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    My Mk1 Golf

    Hi, I just joined and thought Id show you all my Mk1 Golf. Im 17 and its my first car. It was originally a 1.1 Golf N and the previous owner converted it to a 1.8 and planned on making it a track car. I bought it and converted it back to a 1.1 (formel e) as insurance is so high for new drivers. Hopefully it will pass its mot and be on the road very soon!

    This is how the car stands now


    Dont worry, its going lower at the front when I have time to wind the coilovers down.

    All comments welcome.

    Ross
    Last edited by ross_m; 21-04-2009, 03:31 AM.
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    Love it! Very tidy!!!

    Save your coin and fess up for the insurance and put the 1.8 back in.
    Originally posted by Whubbsie
    There is nothing better than a polo badge, thats why you will notice Veyron drivers with polo gti badges.... they know where the true sizzles at!

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    • #3
      thats a nice clean golf mate!

      welcome!

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      • #4
        Thanks for the comments. I wish i had the money to put the 1.8 in and pay for the insurance. I have kept it for the future though. As long as its looking good im happy

        Thanks

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        • #5
          Originally posted by 99gti View Post
          Love it! Very tidy!!!

          Save your coin and fess up for the insurance and put the 1.8 back in.
          He could be looking at $7 / day for the 1.8 you aussies don't realise how harsh it is for young uns in the UK

          Welcome ross it's inspiring to see a mk1 in such great shape. Sorry to say I quite like that boxy maestro in the background too

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          • #6
            Originally posted by evorobin View Post
            He could be looking at $7 / day for the 1.8 you aussies don't realise how harsh it is for young uns in the UK

            Welcome ross it's inspiring to see a mk1 in such great shape. Sorry to say I quite like that boxy maestro in the background too
            Thanks. Yeah, your right. One of the best quotes I had was £1000 a year and thats for the 1.1! Most insurers said £2500 or more. I think thats about 4,100 AUD a year??. When I phoned for a quote I asked why its so much for my car and they said "becaue its a golf and they are seen as boy racer cars". I dont think I would even get insurance for a 1.8 at this age. It will be a long time before I can.

            Oh, and dont be sorry for liking the maestro haha they are great cars. We have a few including a maestro turbo. Are there many maestros in Australia?

            thanks
            Last edited by ross_m; 16-07-2008, 11:06 PM.

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            • #7
              that car is so clean... such great stance just perfect
              2x Caddy, 1x Ducato

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                Originally posted by ross_m View Post
                Hi, I just joined and thought Id show you all my Mk1 Golf. Im 17 and its my first car. It was originally a 1.1 Golf N and the previous owner converted it to a 1.8 and planned on making it a track car. I bought it and converted it back to a 1.1 (formel e) as insurance is so high for new drivers. Hopefully it will pass its mot and be on the road very soon!

                This is how the car stands now




                Ross
                Looks sweet mate, although I cannot help notice you have a Meastro and a capri on the drive. Shocking !
                1993 MK1 CAB ! Work in Progress........

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                  Originally posted by Brisben View Post
                  Looks sweet mate, although I cannot help notice you have a Meastro and a capri on the drive. Shocking !
                  haha We like a lot of different makes really, although me and my Dad do make fun of my mums capri! But we like it really. The only VW we have is my mk1. thanks

                  Ross

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by ross_m View Post
                    haha We like a lot of different makes really, although me and my Dad do make fun of my mums capri! But we like it really. The only VW we have is my mk1. thanks

                    Ross
                    That's cool mate , was only pulling your leg anyway. Never seen a Meastro here, or any Austins except some really old ones. You get Capri's here, they love the olf fords, RS2000 and MK1 Mexico's etc. I am afraid to say Austins don't last long so you don't see many of them around, I am sure the meastro turbo is becoming a classic in it's own right nowadays.

                    Your VW looks sweet mate, I am impressed... Easily the best car on your driveway !
                    Last edited by Brisben; 17-07-2008, 08:03 AM.
                    1993 MK1 CAB ! Work in Progress........

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                    • #11
                      Yeah the turbo is getting more recognition nowadays, it was always a very undestimated car. Thanks for the comments

                      Ross

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                      • #12
                        Wow your mk 1 looks like my mk 1 - except better!

                        I really like it, So clean and simple. Looks perfect IMO! great work

                        Pity about the 1.1 though...


                        i like volkswagens
                        My blog: http://garagefiftythree.blogspot.com.au/

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                        • #13
                          Thats superb! makes me wanna buy one

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                            Welcome to the forum, Ross ... your MK1 looks to be in really nice condition. What part of Scotland are you from, Mate?

                            Dave

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                            • #15
                              Nice Ross, very nice.
                              2000 VW Golf GTI

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