Opinions on potential new mk1

[dub1]

hi all.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=170319101518

i have been talking to the owner about buying the mk1 for $1800 with rego 'til june. the car is pretty much standard with a bit of new trim on the outside...

just wanted your opinions on the car...good or dud...as it will be my first vw and first car, no more day dreaming

i was thinking of the usual mods - extractors etc, webbers and 7" or 8" mini superlites. new steering wheel, gti front bumper if possible and maybe eventually some race seats...maybe...

all opinions welcome,
thanks,
tom.

[SpeciP3]

looks tidy, but personally i'd be a little relectant seeing the 450,000kms on it.
if you had enough money, it may be a great parts car. perhaps you could try and find a 2-door shell and spend some time swapping things over.

all in all, 4 doors really aren't as well sort after as the 2's so if you're going to be spending money on a mk1 then, yeah i'd be chasing a 2-door, but that's just me.
would probably make a fairly reliable daily tho, depending on what engine work has been done.
either way good luck with the hunt

[revnit]

When buying a mk1 millage means nothing you have so many other things to worry about rust, electrics and the engine has probably had some sort of work done over that time but for $1800 seems like a decent car and if those chrome bumpers are decent thats about $800 there alone these days! if it was in brissy id take a look myself

[Satanstoenail]

Looks like a bargain.

[kavlfc]

I think he sunlight's played a trick there, it looks like it's done 150k Less than 100k miles in old money (32 yr old, less than 3k a year ).
Nice colour, nice interior and looks an honest car. I'd say it's good value for money (or would be over here, works out at less than £1k). I'd keep it pretty much as it is apart from wheels, lowered 40mm and a bit more grunt under the bonnet IMO

Chris

[SpeciP3]

it does look like 150,000 after having looked a little closer!
hell yeah that's way better, as long as it the rust is minimal, then go ahead, you'll love it, such a fun car to own

[Jarred]

I reckon that's a good price for a car like that. neat interior and resprayed, and hopefully rust free body!

It's much easier buying a neat car and going from there, rather than putting yourself behind the 8 ball to start off with.

[gtimk5]

I would be checking to see if this a 77 model as it doesnt appear to have any anti pollution gear and has the pre October 76 airfilter setup....
The odometer on most early Golfs dont work these days!!
Andrew

[mikinoz]

Remember that the scrutiny of the NSW blue slip may find some things you are not expecting such as say ball joints or tie rod ends that will increase the cost come June when rego expires.

[greasykitchen]

I think it's been for sale for a while, so it might be worth asking yourself why that might be (is there something major wrong with it?). But on the face of it it looks pretty good (even if it is a 4 door ).

[dub1]

yes all good points. the blue slip factor appeals to me...i thought that a blue slip would only be needed if the car has been out of rego fo 3 months or more...and if i need to get a blue slip here in nsw then i will have to steer clear of this car as getting a blue slip on such an old car would turn out to be an expensive exercise for me...

thanks, tom.

[dub be good to me]

You can always make an offer on the car with the condition that it passes a road worthy test.. (that's if you're not confident crawling over it yourself) good way to see what's wrong with it by gauging his reluctance etc.. often people will tell you if somethings need doing.

It looks nice and clean though, great first car!

(heaps nicer then my first!)

[funkamedic]

I think he sunlight's played a trick there, it looks like it's done 150k Less than 100k miles in old money (32 yr old, less than 3k a year ).

It definitely done 450K. it's been on ebay a while now, and i asked him a while back whether it was 150 or 450 as i was unsure, and he said 450.

I think he also said thats, running gear wise, it's all stock too. Apparently in the pics the front end is lowered, but, from memory, he said it's on stock suspension now.

looks pretty tidy man, i'd be checking it out for $1800. you can always just whack a new engine in if needs be but, yeah, have a good look over it first, or ask for a RWC.

i think its only been on ebay so long cause he's been asking too much. Good luck!

[dub1]

yeah i may have to give it a miss then. with that many kms on the clock it will need some engine work for sure sooner or later. maybe i should start looking for a already slightly modified mk1. 2dr or 4...especially due to being at school and not having a whole lot of time in between school work to modify the car/rebuild engine...

once again, you have probably already heard this from too many people already but...has any one got one they would like to part with preferably on the eastern coast of aust.

thanks all.

[SpeciP3]

once again, you have probably already heard this from too many people already but...has any one got one they would like to part with preferably on the eastern coast of aust. thanks all.

Dado has a good base mk1 for sale, not modified but is a good price and looks like an honest little car (oh and it's not a 4-door )

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=28310