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Hi Guys,
When I had a Skoda I used the briskoda forum, I am sure that I will enjoy this one just as much and I hope to able to contribute over time.
I am about to buy a 1988 1.6 GL cabrio with 134,000 kms on the clock here in Madrid, 5 day a week commuting machine taking advantage of the weather and the amazing views on my way to work it recently had a cam belt change, before I part with 3,500 euro anything I should pay particular attention to when I kick the tyres?
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When I had a Skoda I used the briskoda forum, I am sure that I will enjoy this one just as much and I hope to able to contribute over time.
I am about to buy a 1988 1.6 GL cabrio with 134,000 kms on the clock here in Madrid, 5 day a week commuting machine taking advantage of the weather and the amazing views on my way to work it recently had a cam belt change, before I part with 3,500 euro anything I should pay particular attention to when I kick the tyres?
G
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That sounds a great car to be commuting in![;)](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/themes/default/images/ocf_emoticons/wink.png)
Rust will be the main thing, as long as it starts and stops ok. Normally we'd suggest that you look for leaks on the hood but I guess that this will not be so much an issue for you in Spain!
Check out our buyers guide too - Buying a Cabriolet - The Mk1 Golf Owners Club
This may help you out on certain items. Keep us updated and good luck with the car - we expect photos of it if you buy it
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That sounds a great car to be commuting in
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Rust will be the main thing, as long as it starts and stops ok. Normally we'd suggest that you look for leaks on the hood but I guess that this will not be so much an issue for you in Spain!
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Check out our buyers guide too - Buying a Cabriolet - The Mk1 Golf Owners Club
This may help you out on certain items. Keep us updated and good luck with the car - we expect photos of it if you buy it
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Hola y Bien Venidos
Solia vivir en Alicante hace mucho tiempo
Good choice of cars for the commute, I'm sure you'll enjoy it!!
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Solia vivir en Alicante hace mucho tiempo
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Good choice of cars for the commute, I'm sure you'll enjoy it!!
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Melteddrummer said
Hola y Bien Venidos![]()
Solia vivir en Alicante hace mucho tiempo![]()
Good choice of cars for the commute, I'm sure you'll enjoy it!!
Andy#3![]()
Get you Mr Spain, I never knew!!
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Hairyarse said
Melteddrummer said
Hola y Bien Venidos![]()
Solia vivir en Alicante hace mucho tiempo![]()
Good choice of cars for the commute, I'm sure you'll enjoy it!!
Andy#3![]()
Get you Mr Spain, I never knew!!![]()
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It's English Andy has a problem with!
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Sorry Andy, got the devil in me this morning!
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Back on subject.
The car does not sound cheap, so take your time looking at it.
Don't buy it using your emotion, buy it because it's the right car and good luck!
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Get you Mr Spain, I never knew!!![]()
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Yeah, lived there for 5 years, had my last year of school there too
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Hi again,
Thank you very much for your comments and especially the buying guide hairyarse (first time i have ever typed those words) . Golfcabrio you say it is not cheap, so I will use my head not heart.
Thank you very much for your comments and especially the buying guide hairyarse (first time i have ever typed those words) . Golfcabrio you say it is not cheap, so I will use my head not heart.
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Melteddrummer said
Hairyarse said
Get you Mr Spain, I never knew!!![]()
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Yeah, lived there for 5 years, had my last year of school there too![]()
Mike, I used to could talk proper England when I was a children![]()
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LMAO! Glad to here u tork propper like whot I duz!!
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gilesk said
Hi again,
Thank you very much for your comments and especially the buying guide hairyarse (first time i have ever typed those words) . Golfcabrio you say it is not cheap, so I will use my head not heart.
There's a first time for everything!
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Melteddrummer said
Hairyarse said
Get you Mr Spain, I never knew!!![]()
![]()
Yeah, lived there for 5 years, had my last year of school there too![]()
Mike, I used to could talk proper England when I was a children![]()
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And I must be the only person who's both English Literature and English Language Teachers both committed Suicide while still trying to teach me!
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