1985 Mk1 Golf Gti Cabrio or 1990 Golf Clipper Cabrio??

1985 Mk1 Golf Gti Cabrio or 1990 Golf Clipper Cabrio??

Looking to buy a Mk1 Golf Cabrio, what are the pros and cons to owning the Gti or a standard 1600?

Have two in mind both with history and good condition with similar price tags, will be doing all the servicing and maintenance myself where possible

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

Hi and welcome!

I guess you'll be looking at an 1800 carb, not 1600? In any case it in part down to personal preference on what you want out of the car.

For me its GTI always. There's just something about the engine, the way it sounds and performs but an 1800 clipper/carb can be a good car. The Pieburg carbs are known to give problems but can be ok, a lot of them have been changed to Webers.

Check out the cabriolet buyers guide on the home page, that's a good help.

Ultimately the most important part will be go for the most solid body you can find as mechanicals are cheap and easy to fix generally speaking.

Good luck with the search and keep us posted. Let us know too when/where you're viewing a car as there may be someone free in the area to join you for an unbiased view  

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321351837381?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201405184304515/sort/pricedesc/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/postcode/sp84bp/price-to/3000/radius/200/body-type/convertible/page/1/advert-type/Classified/usedcars/make/volkswagen/model/golf?logcode=p two I'm looking at for the moment. First car was a 1983 golf driver back in 1990
 

Cheers for the links

The white 85 one looks quite tidy. The interior has been re-trimmed but the roof looks like it needs replacing. It's hard to see from the pics but it looks like there's bubbles of rust lurking at the edges of some of the trim. Based on that if my assumptions are correct it's pricey!

The clipper does look really tidy. Although it's had a new roof - and it looks new - the roof side tension cables need doing as the line of the roof sits high above the top of the windows.

Out of the two it's the blue clipper I'd be looking at

that was my thoughts, white one I've already got price down to £2,400 without even viewing it.

thesmileyman1973 said

that was my thoughts, white one I've already got price down to £2,400 without even viewing it.

I don't want to slam a car without viewing it but don't think it will turn out to be worth anything over £2k, but you never know until you have a look  

presume the blue clipper is asking a realistic price?

For a trade price it's not too bad. You'll pay a bit more but hopefully for some peace of mind. It's certainly worth a look  

I have a white 1991 clipper. Full Vw service history, 1 owner from new. VERY tidy. 
It needs to go ASAP so come make me a offer if its of interest

Thanks funk star. What details have you got on the car? What sort of price do you have in mind? Can't really give you a price without more info and photos. 
Thanks

Best to come look.
Price wise. Offers in the region of 2k 

thesmileyman1973 I've seen this car in the flesh and can vouch for the fact it is incredibly tidy. £2k would be a bargain in my opinion  

Whereabouts is the car? Any photos at all? Can give you email address to send to. 
Thanks

Aylesbury. 
What's your email 

Have sent you my email address. Thanks

Clipper, then drop an ABF 2.0 16v in. 

I have seen this car also clean and tidy cab and a good buy from someone who knows mk1s  
Regards Martin.

You get pics ok?