Tempted by a mk2

**anthony--t** · 04-08-2012, 09:56 PM

Hey mk2 section! I have a mk3 but am considering buying a pretty straight looking unregistered mk2 that's near me for a little project. It's an 8v GTI and unfortunately auto. The auto won't engage on cold start which I'm hoping to be low transmission fluid. If I did buy it I'd like to just get it up and running first and then a manual conversion and possibly mk3 engine later on. I guess I'm asking is it really that hard to do / worth the money to get it done or should I just hold off and buy a manual?

Cheers

**hamza** · 05-08-2012, 12:52 AM

I was contemplating doing the same and actually bought that mk2 on eBay but didn't get a decent transport quote and the seller relisted it. I was told to hold off and buy a manual one as the parts required to do a conversion are pricey. If you would be putting a mk3 engine in then you might be able to get a complete package for cheap and swap the whole front end. I think if you bought it and we're lucky to get hold of parts it would be a cheap clean mk2

Hope that helps.

**anthony--t** · 05-08-2012, 08:51 AM

What a coincidence. So the choice is pick it up hope for cheap parts and have a go myself or wait for a different one. It just seems such a shame to have mk2 going for so cheap so close. Thanks mate, I might go check it out soon and figure it out from there.

**russ83** · 05-08-2012, 10:50 AM

Do it and turn it into a track monster

**hamza** · 05-08-2012, 01:02 PM

Don't listen to him, it's too good for a track hack, it's got like 150 original kms... Pick it up cheap. I believe it last ended on 700 ish??

**anthony--t** · 05-08-2012, 01:38 PM

Yeah I agree it is pretty tidy. I'll try to organise a test drive for it in the next few days

hopefully can negotiate him on a good price. $700 sounds nice

**aliasmk2** · 06-08-2012, 07:41 PM

Hi mate I live near Lismore & have my mk2 gti off the road & am wanting to move it on as I have lost interest in it after owning it for about 8 now years. I t is well above average if you would like some pics or more info let me know
It looks very similar to the one in the pics above
Ian

**anthony--t** · 06-08-2012, 08:34 PM

Thanks for the offer but Lismores a good 7 hours away from where I live and am not looking at spending a lot, would only pick one up for real cheap and local. Good luck with the sale though mate.