Quote Originally Posted by li21 View Post
Hi all,

I've been searching for a stock Golf MK3 GL for a while now.. and I think my search has been unsuccessful because of my budget..

Ive noticed there are a few Mk2 gti's in the trading section here that might be in my price range.. They have 4 doors, 5 seats and a hatch back so that kind of fits the bill.

Just want to know:

- How are they to drive? Everyone know ths 8v isnt the 16v wonder they have overseas.. but how bad can it be in a light car?
Are they still as fun as the o/seas model minus a bit of power?

- How are they to live with? They are old and getting on.. but how tough are they ? Are they money pits or will regular self servicing be enough to get my by for a few years ? (Just looking for cheap, fun, practical car for 2-3 years)

- Practicality? I know the car is smaller than mk3s and 4s ..But how big is the loading space? Big enough for groceries? Dog ? 42" Plasma in the rear seats? An Ikea flat pack ?

- From what year did they have power steering + air con?

- Any thing else I should be aware of?

- Are they prone to rust? I plan to leave mine parked on the roadside. (and in rain)
Are they thief magnets, easy to steal?


Thanks
I should have taken some pics of mine before I left, but I managed to get:
9 BBS wheels without tyres,
1 80l back pack
2 BMW e30 Dashboards
1 BMW E30 rear spoiler
1 set of BMW E30 arches and side skirt
1 90l tote all
2 50l back packs
1 supercharger
1 set of 4 pot calipers
1 set of front arms

Pics to follow. I'll get my mate to take a pic.

I managed to fit a BMW e30 tailgate into the back of a golf, and it could have had the seats up to fit. I'm using Corrado seats so only the seat back folds down.

You can just see how much room there is with the seats down.

Still room to drive, but not see out the back! Could still fit more in if I had time!

It's a MK2 K Jet which was in need of a tune up, but otherwise was fine. As for being outside, it's an 84 model from the UK, with bugger all rust on the body or underside.

Admittedly, it's not that quick, but it's more the fun factor of owning a Golf. If I wanted, I'd whack my blower onto it.


8v has the smaller one piece brake carrier/hub assembly, the 16v has the 239mm (I think ) brakes. I uprated mine to 288mm calipers clamping 280mm discs. Awesome stopping now!

Most expensive thing to fix-on a Kjet? the engine. On a digi, the engine I'd say, but no idea really.

As for Ikea, Some things yes, some no. Depends on what you want to fit in. 42" on the back seat, No chance ina 2 door, but 5 door should be ok. Boxed or unboxed???

With the seats up, there's more than enough room to fit groceries in.

Hope this helps!