newbie for advice on mk1 1.5

hi there, passed my test this year and saving for first car,looking for something bit diff with character, thinkng of a 1.5 mk1 to keep insurance Down, anyone here got a 1.5? Any advice? I'm 24 so not a kid just didn't need to drive til now. Any help welcome

I've a 1.5 GX here. It seems to be a very good car, very reliable and a good engine with enough punch. There's quite a few of us with 1.5's and people on here are always happy to help out.

If you've not bought one yet, the carb is a complicated bugger to setup but once done shouldn't cause you any more hassles. People replace them but anyway…..

Welcome to the site pal, and feel free to ask any questions

Hi and welcome!! I had a 1.5 many years ago - was quite a nippy car and as you say, insurance is better! Check out our member benefits as the insurance discounts could save you the ?15 straight off - and some!

The only problem I recall having with mine was the auto-choke - that was a night mare!

Get some pics up when you have bought one. When are you 25, will make a big difference on the insurance

Cheers
Andy :wink:

hello and welcome, good luck in your search for a mk1  

hello and welcome

the 1.5 is a great litle engine, I've had a couple of GTI's, got a 1.3 now and 2 1.5 Auto's the 1.5 is strong, pulsl well and very nippy.. Suprisingly how much nippier than the 1.3 even through the auto box

For me its 1.5 all the way now, especially as they are really 1457cc so fall into small tax bracket too!!  :mrgreen:  :mrgreen:

Good luck with the search

another GX owner here.
the carbs are good if treated well. and a bit of time has them singing like a nun.
the engine is a soild reliable lum that although not as powerful as a gti still goes like stick.
oh an welcome on good luck on the search

Never had a carbed mk1, so no help there, but welcome to the site

Hiya, welcome!  

I've only had GTIs, so no help I'm afraid, but good luck with the search for your MK1  8)