Newbie in Essex

Hi Everyone my names greg and i live in essex i currently drive a mk5 r32 golf but have a real soft spot for a mk1 gti  don't own one yet and would be great if i could pick up some pointers and tips of everyone to buy the right car

Thanks Greg

Hi Greg welcome along.

Get stuck in with any questions you have. Loads of top guys on here to help you out.  :wink:

Hi Raul where do i start i really haven't got a clue when it comes to classic cars but just no that I've always wanted a mk1 so what should i be looking for in my first mk1 cheers

Check out this buying guide for starters and familiarise yourself with the basics.

The Mk1 Golf Owners Club

ok will do thanks mate

Welcome along dude !!! As said above you've come to the right place !!

The buying guide is a great read and there is lots to look out for when buying a gti and in my opinion the biggest dread is rust (after all the newest ones are coming up for 30 years old 8O ) and if you can get a tin top gti without a sunroof even better if it does have a sunroof then I personally would stay clear of the glass sunroofs as they can leak badly.

Keep an eye out in the local meet threads as in the new year will set up a monthly meet for Essex members, which will more than likely be at the 8 Ball CAfe on the A12 near Witham if you know the place.

Hi andy i did have a read of the buying guide and found it quite helpful seems like a great information packed site and from what I've seen a good group of people with the same interest i will defiantly pop to the 8 ball its not to far from me probably won't have a mk1 by then though

No worries, my mk 1 wont be back on the road til apr/may next year.

What mk R32 have you got ???

I cant wait to finally own a mk1 but dont wana be to eager wana buy the right one
ive currently got a mk5 dsg in deep blue pearlescent

R32_Greg said

I cant wait to finally own a mk1 but dont wana be to eager wana buy the right one
ive currently got a mk5 dsg in deep blue pearlescent

Very nice, must sound great !!!

As you said, you want to buy the right one not the first one and thats a very good attitude to have dude. There are a lot of mk 1's about but hold out till you find the one in the best condition esp when bodywork/paint is conserned, unless you want a project.

Yea it turns heads and it's a great car but I'm in the motor trade and get to drive pretty much most things on the road and I think this is the reason I'm drawn to the mk1 it's unique and different unlike most modern cars which are pretty much the same Im up for a bit of a project that's half the fun isn't it      plus I have some good workshop guys so that's always a bonus what sort of money do you think I should be looking at?