(not my) 3 Door Mk2 GTi 8v - First Drive
Discussion
I'm never selling my golf, owned for about 15 years now, the most recent photo from when it had a massive underbody / suspension refresh a few years back, going back to the same place next month for more!
I agree, they are just great fun to drive after all the modern stuff. Yours looks a decent one, if he ever sells it, you should buy it and store it!
I agree, they are just great fun to drive after all the modern stuff. Yours looks a decent one, if he ever sells it, you should buy it and store it!
D1on said:
Lovely.
You have old beetles too?
Lets see...
So I’ve got a couple of running projects... You have old beetles too?
Lets see...
I’m building a German Look cabrio..
It started like this...
Currently looks like this...
It’s Porsche Aetna Blue.
And I’ve got this...
Which I’m pondering doing “singer” style.
And my old race car ...
Which I never should have gotten rid off
Great thread. Heres my ‘89 GTI 8v big bumper.
Initially picked up with a mate who brought it from a family who’d had it for 20 years. They cried when they saw it leave!
My friend then left it in the corner neglected until he was considering selling it and I bit his hand off!
Mines had a full oil service, filters, spark plugs, gaskets, belts, gear linkages, waterpump and at 193k still pulls like a train with no sign of smoke at all.
Still plenty to do though but in no rush, exhaust is blowing and suspension refresh next!
After the gear linkages it has such a taut and keen shift its phenomenal. Only problem is, once its warmed up it wont engage reverse so can do with some adjustment ??
Such a fun car to drive, with an amazing ‘back to basics’ driving experience that just has you grinning ear to ear. Not the quickest but plenty quick enough to hustle down a country lane. Its feel / character more than make up for it.
Even though I hate selling cars, I did consider getting rid of it as it really doesnt get used. But as time goes on, the more I seem to be getting attached to it!
P.S nurburgsingh - cant believe you sold your amazing E39 M5!
Edited by J51dhu on Friday 19th March 23:09
Edited by J51dhu on Friday 19th March 23:11
J51dhu said:
P.S nurburgsingh - cant believe you sold your amazing E39 M5!
Edited by J51dhu on Friday 19th March 23:09
Edited by J51dhu on Friday 19th March 23:11
Can you imagine the bag of st a Mk7/8 GTi would be at that mileage!!
Yes the M5 was great and I still regret letting it go but there’s no way I could have made it work with the dog and to have two big cars would be as silly as having two beetles or two 911’s
...hang on a minute... D’oh!!!
I had a couple of 8v Mk2 GTI's back in the day, fondly remembered for their blend of practicality quality and eager-puppy character. They were a design sweet spot for a peppy daily driver - easier to live with than the slightly too basic Mk1, not gone soft like Mk3 and beyond.
But if I was looking for a classic weekender now, I think I'd go for a 4sp Mk1 on steel wheels. One of Guigaro' s best.
But if I was looking for a classic weekender now, I think I'd go for a 4sp Mk1 on steel wheels. One of Guigaro' s best.
Nurburgsingh said:
J51dhu said:
P.S nurburgsingh - cant believe you sold your amazing E39 M5!
Edited by J51dhu on Friday 19th March 23:09
Edited by J51dhu on Friday 19th March 23:11
Can you imagine the bag of st a Mk7/8 GTi would be at that mileage!!
Yes the M5 was great and I still regret letting it go but there’s no way I could have made it work with the dog and to have two big cars would be as silly as having two beetles or two 911’s
...hang on a minute... D’oh!!!
Fair enough regarding the M5, maybe you’ll have another one day!
dontlookdown said:
I had a couple of 8v Mk2 GTI's back in the day, fondly remembered for their blend of practicality quality and eager-puppy character. They were a design sweet spot for a peppy daily driver - easier to live with than the slightly too basic Mk1, not gone soft like Mk3 and beyond.
But if I was looking for a classic weekender now, I think I'd go for a 4sp Mk1 on steel wheels. One of Giugiaro' s best.
You're a brave boy, MK1 brakes are fking ste But if I was looking for a classic weekender now, I think I'd go for a 4sp Mk1 on steel wheels. One of Giugiaro' s best.
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