Hello, I want a mk1, please help!
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Hello, I want a mk1, please help!
I'm Lee, I've been a dubber for the last few years with a mk2 polo breadvan, mk4 polo and mk5 polo GTI.
I'm only 21, but I feel strongly about restoration of old cars (I've owned a couple of old minis) and I think this is the forum for me and my next venture.
What I'm after is some advice on buying a mk1.
I've been looking all over the net (ebay, pistonheads etc…) for a decent mk1 project starter.
What I want to achieve, eventually, is a retro gold finish (some sort of vag paint), the interior refurbished with dark red paisley and floral sort of stuff (tastefully, obviously!), and I'd love for it to be on airride!
The latter may be an on going battle to raise funds for such a modification, but that's about it. The only real modification I'm looking at.
Other than that I want LOADS of chrome and some nice old school wheels :]
But yeah. Can anyone advise me on things to ask a seller or things to look for on a mk1? Are there any problems that mk1s are prone to?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/657604.htm <<< this is a link to the car that has taken my fancy. Obviously for the price and that it's pretty standard and a nice blank canvas :]
Any advice is gratefully received!
Lee :]
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Local Hero
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Will do, I just sent him a text, as it's pretty late, like.
I'll have to try calling tomorrow.
Thanks Paul!
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Let us know how you get on - and welcome!
Cheers
Andy
Andy
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1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/
1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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Thanks for the welcomes.
Seems like a much nicer forum than the pretentious idiots you see on most other dub forums.
I really can't wait to get my mk1 I've got everything planned out :] haha
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Still looks pretty good though,
good luck with it, and the putting through a mot idea before you buy is not a bad idea, but i doubt the seller will do it, as if you don`t buy he will have lost out the mot fee
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Local Hero
Good luck in your search!
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Just checked the mail before going to work in a sec and he's not replied
So frustrated! haha
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Welcome to the site
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Local Hero
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hey there
Just choose your car wisely!
Ross
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oh
Congratulations on having the best taste in cars.
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Gutted.
Ah well. I'll probably leave it until after I come home from Holiday in September. I've got enough on my plate atm with getting my Polo back on the road. I had a crappy little accident in the wet a couple of weeks ago.
Never mind! I'll have to keep an eye out.
Do you lot think it's a better idea to get something cheaper that needs a little work for a restoration? Or something over a grand that's pretty sound already??
Thanks for the help though guys! Nice friendly forum :]
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tiddles said
oh, and welcome
Congratulations on having the best taste in cars.
That just answered my question then. haha
And thank you very much :]
What are your thoughts on the newer Golfs then?
I drove the works car last week. It's a mk6, I think. 2.0 TDI estate.
I used to hate them, but after driving that, I have a little thing for it haha.
But then I think it's all well and good having a car that drives itself, but I'd see myself missing that bone shaking scariness of a rattly old motor.
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Old Timer
mk6:
perhaps it could have been a mk5:
or a mk4:
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Wasn't a mk4. That's the only 'modern' Golf I like.
Mk4 golfs and mk5 polos are hot. Mk1 golfs and polos are timeless.
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golfs
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absolutely
I used to feel that with my polo gti until Scott, the apprentice, brought in his 1.4 mk1. I then felt I needed to step up my game. haha
What's your motor like then boss? Can I get a photo??
This thread should probably be moved into the newbie section now. haha
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