Looking for a GTI 16v Oak Green 3 door - what to look out for?

[RossyB108]

Hi,

I’m looking for a Golf GTI Mk2 16v Oak Green, 3 Door, Big bumper with Rainbow interior.

My budget was around £1500 but after doing some searching I think I might struggle to find a tidy one for that price so might have to sell the kids.

I’m new to Golf’s (and this forum) so was wondering what to look out for when viewing cars like the one above? Especially considering that they are likely to have done over 150k.

Do they have different versions of engine?

Where are the weak points in the chassis/body work for rust and ware?

Is there an easy way to see if the body has had any work done to it in the past (e.g. non standard panels/wings).

What should I look out for with the engines (tappets, smokey exhaust, oil leaks etc)

Is there a classified on this forum anywhere (can’t see one)
Any advice would be great, Thanks.

[Agreeable Slick]

Have a blend on the search function pal. There is a whole wealth of information on this subject. The colour is not important, all problems carry across.

Good luck in finding one for £1500 though.

[RossyB108]

Ok thanks.  I noted the colour in case someone replied saying “I know someone with one for sale!”

Although I have tried searching and the results I get back are pretty specific problems.  I just wondered if anyone new the common signs of wear and tare to identify a half decent example.

Thanks again

[Ninja]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TLbwJxZqtg

http://www.matey-matey.com/golf_buying_guide.shtml

[dubber36]

There are alway plenty on pistonheads to suit all budgets, but just be prepared to view loads of sheds in the hunt for tidy example. They are 20 years old after all, and although they are holding their money well at the moment, some multi owner cars will at some point have changed hands for very little money and almost been treated as disposable.

What do you want the car for? A reliable daily, or a toy for the weekend?

[RossyB108]

Great, thanks for the really useful links VdubNinja!

I would use it most days to get to work but it's only up the road, so I guess mainly for a weekend toy.  I don't mind a project getting my hands dirty with it either.

I went and looked at the one on Autotrader at the moment up in Blackburn but the body and interior was a complete state so I walked away.

There's a couple of high mileage one's i've seen - 170/180k+, not sure if I should hold out and look for one with less miles though.

Thanks

[RossyB108]

Beautiful car BTW dubber36 

[the_stink]

I was lucky to find one earlier in the year for £1700 with FSH,

Ive had to replace the starter motor and need to replace the PAS pump but as long as its been looked after should be fine. IM sure others with a bit more experience with MKiis will be alble to advise but just keep an eye out for rust etc

Ive seen a few Oak Greens but going for over 2k is colour important? as others have said im sure there are some great examples out there but in different colours

[RossyB108]

Yeah, all >£2k really.

It's a second car and I've always loved the Oak green so would rather hold out for one tbh.

Great website though, really chuffed I found it. Thanks.

[mboon]

We have the car you want but u can't afford it lol. We paid the best part of two grand and we have to sort some bits out on it. Its now sorted but as you can tell very sort after. Might be an idea to look st a five door or different colour or find more money