Importing Mk2's

[walshydub]

This old chestnut again but..............being a pom, new to the country i am looking at buying a MK2 golf and all i have come up with is 5 doors (and autos).

I have read the previous thread on this issue but last post was a year ago. Have there been any updates on this issue?
Has anyone brought a good one over?
I saw a imported MK2 3door on ebay a few months ago, but it was a non starting rust bucket, so it is possible to get 'em over.

I regularly look on UK ebay and there are soooo many MK2's on there. Its just so tempting!!

[aliasmk2]

Here we go, anything past 1989 is a no go
Why would you want to get one of those pommy 2 door rattling pigs anyways
The cars that are here are a very good build quality not to mention 4 doors look good & are much more useful, if you want a 2 door by an audi tt
The price of the Australian mk2's is very good even to good because of all the negative press they get. You don't have to use much imagination or $ to improve the performance
I could elaborate for hours on this, but there is a 1985 2door for sale here for about $7500, if you think a1985 2 door is worth that much?????????

[99gti]

Here we go, anything past 1989 is a no go
Why would you want to get one of those pommy 2 door rattling pigs anyways
The cars that are here are a very good build quality not to mention 4 doors look good & are much more useful, if you want a 2 door by an audi tt
The price of the Australian mk2's is very good even to good because of all the negative press they get. You don't have to use much imagination or $ to improve the performance
I could elaborate for hours on this, but there is a 1985 2door for sale here for about $7500, if you think a1985 2 door is worth that much?????????

I believe it sold...

[aliasmk2]

I believe it sold...

There ya go truth really is stranger than fiction

[velly_16v_cab]

this is something i have been thinking about too.
pick up some 89 16v 3 doors.

[walshydub]

Its a preference thing. I have always owned and loved the look of a 2 door.

Yeah a 5 door can and do look good but then i might as well get a MK3 or MK4 but i want an individual car built on a solid, good looking platform.

A 1985 2 door probably isn't worth $7500 but a mint condition 16v would be.
If i wanted an Audi TT i wouldn't be asking this apparently silly question.

Not all british Mk2's are 'rattling pigs' and i would find a minter to bring over otherwise then it wouldn't be worth it.

All i am asking for is the benefit of experience on whether it can be done or not and what obstacles might be faced.

[h100vw]

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All i am asking for is the benefit of experience on whether it can be done or not and what obstacles might be faced.[/QUOTE]



It's just too hard mate. Save your money and build a 3 door MK3 with a 1.8T in it.

Gavin

[evorobin]

I don't think it's too much hassle just expensive. Don't expect any change from $10K imo

[walshydub]

It's just too hard mate. Save your money and build a 3 door MK3 with a 1.8T in it.

Gavin

Thats another can of worms. Are there any 3door Mk3's or are they just as rare?

[Brisben]

Thats another can of worms. Are there any 3door Mk3's or are they just as rare?

Now what's wrong with a MK1 Cab ?

Seek and you shall find mate, just have to look hard!