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Title: new to the world of VW's what to look out for when buying
Post by: freshairmini on 27 April 2012, 12:37

Heloo

new to the forum, and going to be looking for a Gold mk2 gti. Atm i've got a classic mini and pretty much had enough of it, too much rust  :grin:

So just wanted some advice on what to look out for when buying a golf, rust points if any, weak points, that kind of stuff.

Any advice would be great!

Thanks.

Title: Re: new to the world of VW's what to look out for when buying
Post by: barrym381 on 27 April 2012, 13:52

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=229117.0

Title: Re: new to the world of VW's what to look out for when buying
Post by: Diamond Hell on 27 April 2012, 14:53

Look out for the search feature on this very forum.

It's great and will provide you with a huge range of answers to questions you didn't even realise you needed to ask.

Title: Re: new to the world of VW's what to look out for when buying
Post by: JC on 28 April 2012, 00:02

can I suggest a good read of

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=178757.0

and a venture down into the Mk2 section

and if all else fails do as Mr Hell says and the search function is in operation  :smiley:

Title: Re: new to the world of VW's what to look out for when buying
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 28 April 2012, 08:40

Did he say "Gold" Mk2?

 :shocked:

Title: Re: new to the world of VW's what to look out for when buying
Post by: freshairmini on 28 April 2012, 14:03

ha golf not gold, that would be awful lol. I'll have a look at those links

Title: Re: new to the world of VW's what to look out for when buying
Post by: Loynes on 28 April 2012, 16:15

I have just been through the gauntlet of buying a mk 2 gti,  my advice is look at plenty then buy one that has no rust on the body and structure,  people will say that it's inevitable for them to be rusty, it isn't.  And there are plenty that are solid, running gear is replaceable as are most other stuff but a rotten golf is bad news.  Mine was a none runner but remarkably rust free I paid £700 for it h reg 16v loads of history,  it needed a front subframe and some other stuff for the mot but crucially no welding.  Parts are cheap front subframe complete with anti roll bar suspension arms £40,  rear axles £40.  The oily bits are cheap as well engines are £250+ interiors £150+.  So a cheap car to own and upgrade,  way nicer to drive than a mini and more reliable too.  This forum is brilliant, good luck. Martin.

Title: Re: new to the world of VW's what to look out for when buying
Post by: freshairmini on 28 April 2012, 16:46

thats what i was aiming for. atm i've got the complete opposite, lots of rust and a good engine. cant wait to get shot of it!

Title: Re: new to the world of VW's what to look out for when buying
Post by: JC on 28 April 2012, 16:57

rust is your biggest enemy on G2's.  :lipsrsealed: