How much is a MK2 worth in Oz?

[veedubnutz]

Simple as really! I'm referring to a bog standard MK2 GTI, anywhere in the history of their production life really.... As I recall they weren't actually exported to Australia, so I guess that puts a premium on them

[GTi Bhoy]

They were sold in OZ new !!!!

You can pick them up aywhere between 2-6k depending on condition.

[RedMk2Gti]

As I recall they weren't actually exported to Australia, so I guess that puts a premium on them

Not really correct, VW Australia had officially imported Mk2 GTI but many people just don't like them because they are detuned, they don't attract good money. Price range from $2500 to $5000 depend on conditions, there are various personal imported Mk2 (SA or UK) which are much better although market price are not much different from aussie released.

[ryana89]

Twice as much as you would pay for a MK2 of similar condition/spec in the UK

[veedubnutz]

Thats really not too bad price wise. I did once see one for sale for...... $10,000 and it really wasn't even remotely special. You see stock 16v's in average condition for over £3k now - my friend bought a valver for £600 a couple of years ago, now worth about £2500.

Ok, so next question is... how on earth do I go about finding one? I need to go about finding myself a daily first, but I've not owned a stock MK2 for years so could be fun! What are the price of parts like compared to the UK? I guess second hand availability is pretty minimal.

[straight_fresh]

I Picked up a 2 door 8v about a year back for $1200, shes pretty rough though, parts are pretty non existant in aus, ebay has becOme my best friend in the world since i bought the mk2... Mad jelly of all y

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I Picked up a 2 door 8v about a year back for $1200, shes pretty rough though, parts are pretty non existant in aus, ebay has becOme my best friend in the world since i bought the mk2... Mad jelly of all y

Stupid i Phone :/ and no edit button!! But yeh you guys in uk are lucky as in reguards to after market support the massive dub community

[ryana89]

Ok, so next question is... how on earth do I go about finding one? I need to go about finding myself a daily first, but I've not owned a stock MK2 for years so could be fun! What are the price of parts like compared to the UK? I guess second hand availability is pretty minimal.

This forum is probably the best place to start your search for a MK2, then carpoint, carsales, craigslist ect.

There are a few dedicated parts suppliers *points at Camden GTI* scattered around Aus, but I do most of my shopping online (ebay UK, GAP ect).

IIRC there are around 5 for sale on this forum currently?

[ozgti]

Lol. Mine was a 1984 A reg I picked up for 475GBP. WASN'T IN BAD NICK BUT GOT TRASHED WHEN IT WAS EXPORTED (oops caps) so slowly trying to repair and semi restore it. So far I haven't found an early Gti in The UK and only one other A reg hat was a non Gti 2 door in beige or something.

[benough]

Yeah mine was in need of proper love when I got it, read rusted water channels in the head, but after 3 years she's ace. Gotta be prepared to sink the dollars though.

[veedubnutz]

I had a 1984 A-reg in Atlas Grey. Was a beaut and went like a rocket.... can;t for the life of me remember why I sold it?! I've got an 85 B-Reg at home

[ryana89]

I had a 1984 A-reg in Atlas Grey. Was a beaut and went like a rocket.... can;t for the life of me remember why I sold it?! I've got an 85 B-Reg at home

Got any Pics?

[veedubnutz]

Got any Pics?

Yeah but she aint pretty.... she's a track car now!

[RDMaxwell]

Are you in Adelaide? I have a '91 MK2 GTI I am thinking of selling, its red with 180,000 ks on it and in pretty good condition.

Let me know if you want to have a look

Cheers

[veedubnutz]

PM'd! Cheers dude