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Title: looking for MK 2 GTI 5 door, late model 1991 ish
Post by: nobby73 on 11 January 2008, 17:47

Question- is a late mk 2 gti able to do 20k per year without causing me too many headaches?
i fancy one as my everyday car.
i will do the sensible thing and buy the best i can. maybe upto £2k or is that too much. As long as its worth that in a years time i dont mind.
also what is the difference between an 8 and 16v
what is a rainbow interior
is insurance ok for a 34 year old
do they all have power steering

also want to attend shows in Hants area

Title: Re: looking for MK 2 GTI 5 door, late model 1991 ish
Post by: gavL on 11 January 2008, 18:29

Is a late mk 2 gti able to do 20k per year without causing me too many headaches?
20k a year, your looking at problems regardless for any car that age...

i will do the sensible thing and buy the best i can. maybe upto £2k or is that too much. As long as its worth that in a years time i dont mind.
I would budget to 1,500 and keep the rest for parts. Read "ALL" the buyers guides in the Mk2 Section and use the "Search" button at the top to find info on near enough anything to do with Golfs on the forum.

also what is the difference between an 8 and 16v?

8v have 8 valves :p Higher torque than the 16v.
16v have 16 valves :p More high end power and gain at higher revs but less torque

What is a rainbow interior?
Do a google image search or again... Use the "Search" button at the top of the forum

Is insurance ok for a 34 year old?
If you have had your licence for a while, along with some NCB then yeah it will be pritty low. Sub 400-500 :)

Do they all have power steering?
No... But remember its an older car, just build your driving technique around it.. Remember you should always be moving whilst turning the wheels anyway...

Also want to attend shows in Hants area?
No idea...



Attempted to answer the questions the best possible way... :)

Title: Re: looking for MK 2 GTI 5 door, late model 1991 ish
Post by: catflea on 13 January 2008, 22:20

I'd dispute the 20k a year being problemati

I've been doing about 30k yr in my '95 fiesta which is a complete bucket and its never skipped a beat.   Since VWs have a good rep surely it shouldn't be a problem if its serviced properly?

I guess its a case of suck it and see but there shouldn't be problems imho

In terms of Hampshire shows,  I only know of the classic shows and not VW,  depends what kind of stuff you are into - bet I could find something though with a bit of a look.  (as always of course, google is your friend!)

Title: Re: looking for MK 2 GTI 5 door, late model 1991 ish
Post by: Hurdy on 13 January 2008, 22:35

Welcome :cool:

Hope you find the car you want :smiley:

Title: Re: looking for MK 2 GTI 5 door, late model 1991 ish
Post by: Neaty on 13 January 2008, 22:51

hello and welcome

good luck with the search

Title: Re: looking for MK 2 GTI 5 door, late model 1991 ish
Post by: Dinky on 14 January 2008, 21:49

welcome to the forum hun :smiley:

Dinx :kiss: