Please help! 205 1.9 Gti or Mk1 Golf Gti??

[anarchystorm]

I own a K plate 205 1.9 Gti. It's in good very good condition - 83k miles and is basically standard. My friend has a Mk1 Golf Gti with a Mk2 16v engine and running gear. It is mint, one of a kind and has 87k on the clock. His is resprayed and the interior is mint too and has said I can have it for 3k - should I?

I love my Pug but this Golf is unmarked and has been totally and professionally been rebuilt from a shell.

What should I do and what do you think will be quicker?

[pwig]

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On second thoughts... go for the Golf!

[anarchystorm]

Yeah - thanks for the help LOL!

So Golf or Pug?

[pwig]

205!!

[DennisTheMenace]

Golf if you want it to last and need sleep , 205 GTI if you want it to last and have bucket loads of fun the 1.9 is top's mates had one for about 5 years now with no problems , just kept it serviced at the proper intervals and its never missed a beat

>> Edited by DennisTheMenace on Sunday 30th March 00:54

[anarchystorm]

Cus the Golf has uprated shocks and springs and has 17's and lowered it handles better than my Pug. I have never raced him and I reckon my 0-60 is roughly 7.5 but what would be quicker - his is a 1.8 16v in a lighter shell?

His looks better too cus of the respray and everything is a lot neater but is the Pug gonna be better?

[DennisTheMenace]

Modify the pug then , Its a far better car than the golf cart , just because the golf's made by VW dosent mean its a better car , remeber the 205 got car of the decade mainly because of the GTI . Get a golf and regret it .

>> Edited by DennisTheMenace on Sunday 30th March 00:55

[outlaw]

i would go with 205

but prefer my gte

[LRdriver]

buy it and have both..sorted

[deltaf]

GOLF!!!!!!!

[d1bble]

Id say go for the Golf...

"Life’s about changes and experiencing new things"....so dont look back thinking that you could have tried it and didnt...(sorry about the crap, but still pissed from last night)

[anarchystorm]

The idea of the Golf is definately becoming a 90% chance now. My Pug is sweet and I have had a wicked time with it but maybe the Golf has a bit more to give me as it is all fully restored and there aren't many with a Mk2 engine and running gear. One of a kind too, but I will miss my K reg Pug.

Any buyers?

[Alan420]

Depends what you want for it, I'm on a pretty limited budget but I do love those cars.

Have you got a pic?

Are there any non-standard bits on it? (and what are they)

How is it on MOT/Tax?

When are you looking to sell it?

Al.

>> Edited by Alan420 on Sunday 30th March 13:20

[Ahonen]

Golf - I had one and loved it. Used to work with a bloke who had a Mk1 GTi with a Corrado G60 engine, but he'd replaced the supercharger with a Saab turbo (god knows where the manifolds came from). It had well over 200bhp, but he couldn't get an accurate reading on TVR's rolling road due to wheelspin. It was SO fast you could barely believe - that kind of power and only 850kg - but the best bit was that it just looked like a standard Mars red 1.6 GTi with some 15" BBS wheels. The suspension was suitably uprated, too.

I've been in and driven some damn quick race and road cars, but for sheer giggle factor (and all the hissing, whooshing and banging) that little Golf was right at the top.

[deltaf]

Mine should be good for nearly 300 when its finished..getting the intercooler core tomorrow!!
Just did some more wiring.....im knackered now...

[corozin]

Ahonen said: Golf - I had one and loved it. Used to work with a bloke who had a Mk1 GTi with a Corrado G60 engine, but he'd replaced the supercharger with a Saab turbo (god knows where the manifolds came from). It had well over 200bhp, but he couldn't get an accurate reading on TVR's rolling road due to wheelspin. It was SO fast you could barely believe - that kind of power and only 850kg - but the best bit was that it just looked like a standard Mars red 1.6 GTi with some 15" BBS wheels. The suspension was suitably uprated, too.

I've been in and driven some damn quick race and road cars, but for sheer giggle factor (and all the hissing, whooshing and banging) that little Golf was right at the top.

Yeah, I know a guy with one of those too. They are good for mid-13s quarter miles if that gives you an idea.

Of course with the MkII Golf, VW did actually build a limited edition version with the G60 engine but alas only sold them in Germany. Miserable sods...

John

[Alan420]

Where are these golfs based? Theres a Mk3 in my home town with a VR6 engine in there. That's also rapid...

[randy]

My Clio Williams is for sale (being replaced by an exige)if you want to buy something that is far faster and better all round than either the pug or the golf...

If not I would go for the pug.

[anarchystorm]

Well my Pug has 83k and has a Pipercross filter and ecotek valve, decatted but still have new cat. Its got a brand new Guttman grille but still ahve all the original pieces. Interior is very neat and the exterior is quite goos too. I have been told to advertise it for 2.3k as its a low mileage and in very good condition.

Clifford AG4 CAT 1 alarm and immobiliser, 11 months MOT and tax until November. So if anyone really fancies it - throw me a price and your number

SORRY IF I SHOULDNT ADVERTISE?!!!

[TheLemming]

Barsteward... I wanted that 1.9 GTi and now your selling it I havent got the pennies...