VW Golf help -
ozthecoz - 27-05-07
i know a few of you are into your dubs so thought id ask you about anything to look out for when buying a mk1 golf gti cabby ?
been offered a swap on my bmw for one ive liked for a while - leather interior, ronal Turbo R10 alloys etc - its very nice to look at but i dont know the first thing a bout golfs
any help appreciated
RE: VW Golf help - Da Camden Ayatollah - 27-05-07
Check for rust and that the roof is in 1 piece, not 2 or ripped. Check that its been serviced etc.
Thats my 2cents worth. Im sure the boys and girls here will fill in the blanks which i don't know about.
RE: VW Golf help -
cracky - 27-05-07
make sure it has 4 wheels, oh and an engine would be good too!
RE: VW Golf help -
woody - 28-05-07
More of a MK2 man meself Oz but post up some pics and stuff and I'll give you any help i can
RE: VW Golf help -
rhianj_uk1984 - 28-05-07
I'd check for rust - specially under the boot lining and the wheel arches, and with it being a cabby make sure you check for leaks in the roof - maybe take a mate and get him to sit inside while you pour some water over the top - you don't want any leaks cos it means damp and rot and could have already done a lot of damage.
get some pics up
RE: VW Golf help -
ozthecoz - 28-05-07
cheer all - no pics as of yet as i havent had a good look over it - if i get it ill post pics
Anyone know what engine is supposed to be in it - how much power - any known probs etc ?
RE: VW Golf help -
woody - 28-05-07
Depends on the year mate, the cabby's ran well late (up to 93). Post 82 should be a 1.8 with a 5 speed box.
RE: VW Golf help -
Effel - 30-05-07
Maqke sure its either got the cabby bodykit or no bumpers at all.
So even its fucked, it'll still look nice
RE: VW Golf help -
olstar - 30-05-07
Post pics!
what year is it?
sounds nice!
RE: VW Golf help -
camnic1972 - 30-05-07
One good thing about Vw Golfs hon is that they go on for ever if you get a good one!!!
RE: VW Golf help -
olstar - 30-05-07
my mates jsut bought a MK2 GTi with over 150,000 on the clock..
It still pulls like a trooper!
RE: VW Golf help -
ozthecoz - 30-05-07
The Roof was leakiing so i walked away
lol
Looked awesome but dont fancy being wet
RE: VW Golf help -
ozthecoz - 30-05-07
Oh - and cheers for those that replied btw