Potential owner seeks advice from MK3 GTI Owners

[junaii]

Hey guys,

Im new to Golfs but my old man has always been a big fan and has pointed me in the right direction ;-), Im recently impoverished and suddenly need a new car with no more than a grand to spend! I went to see a very cheap one today and want some advice from seasoned owners.
Its a 1992 mk3 gti in mint condition asthetically, drove it and ran fine, nothing obviously rattling, engine smooth. Its got 150k on the clock and full service history.

Two questions: changing gears felt slightly heavy compared to my 3 series (is this a notoriously bad sign of anything?)

& 150k? how much life is left in it (assuming mechanically its in reasonable condition) Worth a punt for £650, could i get a year or two (20k a year) out of it?


Any advice welcome, espeically things to watch out for.

Thanks in advance guys

[beccasmk3gti]

would find a newer one around 1996 (p reg) for around 1k in good nic. 150k on a engine is fine aslong as its been looked after my golf vr6 has done 157k n is producing 182bhp

[vw-8v]

 example depending on if 3 dr or 5 your after and 8v for petrol or 16v for well more fun shall i say since i own a 8v lol there plenty out there, look in local pappers as usually cheaper than ie auto trader etc.

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VOLKSWAGEN+GOLF/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-240-4294966835-4294966886/advert.action?R=200918333323759&distance=103&postcode=KY11+9UJ&channel=CARS&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=GOLF&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=1996&vehicleRegLetter=P

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VOLKSWAGEN+GOLF/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-240-4294966835-4294966886/advert.action?R=200917333071077&distance=233&postcode=KY11+9UJ&channel=CARS&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=GOLF&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=1995&vehicleRegLetter=M

said to say but for alot of car they getting cheap too cheap to sell on but good to buy.

[boneybradley]

20k should be nothing..there is a buying guide in the maintence section for help 

[6549steve]

sounds good but maybe a little over-priced.  just over a month ago i bought a 1995 gti 8v with 140 000 on the clock for 400. and that was in good condition with a full 12 month test

[junaii]

Thanks for all your advice. Its really helpful, Im going to offer £550 for it and if I get it sell it in a few months after saving up some more and get a better one.

Thanks again guys