[ozthecoz]

i know a few of you are into your dubs so thought id ask you about anything to look out for when buying a mk1 golf gti cabby ?

been offered a swap on my bmw for one ive liked for a while - leather interior, ronal Turbo R10 alloys etc - its very nice to look at but i dont know the first thing a bout golfs

any help appreciated

[Da Camden Ayatollah]

Check for rust and that the roof is in 1 piece, not 2 or ripped. Check that its been serviced etc.

Thats my 2cents worth. Im sure the boys and girls here will fill in the blanks which i don't know about.

[cracky]

make sure it has 4 wheels, oh and an engine would be good too!

[woody]

More of a MK2 man meself Oz but post up some pics and stuff and I'll give you any help i can

[rhianj_uk1984]

I'd check for rust - specially under the boot lining and the wheel arches, and with it being a cabby make sure you check for leaks in the roof - maybe take a mate and get him to sit inside while you pour some water over the top - you don't want any leaks cos it means damp and rot and could have already done a lot of damage.

get some pics up

[ozthecoz]

cheer all - no pics as of yet as i havent had a good look over it - if i get it ill post pics

Anyone know what engine is supposed to be in it - how much power - any known probs etc ?

[woody]

Depends on the year mate, the cabby's ran well late (up to 93). Post 82 should be a 1.8 with a 5 speed box.

[Effel]

Maqke sure its either got the cabby bodykit or no bumpers at all.
So even its fucked, it'll still look nice

[olstar]

Post pics!



what year is it?

sounds nice!

[camnic1972]

One good thing about Vw Golfs hon is that they go on for ever if you get a good one!!!

[olstar]

my mates jsut bought a MK2 GTi with over 150,000 on the clock..

It still pulls like a trooper!

[ozthecoz]

The Roof was leakiing so i walked away lol

Looked awesome but dont fancy being wet

[ozthecoz]

Oh - and cheers for those that replied btw