Tasty MK1-how much should i pay for this car!? HELP!
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Tasty MK1-how much should i pay for this car!? HELP!
Mike
MK1 Golf Gti - Mars Red Campaign / MK2 Golf Rallye SE/ MK2 Golf Gti - Black 16v (small bumper) / Corrado - Red G60 / Porsche 911 (Daily)
MK1 Golf Gti - Mars Red Campaign / MK2 Golf Rallye SE/ MK2 Golf Gti - Black 16v (small bumper) / Corrado - Red G60 / Porsche 911 (Daily)
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yes the car was in the shetland islands! (i'm in mancehster!)
i guess i got a little desperate!
it does seem like i'm not going to get quite as much for my money as i first thought- if he did get 3500 for that one in the shetlands, MK1's are fetching silly money form what i can see?
thanks again-will keep you up-dated,
Rick.
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As someone said above, be patient and you will find one. Please see the above example I posted - if viewed it will give you an idea of what 2k ish will buy.
There was a very nice black MK1 sold recently on this forum by a chap called kins - keep you eyes open and watch the marketplace.
It is however amazing when you start moving up into the 3.5k+ bracket how greatly improved the cars become might be worth considering a rethink on your budget.
Good luck.
Mike
MK1 Golf Gti - Mars Red Campaign / MK2 Golf Rallye SE/ MK2 Golf Gti - Black 16v (small bumper) / Corrado - Red G60 / Porsche 911 (Daily)
MK1 Golf Gti - Mars Red Campaign / MK2 Golf Rallye SE/ MK2 Golf Gti - Black 16v (small bumper) / Corrado - Red G60 / Porsche 911 (Daily)
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Up in the Shetlands they are all brother and sister or cousins, so it doesnt count as real money.
Good luck with your search!
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Ended up with a good deal on it too paid ?2000 if memory serves me correctly/
It did need some work but as im fully restoring the car anyway it wasnt a problem for me. I also got a few quid over ?1000 back in parts
As mentioend it might be worth looking at other options, buying a non runner and getting a recon engine, buying a half finished project needing minimal work.
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just to clarify….the most i've got to spend is ?4000
the original plan was to buy something that was finished ie:
-new paint (or VGC factory)
-engine conversion/recon engine
-some tastefull styling
-interior in good condition
I almost bought a car that ticked all theese boxes, got a hpi check and it turns out the car had been a write off. the owner didn't want to come down on price in light of the new information and someone else bought it for the asking price (?4000+) anyway?!!?
i offered kins ?2000 for his car (which was very nice) but unfortunatly he couldn't let it go straight away-said it was going on the bay then took a deposit before it went unde the hammer…anyone know how much it sold for?
then the shetland escapade! i can't belive that car fetched 3500!
GGGRRRR
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enthusiast buys car in need of TLC, spend a fortune restoring/modifying it, shows it, gets bored, sells TO ME for fraction of what he(or she??!!) spent . moves on to next project.
where is the flaw in my plan?
ta
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schoey said
i was under the inpression ti worked like this?:
enthusiast buys car in need of TLC, spend a fortune restoring/modifying it, shows it, gets bored, sells TO ME for fraction of what he(or she??!!) spent . moves on to next project.
where is the flaw in my plan?
ta
That's the flaw!
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2002 Black GT TDI 130
2002 Black GT TDI 130
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I got offered some great campaigns at around the 4k mark. It appears 4k will buy you a restored and immacualte example. but I paid 4k for an unrestored and totally original/immaculate mk1 campaign in mars red with 68k miles.
All the cars i was offered came from the wanted add i placed here.
I was looking for about 6 months….
Garage:
83 Mk1 Golf GTi Campaign - Mars Red - Totally Standard
78 Honda Civic 1200 Hondamatic - Silver
07 Honda Civic ES 2.2 CDi - Black, all the options!
83 Mk1 Golf GTi Campaign - Mars Red - Totally Standard
78 Honda Civic 1200 Hondamatic - Silver
07 Honda Civic ES 2.2 CDi - Black, all the options!
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glad you got what you wanted in the end.
have placed a wanted add here and edition 38. had a few offers but not quite what i'm looking for. my search differs from yours in that i'm really looking for a car that has been modified.
i know i'l have to be patient but the search is starting to take over my life. for example- got to work this morning at nine and here i am still on the forums at 11.30 having done no work!
suppose it's not all bad!
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there was a series one mk1 (with a g60) in it which looked awesome.
might still be there? :dontknow:
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Good luck & be patient…
i was checking these guys every week too.. They get quite a few mk1s in.
http://www.wagenwheels.co.uk/contact_us.htm
http://www.futureclassiccars.com/stocklist/
Garage:
83 Mk1 Golf GTi Campaign - Mars Red - Totally Standard
78 Honda Civic 1200 Hondamatic - Silver
07 Honda Civic ES 2.2 CDi - Black, all the options!
83 Mk1 Golf GTi Campaign - Mars Red - Totally Standard
78 Honda Civic 1200 Hondamatic - Silver
07 Honda Civic ES 2.2 CDi - Black, all the options!
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there's loads on wagen wheels!
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Personally if i was after a mildly modified golf, i would want to buy a standard car and do the mods i want with the rest of the money left over.. unless it was a VR6 conversion or the like when it seems more cost effective to buy someone elses once they have put blood, sweat, more blood and a shit load of money into it!
Garage:
83 Mk1 Golf GTi Campaign - Mars Red - Totally Standard
78 Honda Civic 1200 Hondamatic - Silver
07 Honda Civic ES 2.2 CDi - Black, all the options!
83 Mk1 Golf GTi Campaign - Mars Red - Totally Standard
78 Honda Civic 1200 Hondamatic - Silver
07 Honda Civic ES 2.2 CDi - Black, all the options!
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more satisfaction ,get it exactly as you want .
plenty left in the budget ,and end up with a very nice golfy. :wink:
lhasa green 83 gti tintop MOT passed Aug '14 after nearly 12 years!
Audi A6 3.0 tdi Avant Quattro Le Mans 305bhp
Audi A6 3.0 tdi Avant Quattro Le Mans 305bhp
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am making inquiries about a '77 series 1 with a jabbasport G40 conversion. running nearly 200BHP
will update you when i get more details…looks promising tho!
any opionion on the g40 engine-reliabiltiy/things to look for?
Ta
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I've heard good things and also some bad tbh..
heard a lot of melted pistons, blown oil seals, all sorts.
A rebuild would set back about ?350 on the charger…
Dom
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http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/149087.htm
not too bad money wise either :wink:
lhasa green 83 gti tintop MOT passed Aug '14 after nearly 12 years!
Audi A6 3.0 tdi Avant Quattro Le Mans 305bhp
Audi A6 3.0 tdi Avant Quattro Le Mans 305bhp
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