Help! I dont want my Mk1 going overseas

[XXX-1.8T]

I just got an offer for Raus from the US (they don't muck around with nice MK1's) the problem is i really want him to stay in Australia.

If anyone is interested in him please contact me ASAP.
Raus has the following features:

1.8 8 Valve
Cold Air Intake
Sachs GTI clutch (installed only 6 months ago)
Spax Adjustable shocks
Koni Springs lowered 30mm
GTI BBS RA's powdercoated and painted white wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sports
GTI Brakes
Sports Exhaust
GTI Golf Ball Gearknob
GTI Flares
GTI Duckbill spoiler
Original Vinyl Brown Interior
Blaupunkt Cd Player
Rego: till Sept 2008

They have offered me $4k, here are some pics:

[DubSteve]

Dude for 4K then why not! I'd offer you money but it wouldn't be that much I could tell you that now!

[XXX-1.8T]

There are few people in Australia that are still interested.

I'll see what they offer me even if its less than $4k i prefer it stays in Oz.

[evorobin]

I'm impressed you've even had close to a $4K offer from someone in oz...

[T1256]

I'm suprised somebody would want to pay to have it shipped to the US. I mean its a cool car but thats a lot of $. Maybe they want RHD. That same car US spec would go for $2,000 AUD with the right buyer. GL with the sale.

[Golf Loon]

Take it. Youd be lucky to get $1000 in Australia.

[Tim]

4k is good money. take it and run.

[roccodingo]

yeah !!

Take it. Youd be lucky to get $1000 in Australia.

x2... if you want the $$'s its the only way you will get it..

[ValveBounce]

hahahahahahahahahahaha, $4000, hahahahahahahahahahahahaha thats soooo funny!!!!!!

[425i]

It might be good money for a Mk1 but its cheap for a cult car compared to any other brand with a following.
I have a mate who restores cars and a few years ago he was offered a genuine XY GTHO that needed some real work for $25k.
He refused it as he was busy with other cars. he could have done all the work himself quite easily.
He kicks himself whenever he thinks of it.

[Jarred]

It might be good money for a Mk1 but its cheap for a cult car compared to any other brand with a following.
I have a mate who restores cars and a few years ago he was offered a genuine XY GTHO that needed some real work for $25k.
He refused it as he was busy with other cars. he could have done all the work himself quite easily.
He kicks himself whenever he thinks of it.

to that I say

hahahahahahahahahahaha, $4000, hahahahahahahahahahahahaha thats soooo funny!!!!!!

[Valver.]

The resale price for Mk1s here is rubbish. No one can reasonably ask a 'good' price for one. I really see the only 'value' is in genuine GTIs, GLS 2drs and Caddys, though. TBH, I think $4,000 is too much for a 5dr LS in that condition given the prices that Mk1s sell for here.

It looks like the interior has been changed to GLS spec...

[evorobin]

With mint GTI's fetching $25K overseas it's only time before regular models fetch decent wedge. Nice one Costa!

[Valver.]

For sure - if you can get $4k for it, who wouldn't take it!! It's just a shame our prices are so low here That said, it's good people can get into the scene for cheap too

[limmy]

i had my eyes on a mk1 gti, original pristine condition in black. went on carsales early this year for about $11k i think. i regret not getting it.