Viewing MK2 Golf GTi

[Chablonski]

Hi all, anything drastic to look out for?

[Chablonski]

If I had known they were that good would of bought one years ago!!!!!!!!!

[Dr G]

Hi Chablonski - topic has been very well covered in here so you'll probably find lots of with a look back through.

Body & Rust:
Jacking points (front of floor pan)
Around wipers and glass F&R
Battery Tray

Mechanicals:
Wheel bearings
Rear brake calipers
2nd gear synchro
Gear linkages
Smoke
Water leaks

Electrics:
MFA partially/not working
Idle
Stalling
Poor hot starting

Nice MK2 GTI is still an absolute riot, particularly a well kept and cherished 16v.

[Chablonski]

Thanks Dr G, most kind

[aka_kerrly]

have a look on vwgolfmk2.co.uk there is a buying guide and model history on there as apart from looking for the obvious stuff that will effect and old car eg rust/accident damage it is useful to know what each model should have equipment wise.

Dont get sucked into paying scene tax on Oak green cars - ive seen far far too many stupidly prices oak greens that are ruined. Original cars fetch good money £1-3k depending on service history and millage but i wouldnt pay over the odds for a original car that will needs loads of money spent on new bushes/steering/suspension components/brakes. Most mk2 are around 80-160k these days so something around 50k on it would warrent a premium but not under 130k

Modified cars you need to be certain that the mods are worthwhile and that the servicing has still been done, there are some really good cars that have had good upgrades whilst maintaining a relatively stock look - this is what id go for.

what is your budget and how soon would you like one as i know of 2 good examples that will be for sale soon ;-)

dave