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Title: A BIG HI from a newbie
Post by: hightower on 16 October 2008, 13:22

Hi guys and girls  :grin:

I`m a 31 yr old bloke from rotherham working in the steel industry.

I`ve just found and registered with the site after searching for info on  gti golfs.

I`m in the process of buying a 1997 2000cc gti is this a mk2 or mk3 golf the google searches weren`t giving me any help hopefully
i can get some help now.

is there anything in particular that i`m suppose to look for on the golf it only done 62500 miles two genuine lady owners from new
well cared with full history not all vw dealership though and all previous mots to show mileage i know the bloke who`s selling it and his wife.

what do i need to look for engine/gearbox wise knocking noises/rattles etc would the belt need changing straight away if nothing is in the paperwork oops is it a belt or timing kit needed if its going to be changed.

is there anything electrical i need to search for and basically anything i`ve not mentioned.

sorry for the essay i`ve always wanted a gti and i dont want to buy a cash machine if you know what i mean.

nearly forgot what can be done to the gti in the performance and styling departments,
is there a what to do and not to do list on the golf.

i`m looking forward to owning a gti just want to make sure it`s ok

thank you

Title: Re: A BIG HI from a newbie
Post by: Hurdy on 16 October 2008, 14:32

 Welcome :cool:

1997 VW would either be a late MKIII or an early MKIV

As for info, you need to post in the relevant section when you know for sure what MK it is :wink:

Title: Re: A BIG HI from a newbie
Post by: Neaty on 16 October 2008, 15:16

hello and welcome  :smiley:

Title: Re: A BIG HI from a newbie
Post by: hightower on 16 October 2008, 16:57

hi neaty

the car i`m looking to buy is the same shape has yours i think.

Title: Re: A BIG HI from a newbie
Post by: Dinky on 16 October 2008, 18:02

welcome to the forum hun :smiley:

Dinx :kiss:

Title: Re: A BIG HI from a newbie
Post by: Akula on 16 October 2008, 18:31

Hello, welcome to the forum. :cool:

Title: Re: A BIG HI from a newbie
Post by: The Doc on 17 October 2008, 13:20

Greetings!  :smiley:

Title: Re: A BIG HI from a newbie
Post by: joesgti on 17 October 2008, 14:25

welcome, 1997 will be mk3,  :smiley:

Title: Re: A BIG HI from a newbie
Post by: NEWEY on 17 October 2008, 15:07

welcome to the site :)

Title: Re: A BIG HI from a newbie
Post by: Jay on 17 October 2008, 17:26

Welcome  :smiley:

Sounds like it will be a MK3, is it the 8v or 16v? 

I hope you got a lot of spare cash! (you should do as they're reliable!) The modding bug will bite soon enough  :evil:

Title: Re: A BIG HI from a newbie
Post by: 182_blue on 18 October 2008, 11:13

Welcome to the forum

Title: Re: A BIG HI from a newbie
Post by: GOLF_STU on 19 October 2008, 16:00

welcome to the site ennjoy your stay

Title: Re: A BIG HI from a newbie
Post by: Martz on 19 October 2008, 16:02

Welcome to the gang! :cool: