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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: N45HX on 05 October 2012, 13:34
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DVLA has limited me to automatic because of my torn knee and ongoing toe infection since 2010, I really want a MK2, I for some reason hate modern cars, 80% electric, computers etc. Sadly I can't get a GTi & there is no way that I can drive a manual anymore, I've seen many automatic parts readily available. I'm looking to at least build a GTi replica, are the GLs & Drivers in auto good cars even in this day and age?
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the auto mk2's are one of the least appealing mk2's to new drivers or boy racers so have likely never been ragged or driven hard, the fact it's an auto given the way the "older generation" drive grinding gears and staying in 3rd at 63mph down the motorway and riding the clutch then you won't have any of these issues with the auto, that said, the driver in general is a cracking little car, if you get the 1800 then it's pretty much already a GTI replica, they were given the quad lights and arch trims of the gti for less money, if you get anything carb related make sure the first thing you do is get rid of the pooburg carb for a webber if it's not already been done, other than that it's just the usual mk2 things to look for
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Awesome, most useful person alive!! I've had a mk4 gti which was good to cruise in, I don't see myself hammering for power anyway, having 2 lil ones, I gotta be careful with my driving. What are the service intervals?
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depends how inclined you will be to do it lol
iirc manufacturers stats say 10k miles or 12 months, whichever comes first, the engines are the same regardless of the box fitted, the auto box will need oil changes too, not sure how often though
i used to change my oil every 5k or when i bought a new engine, which ever came first, and gearboxes rarely did over 2k with me before the diff rivets came through the bell housing, thats more my manner of driving though not all the blame can be put on the parts lol
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Aha! Can't wait to go old school, hunting for any auto mk2 is tougher than I thought, though I have time, I wouldn't mind a 1.6 Driver or 1.8 GL, for me they both cost the same to insure. At the end of it, it'll be a nice little replica. Nice people on this forum.
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They are out there, and the likelihood is it will be a minter, due to the nature of the previous owner/s
If in doubt about the box, id try and sort out some sort of inspection via a reliable Auto trans specialist... clean bill of health, or walk away!
Thom
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very tasty 1.6 auto
http://www.vwgolfmk2.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=23720
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and another
http://www.vwgolfmk2.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=23263
and another
http://www.vwgolfmk2.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=23204
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I really like the second link, cracking example, the 90s look really is unique, red would be ideal, my favour colour, though I wouldn't mind it in white, grey or black. I should own one by late February.
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What's the average urban fuel consumption like on a 1.6 & 1.8?
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never had one myself but the way i see it is if you have a 1ton car with a 1.6 engine it's gonna be working harder than the same car with a 1.8 in, i had numerous KR 1.8 16v engines in my mk2 and doing a regular trip to m/cr at the same speeds each week i never saw more than 28mpg the whole trip at 70mph, i fitted a 2.0 ABF with the K-Jet fuelling system already on the KR, i did the same trip at the same speed an saw 42mpg, the only components that were different were the head and block, everything else was the same as the 1800cc engines had
i reckon you should see in the regions of 28-32 on the m/way and 24-26 round town, if it's driven sensibly lol
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oh that's great, I'm currently averaging 25mpg in a mk4 astra auto, being an auto I'm never going to get high mpgs unless is's a 1.0/1.2. Can always clean fuel system, pump tyres weekly, switch to premium fuel, service it every 4-6 months. Ideally I'll be searching for a 1.8 GL, I've just seen a cracking 1.8 Driver for £795, deals are coming up, just have to check every day. Thanks for all your help dude! Much appreciated.
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welcome pal, anytime