Golf GTI 8V 1992 Run out question

[X4MGS]

I've always liked that colour...


At that price I would want it to be nothing less than in "Concourse" condition.


I would question why there are no interior pics? what's wrong with showing them unless there are issues that he don't want people to see?


I would also go through the history with a fine tooth comb as thats one of the selling features and if it's not perfect - barter!


BBS center caps need replacing as they dont match the standard of the wheels, thats a £100 fix there!


Check all the plastics make sure they are 100% perfect and with no scratches especially on the bumpers as they can't be bought new! also make sure the bumpers aren't sagging


Make sure no shopping trolley dints and like I've said before - NO RUST!! - window surround, tailgate, fuel filler, battery tray, bonnet hinges around the bottom of the arches...


also check the boot - under the carpet should be immaculate & the original build sticker should be there. make sure the front slam panel has the VW stickers attached....


Your looking at paying top money - so be picky!!!


HTH

[caprigreen]

Hi thanks for the excellent advice. Good point regarding the center caps, they have been changed and now match.
I do agree its a lot of money but provided its rust free and original, genuine mileage etc you have to say that cars like that come at a price. I have seen the interior, boot  and all appears original and first class. Is it concourse ? No but it could be.  I have spent hours talking to the guy selling who is a genuine enthusiast who I like. Will I pay over the odds? only time will tell. Wish be luck, I am off on the plane Saturday. Will keep you posted if people are interested ?
Steve

[Gambit]

well when you are over you may as well look at this one also as a backup plan

http://www.usedcarsni.com/102691821

lisburn is only 10mins down the road from Belfast

[caprigreen]

yes I have seen that one, would provide me with a benchmark.
Had an interesting time with HPI , the two DVLAs don't share the data even though they are both in the UK. If a car is shipped from the mainland to NI the new V5 will show the owner in NI as the first registered keeper with no previous owners. I have managed to clarify and all stacks up but took a few phone calls.

[Blazing Storm]

I sold my capri green MK2 GTi last week. It would certainly be nice to see another one going around Cornwall. Really lovely colour.

[caprigreen]

It will not be out in the rain and it rains a lot in Cornwall 

[Sgt_Lemon]

Your spending that much money on a car you will not drive 9 months a year?

[caprigreen]

probably 10 months with our weather !

[Gambit]

Well?

[caprigreen]

Went over on Saturday viewed the car agreed a realistic price, ferry to Liverpool then 350 miles back to Cornwall. Great hospitality from the seller would have loved to have spent more time in Belfast. Car has had paint but no rust, very solid. A few usual Mk2 issues issues , heater barely works,  rear bumper sagging with broken bracket, temp gauge reading low. First job is to change the exhaust , horrible noisy aftermarket, awful.

 Where can I get a good quality standard exhaust ?