Mk1 Cabrio on highway speeds of 120kmh/74mph and 80kmh/50mph
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Interested in buying a summer hobby car but was wondering about driving at highway speeds
I'm considering joining the mk1 club and buying a 88-golf cabrio with a 1.8 liter FI motor 5 speed manual. Where I live there are alot of highways with speeds of 80kmh/50mph to 120kmh/74mph. I was wondering how the car can handle highway speeds for short periods of max 30mins at a time. I don't mind noise or the fuel efficiency but was wondering if the car can handle those speeds well.
I also have a Christmas Cabrio CC being sold nearby for cheaper. It has a 1,8 liter GL motor with a carb. I like the color, body and the interior is in better shape but I read that the carburetor engines can be a hassle and FI is better for "daily" driving and ease of life.
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Now my 92, and 93 Cabbies were both Autos, and ran hot, on the highway, until I installed a external Oil cooler then I had no issues driving them at 75-80 on the interstates over here for 4 or 5 hours before having to stop for gas/food/drinks. I wished they both had Cruise.. Autos were Terrible on mileage but fun to drive No Shifting At All.
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As long as everything is maintained and in good order it will be fine. Obviously it will be neither as quiet or refined as a modern car but that's not why you would buy one!
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