Mk2 gti as first car?

**WABIT** · 08-12-2005, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by syncro

Golf 2s are much more civilised. Air con, proper brakes, better handling, less carboard..............

i got aircon, good brakes and beautiful handiling

but no power steering BUT WHO NEEDS IT HAY!!!

dj_daniel88 · 08-12-2005, 12:11 PM

i'm 17 aswell. i dunno what my plans for the car would be, i'm still doin my research and i'm still not 100% sure what i want. i was thinking 90-92 gti, but now i dunno after reading they are a bit gutless. i dont really want to have to hunt down an import either.

what mods have u done to ur mk1?

i read somewhere that the mk2 gti that came to australia had the same engine as the mk1 gti's, but because they were heavier performance was lacking??

how much would i expect to pay for a mk2 gti??

i suppose the best thing to do is take a mk1 and mk2 for test drives and see how i like them...

**WABIT** · 08-12-2005, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by dj_daniel88

what mods have u done to ur mk1?

how much would i expect to pay for a mk2 gti??

i suppose the best thing to do is take a mk1 and mk2 for test drives and see how i like them...

i have a 8v with a bigger cam forged pistons machined, port and polished head g60 injectors audi quattro brakes syncro longrange gearbox(my fav mod) ummm audi 5000 throttle body, ported intake manifold, custom made 2" exhaust system ummmmm...... cant remembar the rest sorry dude my dad did it all

wabit

syncro · 08-12-2005, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by dj_daniel88

was thinking 90-92 gti, but now i dunno after reading they are a bit gutless. ...

Not exactly gutless but not quick.

i read somewhere that the mk2 gti that came to australia had the same engine as the mk1 gti's, but because they were heavier performance was lacking??...

No, the Golf 1 and earlier Golf 2s had MFI and the Aussie Golf 2 had EFI.

i suppose the best thing to do is take a mk1 and mk2 for test drives and see how i like them...

Good idea

dj_daniel88 · 08-12-2005, 02:20 PM

does anyobody know how muc the aussie mk2's weigh?

**Golf Loon** · 08-12-2005, 03:31 PM

You wont find a 16v in Oz, they are super rare.
The 8v Mk2s are great cars, safe reliable the 8vs rev forever and wont die and you can always do a 16v conversion later.
The aussie delivered cars 1990-1992 had a downtuned 8v motor 90Hp, as opposed to the 110hp south african and British cars.
My South African Mk2 GTI weighed 910kg on the papers. I just sold it for $3500, but you can pay up to $8000 still. Realistically they are worth $5000ish.
Get a good car and you can always swop engines, or tune em up later. There are guyson here who can help with parts and advice.
Welcome to our forum, please post your location.
Cheers

**Roscoe** · 08-12-2005, 04:37 PM

The Mark2 GTi is a great all round car, as much as I like the Mark 1 the Mark 2 is just more comfortable and practical but still a great car to drive. There is plenty of room in it for a small car, fuel consumption is good and they are reliable. Didn't realise that the Aussie version was so down on power but it would still be a decent car and a lot better than any Korean or Jap tissue box.