ABS fitted to all Mk3 8v GTI's? *Urgent*

[dan_apps]

yo!

do you guys know if ABS was fitted as standard to all mk3 8v's? i have a friend who has just sold a 95 model and has some issues with the new buyer! is there a web resource where i can check?

any help appreciated!

[VR6_Wherry]

No it wasn't, or at least mine doesn't have it! 

[dan_apps]

good start! thanks Wherry i wonder then, other than having to go through the rigmoral of speaking to a dealer is there anything online i can check?

[Wayne]

ABS was standard on mk3 GTI's

http://boneybradley.webs.com/therange.htm

[rclifton4]

Try this dude
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/volkswagen/golf-hatchback-1992.aspx?page=3

ABS brakes were standard on sporting models and optional on all others. A driver's airbag was fitted from 1994 onwards, whilst a passenger airbag was optional. Early locks were quite poor, improved later and an immobiliser was fitted from 1994 onwards.

[VR6_Wherry]

As taken from BoneyBradleys ste:

Model Updates: October 1994 the GTI receives Long beach alloy wheels and abs as standard fit and All models get driver airbag & engine immobiliser. July 1995 All models get oval indicators, all GTI models now have the bee sting aerial. September 1996 ABS standard fit for all models and fog lights standard on all GTI models

anything before October 94 would NOT have ABS. My GTi is a 93 and doesn't have any of the above!

[Wayne]

The car in question is a 1995.

[dan_apps]

thanks guys, this has been most helpful!

[Wayne]

thanks guys, this has been most helpful!

What issues is your friend having.

[dan_apps]

thanks guys, this has been most helpful!

What issues is your friend having.

well, basically the chap he sold it to is trying to pull a fast one, it was sold through ebay as needing work for £500 and the buyer is now saying it needs around £7-800 spent to sort the steering and braking systems out! my friend was as honest as possible with the buyer and he went away happy but came back a few days ago saying its going to go through the courts etc etc as the car is unfit for purpose! My friend has offered to help out with costs slightly if he takes it to a local dealer to diagnose the issues but the buyer isnt keen on that and just want cash up front!....