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Title: Buying a Golf
Post by: danhock on 15 September 2003, 15:08

Looking at buying a Golf tonight.
Its a 1988 Cabrio....

I know the hand brake ratchet is broken (cheap to fix?)

What should i look for... How much is it worth (110k miles)

Dan

Title: Re:Buying a Golf
Post by: AdamB on 15 September 2003, 17:10

check for leaks/tears in the roof (seats should show signs of leaks dripping on them.
Ask if it comes with a tonneau cover for the roof when its down, as they are good to have but not too easy to get hold of seond hand
Check all the electrics work properly too.- especially the roof it is electric.
Just general second hand car problems, as they are pretty reliable motors.
I'm sure Rich (Richandhazel) will give you the mechanics low down
Adam

Title: Re:Buying a Golf
Post by: danhock on 15 September 2003, 17:19

i believe theres a small tear above the drivers side but doesnt leak...

Im hoping to get it for ?650

Title: Re:Buying a Golf
Post by: danhock on 15 September 2003, 17:22

how much bhp has the GTI 1.8 got?

Im used to 300hp + from my Nissan 300ZX!!

Title: Re:Buying a Golf
Post by: AdamB on 15 September 2003, 18:03

Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I think its 112 bhp.
Its a different type of drive to what you are used to.
I have owned Integras, Celica GT4s, BMW 325is, and too many sports bikes to name, but none compared to the fun you will get from a cabby - 50 mph with the roof down is a big enough buzz on its own, and its a better head turner than anything I've owned 8)
Just sit in and smile, especially at that price ;)

Title: Re:Buying a Golf
Post by: danhock on 15 September 2003, 22:55

got the car!!

?500 - bargain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

no on with the work.

anyone know where i can get some nice seats?

Title: Re:Buying a Golf
Post by: 87_PROJECT on 16 September 2003, 08:49

nice one mate!...you cant go wrong with it at that price!!!

Title: Re:Buying a Golf
Post by: richandhazel on 16 September 2003, 12:27

Well done, I'm sure you won't regret buying it........good price too.

Title: Re:Buying a Golf
Post by: AdamB on 16 September 2003, 12:29

Welcome to the cabrio club - you'll never look back now ;D

Title: Re:Buying a Golf
Post by: golfvr6 on 16 September 2003, 12:58

I've always fancied a cab! yes really i have  8)

Title: Re:Buying a Golf
Post by: richandhazel on 16 September 2003, 17:48

Hmmmmm  :P

Title: Re:Buying a Golf
Post by: golfvr6 on 16 September 2003, 18:40

I saw a really nice one a couple of years ago in Knaphill for sale. I wanted to buy it but as always the wife says NO  >:(

Title: Re:Buying a Golf
Post by: richandhazel on 16 September 2003, 18:43

I know the feeling..........you have no idea what it has cost me just to pick up that Mk1 GTI last weekend!

Title: Re:Buying a Golf
Post by: golfvr6 on 16 September 2003, 18:45

Don't worry i know, every time i even mention buying a motor to do up , her eyes turn into daggers   :o

Title: Re:Buying a Golf
Post by: richandhazel on 16 September 2003, 18:56

Thing is I didn't actually have to buy it.......it was free......probably the only reason I gained permission in the end.

Title: Re:Buying a Golf
Post by: golfvr6 on 16 September 2003, 19:00

If its free it would still be too expensive  ;)