Soapsuds Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Ok - I have been offered a Golf GTi, MkII Big Bumper 8v 5 door in black for £200. Galactic mileage (200k), no MOT / Tax, runs but needs a new battery (and probably full brake / suspension overhaul etc. etc. as has been stood for 2 months). Now, trouble is, i also have an old Fiesta XR2 Turbo Technics that we (me and my mate) need to prep for the '08 Scumball. Hmmmm - what do i do!? The Golf would be mine and would probably end up with a TT 225 Engine transplant. The Fiesta is my best mates, but i can use it as a track car etc. if we get the engine sorted (not much, just a Turbo rebuild; manifold weld and a bit of a carb-tuneup.)..... BUT, do i want a Fiesta TT as a track car? I dont know what to do!! The Golf seems too good an opportunity to miss - and i love MkII GTi's..... HELP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntW Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 If you are doing a full brake/suspension overhaul and replacing the engine, then surely the mileage doesn't matter? I'd get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
962C Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 £200 is a few tanks of fuel. If you have space at home to store it safely, I'd certainly do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrakeSnake Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Great idea, one i've been looking into. It'll need gutting anyway, so as long as the pan and chassis are sound, get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapsuds Posted February 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 oh god - the wife will go mad!!! Yea - i need to do a thorough check on the state of the chassis etc. I will do a full coilover replacement and track-day spec brakes, cage, buckets etc. I want the engine to last a while and then do the conversion, so i suppose i need to see what that is like. Apparently it will drive the 2 miles from theirs to mine - not that i would without an MOT! I will go look on Friday and report back. I just hope my mate doesnt drop the Fiesta off for some surgery soon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Mk2 GTI's are famous for going on forever! They are an iconic car with huge potential either for modding or restoring to original - See you at the GTI International Show!! ....Okay, it's a 750bhp Mk1, but you get the picture. 0-60 in under 3 secs, ALL weekend on EVERY run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Buy it Jon. If you don't you'll kick yourself and if you do and it turns out to be a shed you can sell it on for £200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activa Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Buy it Jon. If you don't you'll kick yourself and if you do and it turns out to be a shed you can sell it on for £200 [/ QUOTE ] You might get even more back for it. These must be reaching classic status by now,I can't remember the last time I saw one on the road. RR,is that MK1 really 750bhp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Yes, but not as much as all the Mk5 GTIs, which start at 804 bhp, going up to 942 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activa Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Yes, but not as much as all the Mk5 GTIs, which start at 804 bhp, going up to 942 [/ QUOTE ] They say sarcasm is the lowest form of wit,but without doubt it's the funniest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 ....Mook, you're a Sootchucker - Yes, that Mk1 really is a 750 bhp! Twin engines and turbo'd and supercharged IIRC. Makes a literally cracking sound up the quarter mile too!! Extreme but imo very well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stooH Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I'm putting out 958bhp throught the front axle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 ....Yeah, and because I'm delivering so much bhp, I need a limited slip diff (Quaife ATB) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activa Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Sootchucker - Yes, that Mk1 really is a 750 bhp! Twin engines and turbo'd and supercharged IIRC. Makes a literally cracking sound up the quarter mile too!! Extreme but imo very well done. [/ QUOTE ] So what did it run the quarter in?? 10 something?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 ....10.325 and 2.47 for 0-60. Correction to earlier post: 600 bhp quattro turbo engine driven by Grant Parker. The fastest Mk2 quarter was a very respectable 12.622. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapsuds Posted February 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 oh god - the pressure!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Buy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Buy it. £200 is nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Do it ! Great car, totally scumball, I look forward to shrink-wrapping it after a few beers in Brussels..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 [ QUOTE ] ....Mook, you're a [/ QUOTE ] Come on Robin, tell me something new Jon, if you've not bought it yet, you're a big girl's blouse Maybe hurling abuse at him will persuade him to buy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 In can't believe your even thinking about it. Just do it. £200 that's a good night out or a tank of petrol if bought at a BP motorway service station Make sure you haggle and get hem down to £199 for cash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ari Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I had a MK2 big bumper 8v in black, it was a brilliant car. A point of note, these cars have quite a following so you might find that if you buy it and don't want it, if you can get an MOT on it and clean it up a bit you could turn a very tidy profit. Go for it. This was mine, I absolutely loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I am (theorectically) Scumballing in a mk2 16v Gti, a squillion miles, 13 owners and paintwork suffering from some kind of automotive leprosy. Still looks good though (if you squint a bit)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 You have to shut your eyes and then look at a pig that's been dead for 4 years before you can even think that thing looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Have you bought it, then? If not, can I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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