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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: JC on 21 July 2011, 21:43

Title: Hello mkI world, views required
Post by: JC on 21 July 2011, 21:43
i am on the hunt for a small engined MkII,

however I found

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3042812.htm

Is this a good price / example ?

all views welcomed as I could be changing my search to a mkI instead :afro:
Title: Re: Hello mkI world, views required
Post by: Guy on 21 July 2011, 23:19
well you know how easy they are to work on... or not  :grin:

however that particular one smacks of front end smash to me... with the bonnet replacement and front end respray?!  :undecided:

you'll find some tidy examples on the mk1oc http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewforum&f=35 (http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewforum&f=35)
Title: Re: Hello mkI world, views required
Post by: Wayne on 21 July 2011, 23:26
Looks ok but check for rust around the rear axle mountings.

The 1.5 is not that quick tbh
Title: Re: Hello mkI world, views required
Post by: Len on 22 July 2011, 11:35
Make a great sleeper with a BAM engine in it! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Hello mkI world, views required
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 July 2011, 17:30
Mk1! ... Go you!

Looks ok but id shop around as Guy said.  Might be worth a look though if you can get to it easily enough.  I had a 1.5 once, they're ok but not great, for some reason my 1.3 felt more eager but then it could have been in better tune.

I will literally do anything I can to assist in this venture so keep me posted.

Exciting. :cool:
Title: Re: Hello mkI world, views required
Post by: JC on 23 July 2011, 22:34
cheers shaun  :wink:


and the lack of power isnt a problem, I am rocking a 1.4 3 potter now dont forget  :grin:
Title: Re: Hello mkI world, views required
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 July 2011, 02:25
Quote from: Chuff on 23 July 2011, 22:34
cheers shaun  :wink:


and the lack of power isnt a problem, I am rocking a 1.4 3 potter now dont forget  :grin:

This is true, but that doesn't make it right.  :grin:
Title: Re: Hello mkI world, views required
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 July 2011, 01:37
Quote from: SoundillusioN on 24 July 2011, 02:25
Quote from: Chuff on 23 July 2011, 22:34
cheers shaun  :wink:


and the lack of power isnt a problem, I am rocking a 1.4 3 potter now dont forget  :grin:

This is true, but that doesn't make it right.  :grin:

Oh and am I right in thinking you've not owned a mk1 before?
Title: Re: Hello mkI world, views required
Post by: JC on 25 July 2011, 19:03
Quote from: SoundillusioN on 25 July 2011, 01:37
Quote from: SoundillusioN on 24 July 2011, 02:25
Quote from: Chuff on 23 July 2011, 22:34
cheers shaun  :wink:


and the lack of power isnt a problem, I am rocking a 1.4 3 potter now dont forget  :grin:

This is true, but that doesn't make it right.  :grin:

Oh and am I right in thinking you've not owned a mk1 before?

yes you are correct, and the lure of a mkII is strong, espeically with the stooooooooooooooopidly low quote for insurance I just got  :laugh:
Title: Re: Hello mkI world, views required
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 July 2011, 19:34
You can get stupidly low quotes on mk1s... Try a mk1, you might like it, plus I need more friends in this section.  :grin:

I pay 167 notes for me and the missus on mine. She won't drive ot but was only another tenner to put her on... Admittedly that's only 3k miles a year but fully comp with all mods declared.
Title: Re: Hello mkI world, views required
Post by: JC on 25 July 2011, 19:44
that was for a gti, all mods and 4k a year  :grin:

i am still only looking mind, but i have the big 4 0 coming soon so am asking for CASH to stretch the budget further  :smug:
Title: Re: Hello mkI world, views required
Post by: gibby on 25 July 2011, 20:45
Its a decent motor, I like it and not a bad price but I reckon you could get that down a bit too.

By the way Chuff, I was joking on the other thread so if you see anything round my way give me a shout and I'll have a look for you, just arm me with a list of what you want me to report back on. :afro:
Title: Re: Hello mkI world, views required
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 July 2011, 20:47
Quote from: Chuff on 25 July 2011, 19:44
that was for a gti, all mods and 4k a year  :grin:

i am still only looking mind, but i have the big 4 0 coming soon so am asking for CASH to stretch the budget further  :smug:

That's pretty good.  Probably would have got a better deal myself if I didn't have a company car. Mk1 for your birthday sounds loads better than a mk2.  :grin:
Title: Re: Hello mkI world, views required
Post by: JC on 25 July 2011, 21:46
cheers gibby

 :grin: @ shaun