Found my Rallye don't ask how much it is please! pretty please!

[clipperjay]

I'm not sure I'd believe the dyno though as they were 160bhp as standard so 190 is a big increase without any work being done.

This is completely incorrect. 190 dyno - it would have had some money spent on the engine to acheive that. For mine to acheive that I have had -

Stage 4 Charger
Uprated Chip and Pulley
Exhaust system
Induction Kit
etc etc

This has all cost around £1300 there abouts.

Ok translation as it comes this is what they have said they did coments appriciated as I've been out of this scene for a while.

Gibby the money is always a problem mate!


vehicle is a barn find and was 13 years logged out (proof available), vehicle has entire only 62000 km (proof service booklet available), first hand, SSD, servo, vehicle in 2005 complete was divide-restored and painted, vehicle is in an absolutely perfect original collecting tank condition.
Original Rallye golf black LB7V engine KB 1H EZ. 08.07.1989 certified to 18.10.1993 thereafter logged out to 20.04.05 original 61000 km achievement 190 HP of Powered by SLS chip & 70mm loader wheel H&R thread chassis Cup attitude 8x17 Porsche Cup wheel ET 47 215/40 ZR 17 Dunlop sport Maxx Completely divided restores and paints

 

[clipperjay]

OK story is that he sold it to local boys this week and couldn't wait for me to come over in november!
Better news found one RHD with 19,000 miles on the clock completely standard this time one owner from new! The only problem it's Red I mean really red and he is asking a mortgage for it if he comes down in price I'll take it but there is a big price he is asking from what I can afford...
Gibby guys I'm back on the market for one!
Gutted big time!
 

[gibby]

There's nowt wrong with a red Rallye Jay ! I'm telling you now, you'll love the fact it's so red when you get used to it, trust me. Your problem there for me is that it's RHD not that it's red so it's been converted. What they asking for it (if you don't mind me asking) and is it a UK spec SE ?

[jv]

Jay - the one you refer to is not RHD - It's just one of the UK spec ones like mine. It's a mental amount of money though, I'd sell you mine for a lot less!!!

[clipperjay]

There's nowt wrong with a red Rallye Jay ! I'm telling you now, you'll love the fact it's so red when you get used to it, trust me. Your problem there for me is that it's RHD not that it's red so it's been converted. What they asking for it (if you don't mind me asking) and is it a UK spec SE ?

There are two mistresses I 've looked at whilst a kid one was a little black number called Rallye the other was a red number called Intergrale Evo
More than £12,000 Why RHD a problem gibby?

Jay - the one you refer to is not RHD - It's just one of the UK spec ones like mine. It's a mental amount of money though, I'd sell you mine for a lot less!!!

Ok I'm confused I thought 5,000 was LHD but 62 was made for UK spec sold to dealerships across the country between 1990-91?

So brake lines and servos are streched a bit further to compensate Right?

To be honest I view her on sunday morning but what he is asking I don't have guys?
He has all parts even spare original pullys and cams apparently its producing 210BHP not dyno'ed but the place where he did the work back in 1991 said it would produce 210.
I getting tired looking for an orignal untouched Holly Grail?
Hell I've been offered a G60 for less than £2,000 with 200,000km on the clock it would cost me about £2,000 just to dump a new engine?
Help

[jv]

Jay - all Rallye's were LHD, any that aren't have been converted.

The 60ish figure is the indeed the number of LHD Rallye SE models sold via uk dealers.

If you are looking for an untouched Rallye why then look at this red one that has been modified and costs a fortune?

You could still get a tidy Rallye for 4-5k ish and spend a few more k on making it exactly how you want.

[SLIM-DUB]

how much for ure rallye then jv? ive seen how much work went into the respray so just curious?? 

[gibby]

Jay, I've now seen the advert and I remember it being for sale in the Golf+ (I think) last year (it's a recognisable number plate) and it was up for around 10k, so it either got sold and someone wants to make a quick profit (fair enough) or the guy that was selling it last year may have upped the price. Yes it's low, low, low mileage, but that's top, top, top dollars.

I think they are being extremely optimistic with a figure of 210 as well.

jv has already squared up the questions about RHD/LHD.

My advice ? If you're looking for your holy grail then this isn't it because you don't like the fact that it's red, but if you think you can see past that (red is the new black ) and are prepared to take out a small mortgage for it then do it, you may not get another chance. I personally think it's too much, it does look mint but you could get something else and do it up yourself a lot cheaper. Another thing, low mileage is cool, but sometimes it can be worse than having too many miles because it's just sat there doing nothing and the parts can just seize or be brittle etc etc.  

[Neaty]

I would always be a bit wary of driving a really low mileage car of that age like it should be driven for the reasons gibby mentioned. Like for example that Mark 2 8 valve that was on ebay earlier this year that had 27k on the clock. Fair enough you want to have a nice tidy rallye, but you want to be able to enjoy it too. No Point in just parking it on the drive way and looking at it.

[clipperjay]

Jay - all Rallye's were LHD, any that aren't have been converted.

The 60ish figure is the indeed the number of LHD Rallye SE models sold via uk dealers.

If you are looking for an untouched Rallye why then look at this red one that has been modified and costs a fortune?

You could still get a tidy Rallye for 4-5k ish and spend a few more k on making it exactly how you want.

Those numbers sound about right for a decent one LHD or RHD it doesn't make a difference to me as long there is a history and a very tidy body work.
Jv if there is a tidy one about can you look out for one for us mate?

Jay, I've now seen the advert and I remember it being for sale in the Golf+ (I think) last year (it's a recognisable number plate) and it was up for around 10k, so it either got sold and someone wants to make a quick profit (fair enough) or the guy that was selling it last year may have upped the price. Yes it's low, low, low mileage, but that's top, top, top dollars.

I think they are being extremely optimistic with a figure of 210 as well.

jv has already squared up the questions about RHD/LHD.

My advice ? If you're looking for your holy grail then this isn't it because you don't like the fact that it's red, but if you think you can see past that (red is the new black ) and are prepared to take out a small mortgage for it then do it, you may not get another chance. I personally think it's too much, it does look mint but you could get something else and do it up yourself a lot cheaper. Another thing, low mileage is cool, but sometimes it can be worse than having too many miles because it's just sat there doing nothing and the parts can just seize or be brittle etc etc.

I'm not saying red isn't a nice colour on some cars its great, but I've see the car only in met black or met dark blue? Go figure guess its down to choice. Hell I own a Orange family SUV can't get worse than that mate
Your right my Clipper always had that problem after 20 years what car doesn't if not collecting dust!
It's not the same excitement I get when I look at the lines or see the car.
10K would be the most I would pay for it your bang on the money I think its the same owner who has put a highier price becuase he told me the won some trophies @ expo?

I would always be a bit wary of driving a really low mileage car of that age like it should be driven for the reasons gibby mentioned. Like for example that Mark 2 8 valve that was on ebay earlier this year that had 27k on the clock. Fair enough you want to have a nice tidy rallye, but you want to be able to enjoy it too. No Point in just parking it on the drive way and looking at it.

It's hard with family neaty I've done my fair share of inters and ED38 and others I enjoy the classic feel of a car rather than the old 1/4 miles chestnut. I'm getting old bro and looking these days seems to keep me happy!
Oh yeah wife always said look, but don't touch!