felixthecat1 Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 I'm thinking of getting one of these as a toy, you know, something to tinker with and get back to it's original glory. I figured now would be a good time to start looking around. I've always loved them and I understand you can get a tidy example for around the £2.5K mark, not bad for a classic VW built to the old exacting standard. Does anybody have any inside knowledge of them or any hints and tips as to what to avoid or what to go for? While we're on the subject, I've been looking around and can't find a decent dedicated forum anywhere. Any ideas or links you can point me at? And no, this is not a mid-life crisis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 I've been looking as well- maybe we should start our own forum!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixthecat1 Posted October 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 Oh boy that's all I need, competition. Seriously though, it's got to be done, I have been developing a hunger for one for years now and I think it's time to do something about it. They are such amazing cars in every way, the perfect ride in any weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuntimeFrankie Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 Might be a good place to start??? VW eBay (project car) Not sure if this Mk1 (1992????)..anyway, have a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I understand you can get a tidy example for around the £2.5K mark... [/ QUOTE ] Fine, as long as you are happy to spend the same amount or double again making it mint. My best mate at work has a late 205 GTi, a 1993k, and he insists on 'keeping it oe'. He has only had it about 18 months but has spent over 3k now on bits keeping her tidy. Note very few parts have actually failed - that is just normal running bills. He doesn't even do high mileage as he commutes on his motorbike when the weather is dry. Was tempted to get a late MkII Golf 1.8 Driver a year ago when I realised how cheap they are and that the engine is the same block as the GTi 8v. The insurance is lower but one basic mod' releases GTi power. However, I realised I would pour all my money into it making it mint, plus modifications (alloys, replacement suspension, ICE) would errode any insurance saving. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 I know of a Golf Rivage Cabriolet for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixthecat1 Posted October 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 Ian, but on the plus side..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixthecat1 Posted October 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 AS, stick it on a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Ian, but on the plus side..... [/ QUOTE ] Yeah well you know. 2k buys a kitchen! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixthecat1 Posted October 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 That red one looks nice but I have to say that the white one is the kind of example I'd run a mile from. Always worries me when a project is 99% finished and the owner wants to bail on it. I think I'd see it through the final 1% even if it does look dodgy as this example does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activa Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I know of a Golf Rivage Cabriolet for sale [/ QUOTE ] That's the model to get Tian,preferably in dark blue with the beige leather,look great even now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixthecat1 Posted October 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I know of a Golf Rivage Cabriolet for sale [/ QUOTE ] That's the model to get Tian,preferably in dark blue with the beige leather,look great even now. [/ QUOTE ] It does sound sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 [ QUOTE ] That's the model to get Tian,preferably in dark blue with the beige leather,look great even now. [/ QUOTE ] That is exactly what it is!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activa Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 [ QUOTE ] That is exactly what it is!!! [/ QUOTE ] They look cool! My friend used to have one with 16" rims,slightly lowered and a few AMD mechanical mods,top car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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