm the 7 th owner I got a folder full of old mots etc and 2 keys too I'm really excited :) Toby
Title: Re: Seen a mk2 pic going to min
Post by: anthony3p on 21 March 2010, 19:16

All the best with your new project. Looks very original and not tampered with. As you got it so cheap I would throw a bit of money on it, get it running and MOT'd then just run it as it is. Patina look!
Title: Re: Seen a mk2 pic going to min
Post by: Toby on 21 March 2010, 19:53
Yeah u going to try and get it started I'm in no rush lol the gf wants to wack a 1.4 polo engine in to I for insurance lol