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Offline mrd

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Looking at my first MK2 GTI on Saturday
« on: 17 August 2007, 18:51 »
Anything I should look out for? i'm no mechanic so keep it simple please :drool: H reg 1800cc 8v just having new brakes on the back, bit of paint on the bumper and a Scorpian exhaust fitted.

Offline dubslug

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Re: Looking at my first MK2 GTI on Saturday
« Reply #1 on: 18 August 2007, 09:12 »
check for rust around the rear boot plinth, also on front windscreen.
look to see if al panels have correct spacing etc
look for rust on floor pan too

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Offline mrd

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Re: Looking at my first MK2 GTI on Saturday
« Reply #2 on: 23 August 2007, 14:20 »
Picking it up on Wednesday ;D

Offline monkeyalan

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Re: Looking at my first MK2 GTI on Saturday
« Reply #3 on: 23 August 2007, 15:02 »
don't forget to post pics.  :smiley:

Offline Conker

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Re: Looking at my first MK2 GTI on Saturday
« Reply #4 on: 23 August 2007, 15:38 »
So not fair!  :sad:

I've not had any luck yet - I've looking at my seventh GTI tonight.






Offline stomper

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Re: Looking at my first MK2 GTI on Saturday
« Reply #5 on: 23 August 2007, 15:47 »
Keep looking and the right one will come up.

Good luck for tonight, hope the bloke understands what you're saying!

Let us know how you get on........

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