Dilemma ..resurrect a GTI or Not ?

[smallzoo]

Long story but I was given a GTI from my brother who has moved abroad.

I put it in for an MOT knowing as it had been sat for two years it was going to fail on a lot...and it did !

A local guy who is a good mechanic and works from a unit has quoted me for the work. I dont think the prices are by any means incorrect...so the question is for a 1984 8v Gti ( first of the mk2's ) special edition ( has decor seats ), 186k miles...is the car going to be worth say £1500+ after I spend the £800...BUT bear in mind the bodywork also needs tidying up ( at least one door, boot catch, window seals etc )

This is the list
Totals including labour

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) £ 110.00
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated £ 17.00
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated £ 17.00
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) £ 75.00
earside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded £ 20.00
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded £ 15.00
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) £ 3.00
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) £ 3.00
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively £ 2.50
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively £ 2.50
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) £ 10.00
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) £ 1.00
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge £ 30.00
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, £ 30.00
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) £ 30.00
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) £ 10.00
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) £ 25.00
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) £ 85.00
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) £ 85.00
discs and pads all round needed, the front with parts and labour £ 75.00
coolant change and new thermostat , with labour £ 40.00
new rocker cover gasket, with labour £ 12.00
timing belt and tensioner, new drive belt + labour £ 115.00


I know its an enthusiasts car and I am not shying away from that but my budget will be tight so I need to know that I would at least get my money back if the worst cam to the worst and I had to sell it

cheers

[anonymous-user]

I would definitely do it if it was me, there's not thousands of them around anymore and the 3 I had were great cars

[AJB88]

Yes, if not go on Facebook and sell it on the MK2 Golf Owners Club!

[2gins]

Are you handy with the spanners because all of that looks like piece of pass diy to me. My experience of working on vag stuff is 1 audi 80 and a TT though.

[AJB88]

one of the best upgrades for a MK2 Golf is to fit an uprated wiring loom to headlights as well. Basically it takes its feed direct from battery.

Costs about £40, 20 mins to fit.

[smallzoo]

Wish I was but I'm a computer nerd not a mechanic...

I'm in south Cheshire so always open to suggestions

Cheers

[AJB88]

smallzoo said:

Wish I was but I'm a computer nerd not a mechanic...

I'm in south Cheshire so always open to suggestions

Cheers

Where abouts? I was born and live in S.Cheshire for 21 years, I live in MK now.

[smallzoo]

Sandbach. .
Thanks for the wiring loom advice ..but that's another £60....I'm still gasping for air with the £800..lol

[Glasgowrob]

£1500 is cheap for a solid mk2 gti these days. prices are only going to go one way be it 8v or 16v versions.

[Belle427]

Worth doing as suggested if your a fan of the car and intend to use it.

[Dr G]

I was going to say; with bodywork sorted I wouldn't be surprised if that was a 3k car.

If you didn't want to put the work in yourself I don't imagine it would be too tricky to sell on. They're generally nice cars to work on and there are plenty of keen DIYers around.

[g7jhp]

I'd do it for £800.

What's the bodywork and paint like?

[AJB88]

smallzoo said:

Sandbach. .
Thanks for the wiring loom advice ..but that's another £60....I'm still gasping for air with the £800..lol

I'm out of the circle now of garages in that area, I know there's a lad in Sandbach that converts all the dashlights to LED in MK2 as I need to take mine there soon.

[HorneyMX5]

Get it done. Type 19s are not that common anymore. Assume from the notes it's a 5 door?

[smallzoo]

yes its a 5 door

thanks for all the advice so far

I'll let you know how I get on

[AJB88]

Get some photos of it up, lets have a look.

[smallzoo]

Will do