Hello from a distance
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Settling In
Hello from a distance
I am the owner of a Campaign that does its work in Australia (Melbourne, Victoria to be more precise). Sorry, that's why I didn't make it to the AGM.
The vehicle is in Helios Blue, largely standard (but with lowered Bilsteins and larger bore exhaust) and has done 165000 miles. Oh, and its sports the rego plate 'UKGOLF'.
I use it daily, mainly suburban driving, and maintain it myself (with the help of my friendly mechanic who allows me to 'pick his brain' when I need to).
There is not a great interest in older Golfs in Australia, so the Forum has been of great value, answering many of my questions and giving information about the Campaign that I was ignorant about.
Paul
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Local Hero
Re: Hello from a distance
AUSGOLF said
I am Sorry, that's why I didn't make it to the AGM.
I'm not suprised!
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Local Hero
Are you from the UK originally to own a car like that? if so, did you take it with you?
And finally any pics of your motor out in sunny Aus?
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Local Hero
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Local Hero
hello from oz
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Old Timer
Shame to here there is not much interest over there, im coming out in january for 5 weeks to see what it about, and looking to live there, really dont want to sell it tho, after all the work that has gone into it,
Good to here from you,
Darren
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Old Timer
Its nice to hear the MK1 is loved all over the planet.
The more worldwide members the better I say. :wink:
I used to own a mk1 - well I've had 2 actually - YDU 720X & SMU 420Y. Currently I drive an 98 Scotia White Mitsubishi Evolution V RS…. fancy getting another mk1 someday
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Settling In
The Golf 1 was a big hit when it was introduced in 1976 - almost immediate 6 month waiting list on orders. But the response of doubling the price was not a successful marketing move. VW virtually disappearing from the market for a couple of decades.
Air-cooled is all the rage around the car clubs, but there isn't the volume of early water-cooled VWs to generate lots of interest. Golf's are well regarded but air-cooled is where the hysteria and compulsion gets expressed.
I have met up with only one other GTi owner. There is one business, nationally, that specialises in importing GTi parts. Have had little difficulty getting parts from VW and other importers, and used the internet to get the spoilers from the UK.
I'd love to show some pics, but have to work out a web-site first, I gather. There are some magazine shoots, and the dealer shots when it was used at the launch of Golf 5.
Darren, what parts of Australia will you be visiting in January?
Paul
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Old Timer
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Settling In
Its about three days driving (3000+ miles) from the Eastern capitals. Western Australia is a vast state, with many tourist destinations - just be prepared to travel to them.
Good luck with the planning.
Paul
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Old Timer
what is your plans over there?
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Settling In
But that is in Victoria. As I wrote earlier, WA is mega-miles away.
If you do pop over to Melbourne, let me know, so we can meet up. What is the Golf you are driving?
Paul
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Old Timer
Take care mate. 8)
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Local Hero
kins said
we have one or two members from downunder, one chap is from Tazmania although i cant remember who this was… (anyone?)::
Welcome! There's an Australian member I've spoken to, his username is 'Andrew'. Just look it up in the 'member List' and you can always send a private message.
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