Possible defection from VW-MKI

[EndlessMKI]

Hi guys,

with my car gone for a little while now, getting it's last stages of work before it's back on the road after about a year now, I've been gaining abit of a taste of other cars.

More specifically old JDM datto's e.g 240z and first generation skyline GTR's. Whilst the cost of good examples of both cars would be way out of my current budget a seed has certainly been planted.

I think it's been the culmination of things that have happened recently including my trip to Japan for two weeks. Last Tuesdays track day in which I co-drove friends restored 240z (costed him over $20K and still going). And the undeniable SEX appeal of this genre of cars.

Mouth watering.












I'm expecting the MKI to be finished sometime in early Jan-07 and when it hits the road it will be running all the goodies plust weitec coilovers and all bugs ironed out.

All up it would have costed me around $12,000 to get it on the road. I've not held back on any reasonable performance parts of the car. God I haven't even put the plates on order on it yet and I'm thinking of selling. NMK-16V (euro).



I NEVER even dreamt of selling my car but that day may be closer than I thought. For those thinking of picking up a reasonable bargain start saving.

[Golf Loon]

You are a Ricer at heart Will.
Still, a good blatt in the Mk1 might rekindle a spark.

[EndlessMKI]

You are a Ricer at heart Will.
Still, a good blatt in the Mk1 might rekindle a spark.

after 12 MKI's I think it's time to come out.

[william]

keep the faith will common mate u can never have to many golfs those jap mobiles are nice especially that 240z but there is nother better that a mk1 gti with massive torque steer and great handling something those japs wouldnt know about your so close to the finish line

[Bluerex]

I look at other cars that mates in the BMSC are building/restoring for competition and I am continually amazed at the cost difference and quality/availability of parts when compared to my Golf(s). I would not dispute for a moment the raw power (and rear steer) fun provided by the likes of the Z, but unless you fancy trying your hand at competition drifting, with a limited budget the MK1 is still the best "bang-for-buck" IMHO.

C

[EndlessMKI]

Having the number of MKI's I've had I know exactly what you mean by bang for your buck and to be honest this is more the reason why I've stuck with VW and along the way grew in love with the form and simplicity.

I never thought my taste would head towards coupes - always thought of myself as a hatch lover.

Anyhow I'm still very excited with the progress of the MKI - it'll be all engineered and driveable pretty soon.

You never know, I might get the MKI back eat some hondas and by back to my normal self........hahahhah.

[XXX-1.8T]

snap out of it Will ur delirius!

Too many xmas parties

Love the old school GTR's but they remind me of a Jetta coupe Jap style.

I dont blame you wanting to buy one but it will cost you..... I reckon once you get ur Mk1 back u should be sweet.

[static1800]

You never know, I might get the MKI back eat some hondas and by back to my normal self........hahahhah.

this better be the case or we will be needing to organise an intervention.

[DubSteve]

this better be the case or we will be needing to organise an intervention.

HAHAHA I like the sound of that.

Don't forget "VW for Life!" Jap cars are in a league of there own but so are VWs, stick to the VW

[joshyd-mk2gti]

i love old jdm stuff too, especially 1600's. love the mirrors on the bonnet look.

when its time for a new project, i say do it.

[blackgti1.8]

Will,
don't make any hasty decisions until you've been for a fang in your MK1 when you get it back. Normality will return soon enough

The 240Z I can understand - a classic in it's own right.
But, mate, those early Skylines

[Golf Loon]

That early skyline looks like a Mk1 Escort!

I`ve been over it with my Mk1 project so many times coz it has dragged on too long. Once I get behind the wheel It will be fine and I reckon the same thing will happen to you.

[evorobin]

I love cars first and foremost. I buy EVO rather than any VW mag. Can't wait to own something different when I move back to the UK!

[gtimk5]

I see a lot of people that sell up to buy whizzbang jap stuff but they usually come back to me looking for another Golf. They are a lot more fun to drivr on windy roads ect. and with the right mods a 240/260Z wouldn't see where it went!! Buy a turbo Jap import and rebuilds cost a lot, seen a lot of disillusioned guys fall into that trap. Its also getting harder to find a rust free Z these days.
Your choice though, and good luck with the decision making! Cheers, Andrew

[roccodingo]

Maybe you need something a wee bit different Will.....



or this...



nothin like a Mk1 rocco..