Morning you lot as mentioned in the newbies corner i will be going after my first Mk2 this week or next and there are a few possibilities that i need some advice on.
The First is a mk2gti 8v that is for sale locally, only thing is its not regoed at the moment and has been sitting for around a year. its a four door in red and the fella bought it from the auctions with the hope of getting it back on the road, went round to look at it yesterday and the guy couldnt start it as it had no battery in place so i told him to get it going and id come back later in the week. the interior and exterior both looks good
except it has been in a noticable accident at some time in its life, looks to have been hit on the left side front guard which has in turn dented the bumper, guard and bonnet, so all these will have to be replaced and sprayed. i had a good look at the chassis though and the engine bay is all straight so should be purely cosmetic damage. either way i will get an RAC check on the vehicle before i purchase it just to make sure its not going to be an endless pit of money. Hes asking 3500 for it i think hes dreaming at that price, and should be able to get him to 2500 if all goes well, then say 1000 to fix it up with parts and spraying and 500 for anything extra and getting it on the road. could end up worth the risk. what do you guys think?
Alternative is to go for one thats already done regoed and needs no work, but obviously pay the extra in the process..
let me know your thoughts, cheers Dan
The First is a mk2gti 8v that is for sale locally, only thing is its not regoed at the moment and has been sitting for around a year. its a four door in red and the fella bought it from the auctions with the hope of getting it back on the road, went round to look at it yesterday and the guy couldnt start it as it had no battery in place so i told him to get it going and id come back later in the week. the interior and exterior both looks good
except it has been in a noticable accident at some time in its life, looks to have been hit on the left side front guard which has in turn dented the bumper, guard and bonnet, so all these will have to be replaced and sprayed. i had a good look at the chassis though and the engine bay is all straight so should be purely cosmetic damage. either way i will get an RAC check on the vehicle before i purchase it just to make sure its not going to be an endless pit of money. Hes asking 3500 for it i think hes dreaming at that price, and should be able to get him to 2500 if all goes well, then say 1000 to fix it up with parts and spraying and 500 for anything extra and getting it on the road. could end up worth the risk. what do you guys think?
Alternative is to go for one thats already done regoed and needs no work, but obviously pay the extra in the process..
let me know your thoughts, cheers Dan
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