Looking to buy a mk2 GTI

[Gti-Grimes]

UPDATE : after emailing have been informed its not a new engine just the engine has been bored out to 2l. Any info on the gains from this? Bit of a curveball out of my knowledge im afraid.

[Ninja]

As I said;

I've been told you can expect around 140bhp from a 2.0 8V, where as the 1.8 16V has 139BHP standard.

Probably quite an even match I assume. Unless anyone more clued up has more solid info.

TBH mate, whatever you choose 8V or 16V, I reckon you'll be happy with. I've got a 1.8 8V and If I give it beans, it does shift.

I've never driven a 16V, but from what I hear - It's a pretty similar drive to the 8V until you get up to the higher revs (where the 8V would normally start to lose powe, the 16V keeps on going.)

Personally, I want to save up for a VR6 or 1.8T conversion, although I'm still undecided.

[Gti-Grimes]

Thanks think its defo worth a look then, shame i have to find a way to travel 300 miles 

[RWMT]

If it's exactly what your after, then it's worth going the distance.  I made a 880 mile round trip when I bought my 16v, but then again, don't listen to me because I also bought the first one I saw, and it is still the only mk2 GTI I have ever driven or even sat in!

Love it to pieces though 

[Neo Badness]

Look at this way if  it is "the one" and you do buy it that's a 300mile return road trip to get aquainted to your new motor:wink:

[Gti-Grimes]

Yeah flying down and driving back to get "aquainted" haha....  Where abouts in Perthshire are you RWMT? Im in crieff... anywhere nearby?

[Driver888]

Still havent come across a golf went to look at a 16v one and had clearly not been looked after very well. However only wanted £1600 and it had done 144k.

Anyone have a mk2 golf GTI for sale yet lol! 

- Not too worried about mileage if its in good condition
- Would prefer the 16v
- Want Oak Green , Red or Black
- Original BBS wheels preferred

Willing to spend anywhere between £1000 and £2500 depends entirely on the specific car! Someone out there must want to give up their golf  

[Neo Badness]

I'd just keep your eyes peeled. They are out there, Check gumtree too. Autotrader, even though it's been updated and it's rubbish

Anyway, found one for you... 16v Oak Green, 3door. Only drawback is it's in N.Ireland. But it'd get you out the house...

http://carandclassic.com/car/C113361/

[Driver888]

that seems like a good price but its a bit of a treck! I am willing to travel up to 100miles around Bristol. NI a bit too far nice car though so tempting lol

[Tubb]

Anyone have a mk2 golf GTI for sale yet lol! 

- Not too worried about mileage if its in good condition
- Would prefer the 16v
- Want Oak Green , Red or Black
- Original BBS wheels preferred

Willing to spend anywhere between £1000 and £2500 depends entirely on the specific car! Someone out there must want to give up their golf  

mine's for sale, see here - http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=131768.0
also on ebay