Looking to get into the GTi game

[scottishpedro]

Living in Scotland i'm slightly limited by choice.  Test drove an 8v last night which I may have bought on the spot if the brakes had worked... at all.  Any one have any thoughts about this car?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/798649.htm

cheers

Pedro

[dubsport]

it has 5 doors ...

[Dec]

it has 5 doors ...

Can proberly get one with better wheels (Standard BBS) for a similar price if you look around (aware your in scotland but one will come up)

[scottishpedro]

If I could get it down to a grand would that seem a fair price?

Thanks

[Mr Blue]

sss oww 5 door 

Looks pretty straight. Price wouldnt be too bad but i would get a full tank of fuel and at least 6 months road tax with that. If you like it...go for it.

I know your limited but maybe worth a look...
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VOLKSWAGEN+GOLF/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-13-240-4294966995-4294967159/advert.action?R=200846323328164&distance=319&postcode=&channel=CARS&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=GOLF&min_pr=&max_pr=2000&max_mileage=

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VOLKSWAGEN+GOLF/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-13-240-4294966995-4294967159/advert.action?R=200847323536040&distance=118&postcode=&channel=CARS&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=GOLF&min_pr=&max_pr=2000&max_mileage=


3 door is what you want

[Goops]

5 doors rule 

[OakeyDoak16v]

Thats definately better than the one with no breaks that you looked at although i usually find cars on piston heads a tad over priced. I would go for it as it's only had 2 owners ect, but deffinately try and knock the price down. I bet if you waved a grand under his nose he would bite your hand off.
I also think that the ones Blue threw up look good and are worth considering. Other than that, unless your in a rush, wait a bit longer and increase your radius. You will have more choice if you are prepared to travel a bit as most people on here have done just to find the right one.
Hope this helps

[Conker]

Living in Scotland i'm slightly limited by choice.  Test drove an 8v last night which I may have bought on the spot if the brakes had worked... at all.  Any one have any thoughts about this car?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/798649.htm

I think that one looks great. If its got zero rust,  which is how it appears, and it runs as well as the ad says, I would be happy to pay £1000 for it all day long.

[scottishpedro]

Living in Scotland i'm slightly limited by choice.  Test drove an 8v last night which I may have bought on the spot if the brakes had worked... at all.  Any one have any thoughts about this car?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/798649.htm

I think that one looks great. If its got zero rust,  which is how it appears, and it runs as well as the ad says, I would be happy to pay £1000 for it all day long.

I have asked a lot of questions and the chap seems to be able to answer almost all of them with something reassuring.  He says there are 4 or 5  5p coin sized rust bubbles on the front doors.  Going to have a look tomorrow.  Small rust bubbles a maor concern?

[sharpie]

£500+ for a 8v mk2 golf? no thanks.

scotland or not, there's plenty to choose from. easily get one cheaper. if you can, remove the skirts, especially if it's a big bumper before buying. seller probably won't be too chuffed mind you - but you don't want to buy a rusty shell, even though on the tip of the iceberg it's ok.