Newbie from the North

[Grovit]

Hi folks

Just new to this site, so thought I'd say hello.

Currently drive an Accord Type R, however, new house and new baby on the way, means a change of "motoring budget" is called for.

Have limited myself around ?1,000 to buy a car , and the Golf Gti MkII came up trumps (Had a cracking example of one before and loved it ).

So I'll be scouring the forum for info on buying tips for the Mark II and picking the brains of seasoned owners so be warned

Will be looking to buy Jan / feb 2004, so plenty of time to aquaint myself with any buying pitfalls / tips / traps etc etc ..

As the car will need to be a 5 door version this limits the choice a little, however, I suspect for a grand, I'll get an 88 / 89 with around 100,000 on the clock.  Would like to get the bigger bumper model, however, I reakon the mileage will be signifacantly higher for this kind of budget.

Anyway - I'm off now to use the "Search" function to see what I can find...

Cheers

[AdamB]

Hi Chris,
Welcome back to the world of the Golf, almost.
Hope you find a good example, there are always some coming up in the forums for sale section.
Adam

[rustynuts]

You should be able to pick up a 5 door big bumper model for a grand, they are less sought after than the 3 doors so you onto a winner. Keep and eye on ebay, loads of Mk2's always for sale on there.

[golfvr6]

Welcome mate, and happy searching  

[Grovit]

Cheers chaps

E-bay - hadn't thought of that - good idea !!

[richandhazel]

Hi and welcome.
Here's a good buyers guide for you:-

http://www.matey-matey.com/golf_buying_guide.shtml