Golf 1 as first car
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In a year or so I’ll be 18 and will be able to get a drivers license. I know how to drive and I know how to drive a manual. I normally drive a off road land cruiser when we’re on trails and Im thinking of getting a golf mk1 as my first car do you guys think it’s a good idea .
I don’t mind working into it (I’d actually prefer to work on it )
I want to make it a clean simple build
1 fix it up (dents, scratches ,rust,etc. )
2 change front and rear bumper to the thin euro ones
3put a small lip on the front
4 possibly change the hood to one that has better hood lines
5 lower it and put a nice set of wheels
Do you think it’s a good idea?
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Mine is pretty reliable (touchwood) albeit from some dodgy old electrics, but its a total money pit with all sorts of small issues that need sorting. I'd probably not want to use it for a long daily commute either
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Nut & Bolt Resto Complete (Mars Red GTi original): https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&type=misc&id=projects%2Fyour-mk1-golfs_2%2Fpistolpete-s-mars-red&start__keyed=
Nut & Bolt Resto in Progress (Lhasa 16v): https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&type=misc&id=projects%2Fyour-mk1-golfs_2%2Fpistolpete-s-lhasa&redirected=1
Nut & Bolt Resto in Progress (Lhasa 16v): https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&type=misc&id=projects%2Fyour-mk1-golfs_2%2Fpistolpete-s-lhasa&redirected=1
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That's just for a standard car… when you start talking (or not talking…) about mods, things may escalate quickly!
Also similar to what others have said - if you have a long daily commute and not a lot of spare cash to burn, it might not be ideal.
BUT - with all of that said, mk1s are awesome fun even in 1.3 guise. Mk2s also worth a look and cheaper (but no cabriolet option )
Good luck and let us know how you get on
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Simple to work on.
Parts mostly available and cheap.
Reliable.
Comfortable enough drive & will keep with modern traffic.
Going up in value.
What's not to like?
Just don't ruin it by lowering it or any other daft modifications.
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