OMGZ "new" car!

lostkat · 11-10-2008, 03:38

Well, after 6 months of driving round the biggest pile of crap in the entire universe, I've gone and got me a new motor. Erm, did I say new?? It was built when I was 6 yrs old, so I don't suppose you could call it new really

I was resigned to the idea of just getting a £500 Mondeo and running it into the ground until Leon mentioned a MKII Golf GTi to me. It would provide me with a fairly economical, easy to fix car, which I would actually enjoy driving. I started having a look around, but all the sub-£500 ones were complete dogs. After a couple of weeks I gave up searching.... until yesterday.

Leon found it on Retro Rides and emailed me the details at work. 10 months MOT (which it sailed through), never welded and very solid, immaculate interior and just 1 spot of rust on the bootlid. It just felt "right", so I rang the guy and we went up to Sheffield to see it last night.

I am now the proud (and rather excited, hence being up at this hour) owner of a 1987 MKII Golf GTi, complete with LHD wipers and original steel wheels

It's done just over 100k miles and it was £350, which was an utter bargain. I was given a pair of 60mm lowering springs with the car, which will be put to good use

I can't believe the condition it's in. It needs a ruddy good polish and a new bootlid, but apart from that, it's great. Leon drove it home, but I had a quick spin in it last night and it pulls like a train. Feels SO positive to drive. I'm amazed at how good it feels; no rattles, squeaks or strange noises. I wasn't keen on the idea of a white one initially, but it's grown on me and I actually think the paint will come up really nicely.

Anyway, here are a few pics from the guy who sold it to me. Tomorrow will be spent trying to get the paintwork to shine (it's matt at the moment) and generally giving it a thorough clean. I will also be trying to source a new bootlid for it at some point and buying a new rad as the current one has a small split in it somewhere.

I'm sure Leon will post with some more techy info

That chavvy tax disc holder will be gone by tomorrow. Eurgh!

As will the sticker

This is the only rust on the entire car which we've found so far...

Interior really is as good as it looks. The seats look brand new!!

I know it's not everyone's bag and people will think "why's she bought a 21 yr old car", but I honestly don't give a stuff. I think it's great

Darrin · 11-10-2008, 04:05

Looks like a winner!! I'm one of those that's of a mind that if it's lasted this long, it's going to go for another 10 years without a cough. I always liked those VWs.

Stan_Lite · 11-10-2008, 05:03

Looking good

Get those lowering springs on, tart up the paintwork and get a cheap set of alloys and she'll look the dogs bollocks.

Nice car for the money

leowyatt · 11-10-2008, 07:01

Awesome car

Always had a soft spot for older VWs. Was looking at Sciroccos the other day

TinkerBell · 11-10-2008, 08:09

Really pleased for you hun

I have always had a soft spot for old golf's, looks in really good nick, think you have got yourself a bargain there

Burble · 11-10-2008, 08:49

Should have got a poo brown Micra!

Very nice, it certainly looks in really good condition

Zirax · 11-10-2008, 08:53

Excellent motor and a bloody bargain! Has Leon told you about all the engines that can be dropped in yet?

That being said IIRC they are rather light to start with.

Lopez · 11-10-2008, 08:56

The rusty bootlid is a well known weakspot/design flaw - many of them have a rotten boot but the rest of the car is fine. This one has never been welded etc, it has gallons of sticky factory Waxoyl pouring out of the seams which means the engine bay is very dirty but totally free from rot.

Needs a sodding good polish, and new plastics. I think the steel wheels will stay (for now) but probably with a fresh lick of paint just to brighten it up a bit.

Pulls well, no knocks no bumps no untoward rattles, no vibration. It makes the Manta feel like a Model T Ford.

leowyatt · 11-10-2008, 09:24

I think Leon should start working on commission for finding us good cheap motors

I know who I'll be "employing" next time we need a car

vix · 11-10-2008, 09:53

I knew you wouldn't get something boring

It's white and 80's so you know I like it!

11-10-2008, 03:38	#1
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	OMGZ "new" car! Well, after 6 months of driving round the biggest pile of crap in the entire universe, I've gone and got me a new motor. Erm, did I say new?? It was built when I was 6 yrs old, so I don't suppose you could call it new really I was resigned to the idea of just getting a £500 Mondeo and running it into the ground until Leon mentioned a MKII Golf GTi to me. It would provide me with a fairly economical, easy to fix car, which I would actually enjoy driving. I started having a look around, but all the sub-£500 ones were complete dogs. After a couple of weeks I gave up searching.... until yesterday. Leon found it on Retro Rides and emailed me the details at work. 10 months MOT (which it sailed through), never welded and very solid, immaculate interior and just 1 spot of rust on the bootlid. It just felt "right", so I rang the guy and we went up to Sheffield to see it last night. I am now the proud (and rather excited, hence being up at this hour) owner of a 1987 MKII Golf GTi, complete with LHD wipers and original steel wheels It's done just over 100k miles and it was £350, which was an utter bargain. I was given a pair of 60mm lowering springs with the car, which will be put to good use I can't believe the condition it's in. It needs a ruddy good polish and a new bootlid, but apart from that, it's great. Leon drove it home, but I had a quick spin in it last night and it pulls like a train. Feels SO positive to drive. I'm amazed at how good it feels; no rattles, squeaks or strange noises. I wasn't keen on the idea of a white one initially, but it's grown on me and I actually think the paint will come up really nicely. Anyway, here are a few pics from the guy who sold it to me. Tomorrow will be spent trying to get the paintwork to shine (it's matt at the moment) and generally giving it a thorough clean. I will also be trying to source a new bootlid for it at some point and buying a new rad as the current one has a small split in it somewhere. I'm sure Leon will post with some more techy info That chavvy tax disc holder will be gone by tomorrow. Eurgh! As will the sticker This is the only rust on the entire car which we've found so far... Interior really is as good as it looks. The seats look brand new!! I know it's not everyone's bag and people will think "why's she bought a 21 yr old car", but I honestly don't give a stuff. I think it's great __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done? Last edited by lostkat; 11-10-2008 at 03:40.

11-10-2008, 04:05	#2
Darrin Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hiding out in Mormon Country Posts: 1,629	Looks like a winner!! I'm one of those that's of a mind that if it's lasted this long, it's going to go for another 10 years without a cough. I always liked those VWs. __________________ A bullet may have your name on it, but shrapnel is addressed "to whom it may concern".

11-10-2008, 05:03	#3
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	Looking good Get those lowering springs on, tart up the paintwork and get a cheap set of alloys and she'll look the dogs bollocks. Nice car for the money __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

11-10-2008, 07:01	#4
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Awesome car Always had a soft spot for older VWs. Was looking at Sciroccos the other day __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

11-10-2008, 08:09	#5
TinkerBell Dirty Spammer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the middle! Posts: 2,454	Really pleased for you hun I have always had a soft spot for old golf's, looks in really good nick, think you have got yourself a bargain there __________________

11-10-2008, 08:49	#6
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	Should have got a poo brown Micra! Very nice, it certainly looks in really good condition

11-10-2008, 08:53	#7
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Excellent motor and a bloody bargain! Has Leon told you about all the engines that can be dropped in yet? That being said IIRC they are rather light to start with.

11-10-2008, 08:56	#8
Lopez Bad Cat Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 808	The rusty bootlid is a well known weakspot/design flaw - many of them have a rotten boot but the rest of the car is fine. This one has never been welded etc, it has gallons of sticky factory Waxoyl pouring out of the seams which means the engine bay is very dirty but totally free from rot. Needs a sodding good polish, and new plastics. I think the steel wheels will stay (for now) but probably with a fresh lick of paint just to brighten it up a bit. Pulls well, no knocks no bumps no untoward rattles, no vibration. It makes the Manta feel like a Model T Ford. __________________ NO

11-10-2008, 09:24	#9
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	I think Leon should start working on commission for finding us good cheap motors I know who I'll be "employing" next time we need a car __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

11-10-2008, 09:53	#10
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	I knew you wouldn't get something boring It's white and 80's so you know I like it! __________________