"leopard print seat" Mk2

**jayjay** · 06-01-2008, 03:40 PM

howdy all

haven't really introduced myself..
- Golf Mk2 noob
- sydney
- mischa's "mate" who's thinking about buying the gti from the salvage auctions
- want to buy the mk2

i suppose i'm an enthusiast but i'm still kinda skeptical about buying into a car i haven't driven that's nearly 20 years old.. can i get some encouragement or more so, what should i look out for??

much appreciated,
James

**Mischa** · 06-01-2008, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by jayjay

howdy all

haven't really introduced myself..
- Golf Mk2 noob
- sydney
- mischa's "mate" who's thinking about buying the gti from the salvage auctions
- want to buy the mk2

i suppose i'm an enthusiast but i'm still kinda skeptical about buying into a car i haven't driven that's nearly 20 years old.. can i get some encouragement or more so, what should i look out for??

much appreciated,
James

eyyyy there he is hes made it to the forum finally

!

look out for this mk2 in the lineup for future cruises

**99gti** · 06-01-2008, 07:51 PM

This wouldn't happen to be a grey south african import with hail damage would it be by any chance?

**Mischa** · 06-01-2008, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by 99gti

This wouldn't happen to be a grey south african import with hail damage would it be by any chance?

yes thats it

from this thread http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=11341

read the last comment

**anarchycamp** · 06-01-2008, 08:46 PM

Welcome and you have to get the MkII and join the ranks...the more the better!!!

Just dont let Michael twist your arm into doing a VR6 turbo swap too quick

**99gti** · 06-01-2008, 08:49 PM

Get it mate! IT used to belong to our faithful leader who run's a VW shop here in Sydney. He's taking a small break at the moment for a few weeks but it does come with very good recommendations!

**jayjay** · 06-01-2008, 10:49 PM

hehe!!! i'm so excited!!

does anyone round here have a mk2 gti as their daily?? i'm thinking about it, but i have no idea about it's reliability, repair costs, etc..

it'd be awesome if anyone had any more specs on the car? matt (golf loon) said it had a big valve head and cams, so does that mean it's not stock head??...
<grin>

can't wait

**the scotsman** · 07-01-2008, 07:26 AM

Repair costs are cheap compared to a modern golf, most parts service are available easily. The parts that are harder to come by are panels and trim etc. The big valve head is not stock and makes it go faster cams also make it go better...
As for a daily driver, It should be fine, just make sure you check oil regularly, coolant regularly and take it to golf loon for a good going over once in a while!
Good luck and welcome to mk2 ownership!

**DVR68U** · 07-01-2008, 10:04 AM

its a south african import, they had a bigger valve head stock with a different cam , due to the fact they didnt have to comply to the emissions etc.
cheers brenton