how much is a mk1 worth and what to look for??

[gpk_gti]

hey vdubbers,
how much is a mk1 worth??(medium to good cond)? have looked at redbook etc,but what are they worth on the open market?? how many different models were released here and what type of major trouble should I look out for?

I would love to find a 3 door but thats as rare as john howard speaking honestly!! hehe!
any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!!!!!

[syncro]

Look for rust and dodgy body repairs.
'76 (LS) was the worst model made as it was assembled in Australia.
'77-'80 models were GLS and the GLD from '78.

[GoLfMan]

mate go for anything, as long as it's straight, most common places for rust are on the tailgate. the bottom of the front panels and in the sills.
you can pick them up from anywhere from $150-$5000, just depends what you want

are you going to resto it?

[gldgti]

i concur. but if you want a general price range? about $1000-$2000 for something that drives without scariness usually.

there are/were mk1's for sale in the for sales section mate.... check it out.

[h100vw]

Sold my 1600 GTI for 5 grand, which was pretty tidy.

Gavin

[worm]

I bought 2 in the last 6 months... one cost me $800 with heaps of good bits but was a bit of a POS and the other cost me $600 which was in almost RW condition...