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« on: August 20, 2007, 12:29:20 PM » |
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Okay, so I am considering a new project/tinkerer to pick up in the next few months and I have always been drawn to the idea of an old golf/rabbit. I would love to find an old GTI to pick up and start cleaning up and rebuilding for fun. Who has an suggestions or experience in the field that could get me started in the right direction? I know that these are quite different from my earlier euro indoctrination so I want to get started right by not buying the wrong thing to start with.
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« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2007, 04:02:27 PM » |
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if you can find a decent MK1, GET IT!!! they are very hard to find,i was looking to get one for a long time... i gave up because they are usually very rusty and beat up, otherwise an MK2 is cool too, im searching for one of those too... i cant find one in good condition though  yup... still searching... |
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« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2007, 04:05:46 PM » |
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well that's somewhat disheartening to hear starting out. Oh well, I think it will be worth the wait if I can find one.
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« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2007, 04:12:22 PM » |
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well, thats how it is with an old car, did you consider a MK1 or Mk2 jetta?, those are pretty cool, cant find one either... ive realized that i was looking for alot of cars lately... i was looking for Mk1,2,3 GTIs, Mk1,2 Jettas, Scirrocos, corrados bugs, buses, ghias, notchbacks, squarebacks, with no results |
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« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2007, 04:23:21 PM » |
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id go jetta but I dont want anything mk3 or newer mk2 or mk1 only. I want to clean one up and make it stock and running nicely and reliable then Id consider more power.
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« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2007, 05:12:50 PM » |
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400hp VR6 MK II Jetta Hood Ride!  |
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« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2007, 06:48:08 PM » |
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400hp VR6 MK II Jetta Hood Ride! Nice postage stamp  |
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« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2007, 06:56:57 PM » |
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Yeah the larger image and the page it was one are gone thats the thumbnail I guess they forgot to delete it. Most Hood Ride lookin MkII I could find.
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« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2007, 06:57:40 PM » |
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I dont like "hood ride" look back at the pictures of my e30.  |
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« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2007, 03:08:18 PM » |
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you guys should look for MK's on VWvortex under their classifieds or at vwtraderonline.com
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« Reply #10 on: August 21, 2007, 03:10:51 PM » |
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I have been watching vortex. Thanks for the vwtraderonline.com link Ill be looking at them soon.
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« Reply #11 on: August 21, 2007, 06:03:07 PM » |
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I found a 86 gti south of stl for 2k he has no photos but I am gonna go look at it http://stlouis.craigslist.org/car/398118481.html |
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« Reply #12 on: August 21, 2007, 06:07:41 PM » |
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it would be a slick little find...maybe I can talk him down a few hundred
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« Reply #13 on: August 21, 2007, 07:25:56 PM » |
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So what are the little areas that are model specific I should check out when I go to see this car this weekend? I know to check for the rusty spots and general wear and tear items, just what are common problems on that era gti.
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« Reply #14 on: August 21, 2007, 10:44:23 PM » |
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The problem with Vwtraderonline is that theres alot of old listings on their but still try if you see something you like
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