Looking to purchase my first MK1 - total novice..!!
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Newbie
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Old Timer
What sorta cabby you after, a fti or a clipper?
if youre looking at around 80k that is 4000 miles a year which you might struggle unless you'd consider an auto?
And dont forget alot of these engines are still running strong at 150k !!
I posted this in a newbie theread the other night but the main points with a cabby i can think are;
Rust
Fuel filler neck
Under the clipper kit
Spare wheel well
Leaks
Roof release handles
Boot and rear light seals
Front footwells if the drainage holes are blocked
And if you go for a clipper then theres the pierburc carb with auto choke that can cause problems if not set up properly, but you can swap that over for a webber with manual choke.
They are pretty easy to maintain, all you need is a basic tool kit - if you got a 10mm spanner youll be fine
There are 2 buyers guides on the homepage that go into more detail
Oh, and completly unrelated but mine is on ebay at the moment ;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-VOLKSWAGEN-MK1-GOLF-CLIPPER-CABRIO-GREEN-resprayed-lots-of-work-done-/290899071677?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item43baef92bd#ht_1675wt_958
Although I am startign to have 2nd thoughts….
Keep us updated with your search!
Scott
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Newbie
I had a look at your car on ebay last night but its going to be another couple of months till all my finances are sorted..
Your's looks mint and would exactly be the sort of car i'd be looking for..
Will keep you posted and you never know if you still have her available I might be able to give her a new home :-)
Thanks again mate,
Kieran,..
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Settled In
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Moderator
All I can say is take good note of what the Guys before me and after advise you!
Don't know how experienced or old you are but there's no need to rush it mate.
You can get a really good deal (it does still happen you know) or you can get stuck with a right PIG.
If it doesn't feel right, then there's a better than 50/50 chance it's not!
(not trying to put you off)
This club has World's of experience when it comes to Mk1's, so if your not sure ASK!!!!
Before I forget, if you do get one, you won't regret it.
Good luck mate.
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1983 mk1 Golf gti G60 (little-un)
1991 mk2 Golf Country Chrome Edition
2010 T5 Karmann Colorado
2012 mk6 Golf Tdi convertible
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Alex88 said
Try looking on the classic car websites i found them alot better in my search and i managed to find a near mint 91 clipper with 44k on the clock for £2900 but i think that was just lucky hope your search is going well!!!
x2 - register your details on this website as they seem to come up quite regularly - this one earlier this week:
http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page/198713/1989-vw-golf/?utm_source=classic_email_alerts&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=classic_cars_for_sale
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Settling In
If you are still looking I am selling the below which might fit your bill.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330929124807?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Regards
rolyberkin
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