Buying and Maintaining a Golf Mk2

[EmmaP]

No, I'm not trading in the Corrado. An old student of mine has found a Mk2 bargain and he wants to have a look at some good Golf web sites to find out a bit more about the Mk2. I, of course, suggested that he join PH, but he is interested in more specialist sites too. All advice will be much appreciated.

Thanks!

>> Edited by EmmaP on Friday 12th August 14:07

[anonymous-user]

www.clubgti.com/

[EmmaP]

Thank you!

[silversun]

I have never found CGTI to be that good, but maybe that's just me.

I've owned a couple of MKIIs (16v and 8v) for several years so feel free to mail me if your friend has any questions.

[EmmaP]

Thanks Silversun! I shall be seeing him soon, so I'll mention your very kind offer.

[dern]

LexSport said:

www.clubgti.com/

That's a good resource. I've had my mk2 gti for a few months and it's been a bit of a pain sorting out the issues I've had but they're very good cars imo, a lot of fun

Mark

[iguana]

Lots of old posts on PH & cgti would no doubt help your mate out if you use the search functions & the right keywords.

[hiasakite]

cgti, if you can sift through the it to the useful stuff..

[EmmaP]

Thank you Alex and Alex!

[hiasakite]

...

Next time I'll use English grammar too..

EDIT: I have a mk2 GTI too at the mo, so I may be able to help with some questions...

>> Edited by hiasakite on Sunday 14th August 23:31

[Pickled Piper]

I agree Clubgti is an an excellent resource. Parts are very cheapp from German & Swedish or Eurocarparts. If your friend can wield a spanner and carry out basic servicing then you can run a MK2 on very few pennies.

pp

[DanBoy]

In my experience, keep an eye on the engine mounts!!!

[EmmaP]

DanBoy said:

In my experience, keep an eye on the engine mounts!!!

Thanks!

[charlie 944]

www.FORUM.GOLFGTI.CO.UK
This is a really good V.A.G website, in my experience owning a MK2 = ££££ but then again mine is hardly standard !.

[EmmaP]

Thanks! I did warn him that VW parts were expensive, but this seems to be a bit of a bargain. Hopefully it won't be a lemon.

[charlie 944]

Parts are very reasonable from the likes of German & Sweedish or Euro Car Parts. Its only the Main Stealer that is expensive.

[EmmaP]

I've got a VW specialist suppliers down the road from me. I'll pick up a catalogue when I pop in later. Good point Charlie. Thanks!

[charlie 944]

What area in Nottingham are you from ?

[dern]

charlie 944 said:

Parts are very reasonable from the likes of German & Sweedish or Euro Car Parts. Its only the Main Stealer that is expensive.

Euro car parts are very good too.

Mark

[EmmaP]

charlie 944 said:

What area in Nottingham are you from ?

I'm not from Nottingham originally, but I live in sunny Sneinton.