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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: gixxermenace on 16 September 2007, 17:28
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I am looking to purchase a golf gti this year and was wondering what i should expect for around £1000 ?
Miles ?
Reliability (the car is only for winter time - riding my SRAD during the good weather)
I really like the looks of the mk2 gti 16v, is this a better car than the 8v ?
Any help would be greatly appreciated
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hello. :smiley:
you should get a decent mk2 for £1k , nothing special but a good solid one.
best looking here
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/list.asp?s=692
and here
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_search.asp?state=block&make=&model=&min_pr=&max_pr=&postcode=S7%201SG&nosearch=true
and of course here
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=10.0
16v better? don't know about that but it's certainly faster once you crank the revs up. :laugh:
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8V or 16V will both be good cars (Obviously 16V is faster) but I would go for the best car your money can get you regardless of how many cams it has, not much point getting a 16V if the bodys hanging. I've had both so I'm speaking from experiance, lets not start the 8 V's 16 Valve debate again :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:
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Cool,
what sort of 0-60 times do the mk2 gti`s do ?
I have been looking round and they all have loads of miles on 117,000 - 170,000 is this normal ? how long will the engine last till it gives up the ghost ? at this many miles wont things start dropping off and need replacing, what do i need to be looking out for (what is the most expensive parts to replace/fix)
Is the golf gti a good car to work on ?
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16v @ under 8 secs
8v @ under 9secs
170000 isn't that high mileage for a car thats at least 16 years old. It certainley isn't a worry with a well looked after golf.
you need to buy one with decent history , well serviced.
generally , golfs are pretty simple to work on.
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As said I would go for a car that has a solid body, as for miles and how long things last I think the best thing is to go for a car that looks as though its been well looked after. Try doing a few searches on the site and you'll find loads of good advice about what to look for in a MK2
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Brilliant, so for my £1000 i should be able to get a good little run about for the winter period
Will take one of my friends who is good with Golfs (runs a few at santa pod)
What do i need to be looking for as far as expensive garage work goes ?
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same as any old car really. too much blue smoke , nasty rattles from the engine.
the most expensive problem could be bodywork. there are some real rustbuckets about.
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Its worth asking if they know when the gearbox oil was last changed and on the test drive do a few fast 1st to 2nd gear changes when its cold and if it crunches realy badly then the synchro mesh could be on the way out (common problem on MK2's). Not the end of the world but you could be looking at gearbox rebuild or replacement !
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Go for the one with the best body you can find as thats the most time consuming and costly bit to get fixed
The 8v engines are easier to work on and bits seem to be a little cheaper for them as well
Just do your research and you can find a good one, ive bought some good cheap mk2s before for a lot less than a grand!
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now all i need to do is find one in the north east :grin:
sounds the 16v is faster than the 8v so going to look round for a 16v, should give our fiesta st a run for its money
think i will keep it standard "ish" nice set of wheels and a decent radio will do me (and perhaps a nice loud induction kit)
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Hi
Im selling my mk2 16v, info below.
If you are interested give me a call on 01234365455. I live in Bedford.
cheers,
Keith
For sale is my mk2 16v GTI in grey.
Ive posted some pictures on photobucket.
http://s238.photobucket.com/albums/ff291/ksetch/
It’s a 1987 with 94800 on the clock which appears to be genuine.
The car has power steering, central locking, electric windows and a full black leather interior. All original factory fitment.
Its also fitted with a thatcham approved immobilizer.
I have got the correct front grill with the spot lights and I have also got the original rear bumper. The original bumper fits properly unlike the one with the towball. Ive only used the car to tow a small trailer (usually with a motorcycle on it)
The bodywork is really excellent, no rot and no sign of any welding or repair work at all.
There has been some paint respray work, but not by me or the guy I brought the car from, so its been done at least 4 years.
There are blemishes in the respray near both door handles (see pics)
and a few small rust spots, the worst one by far being behind the passenger window wiper (see pic).
There are no big rust patches and no sign of any rust behind the wheel arch trims.
There is quite a big scratch on the passenger door (see pic) but its not through to the metal and the door is not dented.
The interior is generally very good but the drivers seat is a little tired on the edge of the bolster, but is not split. There is a small cut in the cushion but its been like that since I had the car.
The passenger and rear seats are in excellent condition.
Carpets and roof lining are fine and even the parcel shelf isn’t brocken.
The multitude of speakers in the doors and rear cards are part of the original fitment for it first owner. They are not very good. There is a hole in the center column where a graphic equalizer was fitted (it didn’t work so I removed it)
Ive had the car for 3 years, and Ive always kept it in the garage.
During that time its had,
Cambelt replaced
New rear wheel bearings discs and pads (both sides).
New rear caliper one side.
New front strut inserts (chocks) and strut top bearings (both sides).
New front tyres.
Gearbox, clutch and exhaust all seem fine.
Engine starts first time and pulls well.
Mot runs out 26th Oct but it should pass another OK. (its only done 2000 miles since the last one, which is part of the reason that I am selling it)
Im looking for £1200
cheers,
Keith