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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: PAUL 964 on 11 February 2011, 10:27
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I am travelling from Northern Ireland to Staffordshire tomorrow to look at this car. Does anyone on here know of it or seen it in the flesh, thanks Paul 07999009997
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120682241202&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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I am travelling from Northern Ireland to Staffordshire tomorrow to look at this car. Does anyone on here know of it or seen it in the flesh, thanks Paul 07999009997
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120682241202&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Sadly not but it looks to be in fantastic condition and a worth while purchase with all the extra's it comes with. Have you had a mk1 before, know what to look out for etc?
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Check around where the rear axle mounts for rust if it has been standing, can be hard to sort if bad.
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No I have never has a MK1, I have had a few MK2 GTI's. Must bring a boiler suit and a torch and get a good look at it, thanks Paul
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No I have never has a MK1, I have had a few MK2 GTI's. Must bring a boiler suit and a torch and get a good look at it, thanks Paul
Well you might find this handy for some MK1 specific stuff to look out for:
Mk1 Buying Guide : CLICK (http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=1&page=1)
Good Luck and I hope it's as good as it looks. :cool:
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Yes so do I , or the Autotrader will have to be purchased. I am travelling a long way and hope it is as described :rolleyes:
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Yes so do I , or the Autotrader will have to be purchased. I am travelling a long way and hope it is as described :rolleyes:
I'm sure it will be fine, unless it's a rot box which it doesn't appear to be, you can't go wrong.... get it home, get a project thread on here and get it on the road, enjoy! :cool:
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I hope its ok. I already have a MK2 GTI and an 1989 964c4 in the garage. Will sell the mk2 if I buy this...
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I hope its ok. I already have a MK2 GTI and an 1989 964c4 in the garage. Will sell the mk2 if I buy this...
:cool: :cool:
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pics can lie! check it out underneath for rot throughly :wink:
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Yes I fully intend to as the car hasn't an Mot nor has it been used in a while. Disposable boiler suit and torch packed!!
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pics can lie! check it out underneath for rot throughly :wink:
Is that how you bought yours, via pictures? :wink:
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pics can lie! check it out underneath for rot throughly :wink:
Is that how you bought yours, via pictures? :wink:
haha no! i fully understood mine was a rot box before leaving :grin: :grin:
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pics can lie! check it out underneath for rot throughly :wink:
Is that how you bought yours, via pictures? :wink:
haha no! i fully understood mine was a rot box before leaving :grin: :grin:
Good on ya!.... I really hope you get this sorted.. you'll be so proud of it when you do. Then you can sell your VXR and spend all the cash on it! :evil:
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pics can lie! check it out underneath for rot throughly :wink:
Is that how you bought yours, via pictures? :wink:
haha no! i fully understood mine was a rot box before leaving :grin: :grin:
Good on ya!.... I really hope you get this sorted.. you'll be so proud of it when you do. Then you can sell your VXR and spend all the cash on it! :evil:
haha if i sold that i'd buy the mintiest mint mk1 :cool:
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pics can lie! check it out underneath for rot throughly :wink:
Is that how you bought yours, via pictures? :wink:
haha no! i fully understood mine was a rot box before leaving :grin: :grin:
Good on ya!.... I really hope you get this sorted.. you'll be so proud of it when you do. Then you can sell your VXR and spend all the cash on it! :evil:
haha if i sold that i'd buy the mintiest mint mk1 :cool:
No point, the one you already have could be with that sort of cash injection. :afro:
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Well that was a wasted journey! The car isn't in my opinion as nice as the pictures / price suggests. There has been a fair bit of welding in the past. There is a hole and rot to the nearside sill, offside inner wing rusted into a hole, spare wheel well hole. There is silicon sealer on the top of the quarter panels below the roof rails for some reason. Broken nearside tail light. Rot on the slam panel with evidence of the VIN plate having been relocated for some reason. Passenger side door glass not matching remainer of glass in the car, and interior door handle missing. This is just a few of my observations.
Nice vendor though. But a wasted journey. I imaged a car at strong money like this should be a lot better..
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Well that was a wasted journey! The car isn't in my opinion as nice as the pictures / price suggests. There has been a fair bit of welding in the past. There is a hole and rot to the nearside sill, offside inner wing rusted into a hole, spare wheel well hole. There is silicon sealer on the top of the quarter panels below the roof rails for some reason. Broken nearside tail light. Rot on the slam panel with evidence of the VIN plate having been relocated for some reason. Passenger side door glass not matching remainer of glass in the car, and interior door handle missing. This is just a few of my observations.
Nice vendor though. But a wasted journey. I imaged a car at strong money like this should be a lot better..
That's a shame.... I would'nt mind the fact that it had some welding if it was well done as these are old now, however, the way you describe it makes it all sound a bit messy and for something that needs trailoring away it doesn't seem worth it.n Keep looking, there's still a few good ones about, what's your max budget and what would you like ideally?
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This was advertised on the classic car website about 4 months ago for £1800.Looks like someone bought it trying to make a quick buck!!!
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This was advertised on the classic car website about 4 months ago for £1800.Looks like someone bought it trying to make a quick buck!!!
Really?.... have seen that happen before and if that s the case he's trying to make quite a steep quick buck!
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http://carandclassic.com/car/C184970/
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http://carandclassic.com/car/C184970/
Even that one says no rust!
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are you specificly looking for one that doesnt need work? as in my book buying a cheap mk1 that needs minor work will work out cheaper and you will know the car better in terms of condition
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are you specificly looking for one that doesnt need work? as in my book buying a cheap mk1 that needs minor work will work out cheaper and you will know the car better in terms of condition
Good point.
You're getting to know yours really well now aren't you... :grin: That's a good thing though... I've learnt so much about mine now, every fecking inch of it! :grin:
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are you specificly looking for one that doesnt need work? as in my book buying a cheap mk1 that needs minor work will work out cheaper and you will know the car better in terms of condition
Good point.
You're getting to know yours really well now aren't you... :grin: That's a good thing though... I've learnt so much about mine now, every fecking inch of it! :grin:
yeah learning what not to tell a potential buyer in the future :grin:
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I'm just fed up.. my wasted journey cost me in excess of £250 plus a wasted day. Up at 5am and didn't manage to get home until 4am the following day.
I think I will stick with my 964 and mk2 8v
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Pretty sure that Mk1 belonged to a mate of mine and he sold it onto a guy from Central Scotland a while back.
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I'm just fed up.. my wasted journey cost me in excess of £250 plus a wasted day. Up at 5am and didn't manage to get home until 4am the following day.
I think I will stick with my 964 and mk2 8v
Was a poo day for you.... but you obviously don't want a mk1 badly enough if one car is enough to knock the wind out of you. :undecided:
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Its the time issue too, I have a full time job where I work long shifts and also have recently set up http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Car-Accessory-Shop-NI as a part time business. No I'm not desperate for one but the red one appeared to tick all the boxes and I had a free weekend. I have a concours 1989 964 C4 in Guards red with cup wheels and teardrop mirrors. It will do.... just thought the Golf would have been nice.