GolfGTIforum.co.uk

General => General discussion => Topic started by: brooster on 19 December 2003, 18:42

Title: mark 2,should i?
Post by: brooster on 19 December 2003, 18:42
hi guys,
im needing a bit of advice on a mark2,8v gti,dont know whether i should go for it or not,its a 91 on an h plate,and is very clean for its age.front chassis legs are ok no signs of rust anywhere just a minor bit on the battery tray but very small.
my main concern is the milaege its 167000, full docu history up to 106000,then it was the guys mate at a garage that did it so the history stopped,i was just wondering if you think itll be good for a while yet,heard they are bad for the rear calipers siezing and was wondering if their is anything else i should look for.your the guys thatll know. cheers
Title: Re:mark 2,should i?
Post by: golfvr6 on 19 December 2003, 20:02
how much?
Title: Re:mark 2,should i?
Post by: Rexy on 19 December 2003, 20:22
don't jump in to a decision unless the car really stands out fella.  Take a look around first but dont let the milage scare you off.  Mines on 140k and i was a bit  >:( when i went looking.  But I'm more than happy with it.

Hope that helps.
Title: Re:mark 2,should i?
Post by: brooster on 19 December 2003, 20:26
lowest is ?800,that he will take,new exhaust from downpipe back,new brakepipes at last test,its needing plugs and leads,but thats no probs,just worried about the milaege a bit hoping itll be good for a while yet as ill be needing it pretty steady for work,just wondered what these 8valvers were good for milaege wise,thought id check wi you guys!
Title: Re:mark 2,should i?
Post by: brooster on 19 December 2003, 21:17
iv another query about this mk2,the interior is black and grey striped seats and door cards,was wondering if this was right for this age of car,as i thought this was an older model interior and i know this one is pretty petty but the rear wiper parks on the opposite side of the rear screen,as in the driver side and not the passenger side,it has had a new tailgate about 5 year ago as its got the receipt,as i say iknow im maybe being a bit paranoid but there is no point getting it and then worrieing about it! cheers
Title: Re:mark 2,should i?
Post by: golfvr6 on 19 December 2003, 21:22
If ya not sure about it then keep lookin. Theres loads around.