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General => General discussion => Topic started by: richardeames on 22 April 2005, 17:18

Title: Hi, some advice needed please
Post by: richardeames on 22 April 2005, 17:18
Hi, I know I'm a new guy but I'm looking at a mk2 Golf and see this forum is fairly busy, so it could be a good place to ask some fans of the car.

I've got a Skoda Fabia 1.9tdi at the moment which I really like, but the 'better half' wants me to get a cheaper car.

The car in question is a J reg GTD, which means 1.6 turbo diesel pumping out a huge 80bhp.  :grin: It's basic spec so no leccy windows or central locking. It's done 100k. And it's up for £350.

My questions to you guys are:

What should I look for when viewing the car? Any areas that could be dodgy?
Are the diesel units any good? How many miles if looked after can I expect out of it?
Are electric windows/central locking easy to fit?
Is the car generally easy to work on? I can do some things mech wise but only on simple cars.

Thanks, I hope I make the right choice
Title: Re: Hi, some advice needed please
Post by: mix on 22 April 2005, 18:34
Try this link (http://www.matey-matey.com/golf_buying_guide.shtml)