Im Thinking About Buying A MK2 GTI any advice?

[fran_tasy]

I was told to come here by a friend, As it says in title Im looking for any advice about buying a MK2 golf GTI

Thank you in Advance

FRAN

[Ant]

Matey-matey have a good buying guide here: http://matey-matey.com/golf_buying_guide.shtml

Have you got any specific queries?

[Blue MK2]

I would look for a J Reg because there the latest ones. Look for electric windows, power steering, accident damage, rust, history etc etc.. there are also alot of common faults with MK2's so check out the previous forum pages.

Good luck

[Speedydub]

Hey Fran  

Bluemk2 is right, check out the forum, this will give you some idea of what things can go wrong, and also give you ideas for questions to ask when you are looking.

Speedy

[fran_tasy]

HIYA SPEEDY!!!

I got some excellent advice on the general chat!!

thanks Blue mk2

Specific querie........16v or 8v? pros and cons for each please? help me decide

[tinman]

HIYA SPEEDY!!!
Specific querie........16v or 8v? pros and cons for each please? help me decide

8v Pro - there are none

8v Con - milk float over taking you

16v Pro - it has power and acceleration

16v Con - rev limiter, cops, previous owner, smoking engines etc

Tin

[Slim Shady]

"16v Con - rev limiter, cops, previous owner, smoking engines "

lol

[Doug Mk2]

hey, I like my 8v!!  

[Slim Shady]

save up for a Valve - you like it more  

[tinman]

hey, I like my 8v!!  

someone has to. lol

i'm sorry, couldn't help myself. we are all bias towards our cars. Even my Nissan Bluebird has a good point. Not sure what it is, but i'm sure it has at least one. I can be certain its not handling, nor speed, nor looks. There has to be something.

Tin