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Offline Mr Blue

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Re: Are mk2 gtis selling well at the moment?
« Reply #30 on: 08 June 2012, 00:13 »
Buy on body. mechanical problems on these are dirt cheap to sort if you are good with a spanner
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Re: Are mk2 gtis selling well at the moment?
« Reply #31 on: 08 June 2012, 09:02 »
Yep, I bought my 8v and now the 16v on body. The latter's cost me some cash to get it mechanically properly sorted (it was rammed to the floor on Konis so got it put back to standard) but now it's spot on. Never goes wrong (touch wood), gets loads of admiring glances and I'll keep it for a good while I reckon. I certainly see very few "nice, original" ones now although you do see some lovely modded ones at shows. Most on general sale seem to be pretty awful. I went all the way to Norwich once to look at one which was described as "mint". It was a shed sat in the back garden!!!


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Re: Are mk2 gtis selling well at the moment?
« Reply #32 on: 10 June 2012, 18:25 »
So, just got back from picking up the mk2, I didn't buy it in the end as my mate fell in love with it and now he's keeping it, here's a couple pics









It needs
New head light
Rocker cover gasket
Hand brake cable
Clutch is a bit high
And some other I'll bits

The body is near mint and it's a 3 door which is a bonus

He's happy with it and I think he's gunna sign up on here too
josh


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Re: Are mk2 gtis selling well at the moment? Bort a mk2!!
« Reply #33 on: 10 June 2012, 18:34 »
Is that a standard aerial? It looks mega long! I like it!


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Re: Are mk2 gtis selling well at the moment?
« Reply #34 on: 10 June 2012, 18:38 »


It needs
New head light
Rocker cover gasket
Hand brake cable
Clutch is a bit high
And some other I'll bits



That list will grow over the coming weeks, as will the discoveries of hidden rust. The truth of owning any older car I think...

£800 to "get it up to scratch" is a common figure and probably about right for my Mk3 too.

That said, congratulations to you and your mate. Another one saved from the scrappy and a new hobby for your mate too. Bonus.

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Re: Are mk2 gtis selling well at the moment? Bort a mk2!!
« Reply #35 on: 10 June 2012, 19:41 »
Another convert, god help him and his wallet :smiley:

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Re: Are mk2 gtis selling well at the moment?
« Reply #36 on: 10 June 2012, 21:00 »


It needs
New head light
Rocker cover gasket
Hand brake cable
Clutch is a bit high
And some other I'll bits



That list will grow over the coming weeks, as will the discoveries of hidden rust. The truth of owning any older car I think...

£800 to "get it up to scratch" is a common figure and probably about right for my Mk3 too.

That said, congratulations to you and your mate. Another one saved from the scrappy and a new hobby for your mate too. Bonus.


This is so true i must be getting nearer the £800 mark after nearly only 2 weeks still got loads to fit as well.. Ive noticed on mine as well i have a ariel on the roof and wing ???

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Re: Are mk2 gtis selling well at the moment?
« Reply #37 on: 10 June 2012, 21:08 »


It needs
New head light
Rocker cover gasket
Hand brake cable
Clutch is a bit high
And some other I'll bits



That list will grow over the coming weeks, as will the discoveries of hidden rust. The truth of owning any older car I think...

£800 to "get it up to scratch" is a common figure and probably about right for my Mk3 too.

That said, congratulations to you and your mate. Another one saved from the scrappy and a new hobby for your mate too. Bonus.


This is so true i must be getting nearer the £800 mark after nearly only 2 weeks still got loads to fit as well.. Ive noticed on mine as well i have a ariel on the roof and wing ???

is yours a 16v ?

crap reception from roof mounted aerial so people fit a wing one ?

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Re: Are mk2 gtis selling well at the moment? Bort a mk2!!
« Reply #38 on: 10 June 2012, 21:12 »
Nop just a standard 1.8 8v i could loose the one on wing if it dosent work then il put it on the list to do,s

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Re: Are mk2 gtis selling well at the moment?
« Reply #39 on: 11 June 2012, 00:33 »


It needs
New head light
Rocker cover gasket
Hand brake cable
Clutch is a bit high
And some other I'll bits



That list will grow over the coming weeks, as will the discoveries of hidden rust. The truth of owning any older car I think...

£800 to "get it up to scratch" is a common figure and probably about right for my Mk3 too.

That said, congratulations to you and your mate. Another one saved from the scrappy and a new hobby for your mate too. Bonus.


This is so true i must be getting nearer the £800 mark after nearly only 2 weeks still got loads to fit as well.. Ive noticed on mine as well i have a ariel on the roof and wing ???

is yours a 16v ?

crap reception from roof mounted aerial so people fit a wing one ?

How true that statement is!!!!

Mine is Shocking even after buying a new VAG base at £86.00 plus VAT!!!

That car is a money Pit!!!

Hope your "Friend" is ready for it!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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