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Re: Mk2 16V - Should I consider or dismiss
« Reply #10 on: 22 August 2012, 20:22 »
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C318850

Link attached to the advert

I tend to agree that a car that is not used that much gives more problems than a well used car

Too much money for this me thinks. The engine lets it down

Nice but overpriced IMO...

£3 - £3.5K would be my guess but as said it would have to be a stunner with NO RUST anywhere and have all VAG parts inc discs etc & full service history and backed up with all the MOT's....

Atlas Grey is a nice colour too, but check for lacquer peel as it's a metallic...

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Re: Mk2 16V - Should I consider or dismiss
« Reply #11 on: 22 August 2012, 21:46 »
Its needs a pass front fog and also a jacking point cover.

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Re: Mk2 16V - Should I consider or dismiss
« Reply #12 on: 22 August 2012, 21:51 »
Its needs a pass front fog and also a jacking point cover.

Has it not got both fogs??

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Re: Mk2 16V - Should I consider or dismiss
« Reply #13 on: 22 August 2012, 22:02 »
It does but pass side is either damaged or has water ingress, and that price id be wanting them perfect

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Re: Mk2 16V - Should I consider or dismiss
« Reply #14 on: 23 August 2012, 00:47 »
A main dealer fitting a second hand engine sounds strange, if they did I am sure the paper work would record details especially mileage, I think there are quite a few golfs out there about 100k mile mark which have had engine work especially head problems, look at the bills in depth and if it's been done properly it should not be a huge issue, most things are reasonably replaced on the mechanical side. The big issue with the price for me would be the bodywork.. If it has been garaged all it's life and the paintwork is undamaged it would be quite a special car, don't forget though that a car put away when wet and left can rot just as easily as one left outside... Check wheel arches, around windscreen, filler cap from the wheel arch,front and rear valances , bottoms of doors,if they are un molested and clean you could be on a winner if under 4k imo.
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Re: Mk2 16V - Should I consider or dismiss
« Reply #15 on: 23 August 2012, 10:39 »
I have the contact numbers for the VW garage to call and see if they can recall the car - two years ago that the work was done

One of my friends would look at the car for me as he is an expert of MK2s but yes, it could be a good one. Have suggested £3500 as a price and awaiting a reply

Thanks for the feedback. Not many 1 owner cars out there

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Re: Mk2 16V - Should I consider or dismiss
« Reply #16 on: 23 August 2012, 14:32 »
I have spoken to the garage who know the car well and say it is a mint example and a joy to see . Much admired by all and the owner was 91 Is that a record for a Mk2 16V owner. Little chance of it being abused !

So looking forward to having the car and enjoying the pleasure again of a Mk2 16V - only one complaint. Its not Oak Green!

Thanks for all the thoughts

ps paid £3750 - happy with that after the garage spoke so highly of it

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Re: Mk2 16V - Should I consider or dismiss
« Reply #17 on: 23 August 2012, 14:51 »

only one complaint. Its not Oak Green!


That's a BONUS - Oak Green is Over Rated IMO...

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Re: Mk2 16V - Should I consider or dismiss
« Reply #18 on: 23 August 2012, 15:03 »
Why do the wheel arch trims look like they've been painted?

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Re: Mk2 16V - Should I consider or dismiss
« Reply #19 on: 23 August 2012, 16:29 »
Why do the wheel arch trims look like they've been painted?


they are just faded