My Mk1 Golf

[ross_m]

Hi, I just joined and thought Id show you all my Mk1 Golf. Im 17 and its my first car. It was originally a 1.1 Golf N and the previous owner converted it to a 1.8 and planned on making it a track car. I bought it and converted it back to a 1.1 (formel e) as insurance is so high for new drivers. Hopefully it will pass its mot and be on the road very soon!

This is how the car stands now


Dont worry, its going lower at the front when I have time to wind the coilovers down.

All comments welcome.

Ross

[99gti]

Love it! Very tidy!!!

Save your coin and fess up for the insurance and put the 1.8 back in.

[thestu]

thats a nice clean golf mate!

welcome!

[ross_m]

Thanks for the comments. I wish i had the money to put the 1.8 in and pay for the insurance. I have kept it for the future though. As long as its looking good im happy

Thanks

[evorobin]

Love it! Very tidy!!!

Save your coin and fess up for the insurance and put the 1.8 back in.

He could be looking at $7 / day for the 1.8 you aussies don't realise how harsh it is for young uns in the UK

Welcome ross it's inspiring to see a mk1 in such great shape. Sorry to say I quite like that boxy maestro in the background too

[ross_m]

He could be looking at $7 / day for the 1.8 you aussies don't realise how harsh it is for young uns in the UK

Welcome ross it's inspiring to see a mk1 in such great shape. Sorry to say I quite like that boxy maestro in the background too

Thanks. Yeah, your right. One of the best quotes I had was £1000 a year and thats for the 1.1! Most insurers said £2500 or more. I think thats about 4,100 AUD a year??. When I phoned for a quote I asked why its so much for my car and they said "becaue its a golf and they are seen as boy racer cars". I dont think I would even get insurance for a 1.8 at this age. It will be a long time before I can.

Oh, and dont be sorry for liking the maestro haha they are great cars. We have a few including a maestro turbo. Are there many maestros in Australia?

thanks

[Mischa]

that car is so clean... such great stance just perfect

[Brisben]

Hi, I just joined and thought Id show you all my Mk1 Golf. Im 17 and its my first car. It was originally a 1.1 Golf N and the previous owner converted it to a 1.8 and planned on making it a track car. I bought it and converted it back to a 1.1 (formel e) as insurance is so high for new drivers. Hopefully it will pass its mot and be on the road very soon!

This is how the car stands now




Ross

Looks sweet mate, although I cannot help notice you have a Meastro and a capri on the drive. Shocking !

[ross_m]

Looks sweet mate, although I cannot help notice you have a Meastro and a capri on the drive. Shocking !

haha We like a lot of different makes really, although me and my Dad do make fun of my mums capri! But we like it really. The only VW we have is my mk1. thanks

Ross

[Brisben]

haha We like a lot of different makes really, although me and my Dad do make fun of my mums capri! But we like it really. The only VW we have is my mk1. thanks

Ross

That's cool mate , was only pulling your leg anyway. Never seen a Meastro here, or any Austins except some really old ones. You get Capri's here, they love the olf fords, RS2000 and MK1 Mexico's etc. I am afraid to say Austins don't last long so you don't see many of them around, I am sure the meastro turbo is becoming a classic in it's own right nowadays.

Your VW looks sweet mate, I am impressed... Easily the best car on your driveway !