Basically been into mk2s and vdubs for a a few years owned about 15 mk2s and a couple of other vws, i always sell them once i have got them near perfect as i worry about fuel consumption. However I find the so easy to work on and can basically fix anything on them.
I have had a nightmare with sh!t cars in the last 3 months with cambelts failing on a 53 plate astra dti, cheap car to run and felt easier than a mk 2 obviously no cred apart from being newish.and failed mots on a clio which i apid 280 for. I have recently bought another mk2 as i cam stupid and cant help myself.
I only paid 700 for him in red 17s and dtm exhaust however there is no rot anywhere, he has a recon engine and toad larm and remote locking so yes you can get cheap golfs granted it needed a little tidying up a fanbelt, brakes sorting and polishing etc. But apart from that he is running well.
My question is what can i get i am not on a great wage at the moment and want a reliable economical car, i know this is a vw forum but can you recommend a good reliable diesel or eco petrol 50mpg that will suffice, i think even though the golf does not cost me much in repairs i realize putting 40 quid per week is not justifible these days. thanks sorry for boring post.
