Going to look at a new car tomorrow :D:D

[xxdansigxx]

What do i need to look for here is the ad that iv'e found:

For sale my mk2 golf gti 16v. Spec listed below. Don't hesitate to get in touch or make me an offer. Only for sale as IÂ’ve upgraded to a newer vag with 1.8t.

MK2 GOLF GTI
Schwarz black, 1990 (G), 3dr
Big Bumper Model
165,000 miles and going very strong
Tax and MOT
Loads of receipts and history
4 previous owners

Engine-
1.8 16v
Drilled airbox with jetex filter
Polished 4 branch manifold
Custom stainless steel centre section
Magnex DTM backbox
K-star (So the car can run on 95 ron unleaded)
Volksport engine mounts
Braided fuel lines
Powder coated manifold
Short shift link to gearbox
Wolfsburg oil cap

Brakes-
G60 front disk convertion
Grooved and drilled disks (280mm) with greenstuff pads

Chassis-
AVO coilovers
Strut brace
Suspention bushes just replaced
8x15 (front) and 9x15 (rear) Powertech deep dish alloys with machined centres- no powertech badge(need refurbishing)

Exterior-
Big bumper model and with G60 arches (All colour coded but front bumper need repainting on near side)
Audi 80 door handles
Clear side repeaters
Crystal clear headlights
Smoked clear tail lights
Smoked indicators, front fogs
De-badged grill
Single wiper convertion
Rear wiper removed
Tailgate de-locked, de-plinthed and numberplate recess shortened and narrowed
Rear of car is totally de-badged and smoothed
Bee sting aerial

Interior-
Half leather rallye interior
Full leather doorcards
Leather handbrake and gear gator
Audi guages- Volts, Oil temp, Oil Pressure (Last two need connecting)
Blue backlight to dash with Invert 160mph clocks
Momo steering wheel
Leather gearknob
Wolfsburg matts, wing mirror adjusters
Pioneer headunit

Security-
Cat1 Toad Ai606 alarm and immobiliser

The car is 16 years old but has faired well with only a few marks. There is one small dent and scratch along with the bumper and I have been quoted £200 for this to be done. This is a much loved car and I want it to go to a good home as it was my first VW!




here are some pics too:



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so what you think he wants £2100 for it lol but im going to offer him less

help would be appreciated thanks..

Dan

[Uku]

aye the price is way too high for a car with the original engine in it imo , try and knock him down , as the engine is original this is the area to concentrate on , check it from cold start (make sure the engine is cold to the touch and he hasnt warmed it up prior to you collecting it) also check the oil and level , the coolant condition and level , take out a spark plug and make sure its a nice light brown colour with only a little deposit , then take it for a long drive checking things like braking , turning full lock to lock (listen for odd noises) , get the engine up to full temperature and pop the bonnet to see if theres any leaks etc. then find all the faults you can to bring the price down (tyres , brake pads , broken bits etc , the more you point out , the better haggling skill you have ) and good luck if ya do go for it , its a nice car , id suggest checking autotrader and piston heads for others to see what that sort of money will get you as well imo. never rush into buying the first car you see!.

[eyeletboy]

check the footwells for any signs of damp.

[xxdansigxx]

ye i was thinking of the £1.5 mark and make him tell me why he should have more lol

as i said to a friend of mine modding your car doesnt make the price rise lol....

it looks like he has changed the clocks to 160mph would that make a difference??

[Adam_C]

16v clocks come as standard with 160 on them from what i gathered correct me if im wrong.

[Uku]

better check the service history and the mot's for mileage then as if hes changed the clocks theres no way of telling if the engines done more miles than he says , also thats gonna mean the speed reading is completely wrong afaik , as the car wont be calabrated for those clocks , (not sure on this though as ive not seen these clocks) , if theres no service history and no proof of mileage , knock him down even more with that, id expect a fsh for that price , my golf might be standard in body compared to his but i have a full service history most of which is volkswagen dealer stamps. that goes along way when selling a car and mine has 168k on the clock even then i wouldnt ask any where near half that price for it lol

[xxdansigxx]

fair enough

cant wait to see it tho so excited hope its decent i know alot about cars but it's always nice to get some tips....

should have a laugh

[Organisys]

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[takethefifth]

16v did come with 160 clocks as standard.

[Mr Blue]

i doubt that the owner will take less than 1900 for it. The owner obviously knows what its worth by the sound of things.


is that the Luton mk2?