Mk 2 Golf.. help please

[Henry]

Now im looking at changing my car, and i would love a Mk2. What do i need to look out for?


Ive been told 8v over the 16v. Any good websites or clubs i can have a look at.

Are there any common rust problems? Is there any modifications that i should be weary of?


Henry

[Turb()]

I just got myself a mk2 gti 8v.
Absolute minter bodywork wise. How much you looking to spend?

[parrotveasey81]

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
if Rubjohnny is still on there he knows just about all you need to know about the mk2 golf

[Henry]

Havent rally considered a budget. What are they worth?

My dad had one several years ago, and has told me that if im getting one to get the 8v "fully loaded" (have no idea what he means by that ) and a shed load of history.


Ive been looking at ebay, lots out there, will a whole load of mods.


So different to suzukis.....

[Edweird]

Fully loaded means with all the optionals. My Dad's friend had one, and it suffered from repetitive flooding. At higher RPMs while driving it was okay, but town driving it used to flood itself. I think his was a 16v. In terms of bodywork; arches, aroung the tailgate, bottoms of windows etc. All the usual spots.

I've had a ride in one. You need serious balls to drive one fast, 'cause they can corner so hard it hurts.

[Henry]

Fully loaded means with all the optionals. My Dad's friend had one, and it suffered from repetitive flooding. At higher RPMs while driving it was okay, but town driving it used to flood itself. I think his was a 16v. In terms of bodywork; arches, aroung the tailgate, bottoms of windows etc. All the usual spots.

I've had a ride in one. You need serious balls to drive one fast, 'cause they can corner so hard it hurts.

I got that edd, but what specs are there?

Just been on your link parrot, reading the stickies, saying an 8v will put 35-40 mpg! First job is t test drive a local one.


And i bet they dont corner like the pulsar of my brothers...... He scares me....

[parrotveasey81]

Fully loaded means with all the optionals. My Dad's friend had one, and it suffered from repetitive flooding. At higher RPMs while driving it was okay, but town driving it used to flood itself. I think his was a 16v. In terms of bodywork; arches, aroung the tailgate, bottoms of windows etc. All the usual spots.

I've had a ride in one. You need serious balls to drive one fast, 'cause they can corner so hard it hurts.

I got that edd, but what specs are there?

Just been on your link parrot, reading the stickies, saying an 8v will put 35-40 mpg! First job is t test drive a local one.


And i bet they dont corner like the pulsar of my brothers...... He scares me....

when i had mine it went around almost any corner at any speed ,mine was lowered and on 15's,i did have 17's on it for abit but it was lots better with the 15's,its one of the cars i miss the most but i did drive it like a twat all the time so in away its a good thing i got rid of it as im still here and even better i never took anyone else out but i should of kept it as a track car

[Henry]

Whats all this big and small bumper lark?


Going to have a look at this later (its only down the road so worth a sneaky test drive)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 1105wt_932" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Henry

[twiss]

My mate's sister has a mk 2 Cabriolet golf gti for sale... I'll get some pics if you like henry?

It's not in the best of nick, its a little bit rusty but it's got a full mot and I think she wants 1100 for it. Would have to check though..

[Henry]

Please twiss