Might be picking up a MK1 GTI Cabriolet tomorrow - Advice needed
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I'm going from a 05 Fiesta ST, which has seen its last day. Not sure what to expect from the driving experience of the golf and the seller did take me for a drive to listen out for noises etc, but wouldn't let me drive it as its currently SORN etc. My only other concern was a slight whiring noise for the first few seconds when started cold. This went after a few seconds and it had warmed up, but I don't know if this is normal?
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He shouldn't be driving it if its sorn as insurance would be invalid with no tax anyway, but if he was willing to take you for a drive I am surprised he wasn't happy for you to drive in a large car park somewhere etc
The steering is heavier when driving slow and parking, but once on the move most don't find it a problems, also it adds to the character of driving a Mk1 golf
There are retro fit able power steering kits available , so if you did find steering too heavy you could consider that
Every car of this age would drive different to another depending on maintenance, whether it still on original suspension what the condition of that is , tyre size etc etc
I would say don't expect it to be as "tight" as your ST not stop as quick, however the power delivery would be different, you can chuck it around a fair bit, and mine always put a smile on my face.
What you have to remember is you are driving a mk1 golf, and that is its own experience
whirring sound when starting cold is not normal could just be a starter motor on its last legs though …..
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There are stone chip guards I believe, in front of the rear wheels. One is the same colour as the car, almost, but the other looks like it's taken a beating and is almost black now. Guessing this is becasue that's the colour beneath? Are these removable, for repair/re-paint purposes, or does it need to be repainted insitu?
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