Can anybody help..........

[NjA666 0]

Evening dudess and dudette's.............

 

Just wondered if anyone can remember the URL of that website where ya can do a free vehicle check???

 

Main reason is my mate is more than likely to be buying a MK 2 Golf GTI tomorrow and I just wanted to check it out for him.

 

...........also, can anyone offer any advice on what to look for?

 

Many thanks in advance.

 

NjA.

[ben16v 0]

think it was the RAC website

[NjA666 0]

think it was the RAC website

 

Thanks, but been on there and can't find the link, any ideas???

 

I know the post was on here but i just can't find it :(

[daves16v 1]

https://www.rac.co.uk/myrac/vehicle_data_check/

[NjA666 0]

https://www.rac.co.uk/myrac/vehicle_data_check/

 

Thank you - very much appriciated :):)

 

Can anyone offer any advice on what to look for?? - Car looks well, full service history and every MOT. Could just do with some pointers so we don't get caught out !!

 

Thanks again,

 

Neil.

[Corrado_VR6 0]

http://www.parkers.co.uk/choosing/carreviews/review.aspx?model_id=1039&page=1 Parkers review there, I used to have an old 8v to many have seen the wrong side of the hedge so look out for accident damage, most of the ones I went to see had quite tappitie engines club gti is worth joing http://www.clubgti.com

[carpoid 0]

Engines should be good for 300k if well looked after, watch for noisy tappets on start up-should go away when warm, bore-wear(blue smoke) and worn valve stem oil seals(puff of blue smoke on start up). Gearboxes have a tendency for 2nd gear syncro to wear(light crunch from 1st to 2nd) can be sorted with synthetic oil. If the rev counter works and the computer display looks like hieroglyphics, try removing the battery earth lead and quickly flashing it back on again- the problem is usually caused by running the battery flat!. Wet carpets from inner door card membranes. Rust around sunroof, wheel arches behind mouldings and sills, the scuttle panel rusts around the blanking grommet, fitted in the redundant wiper hole on post 87 models.

[GIXXERUK 0]

http://www.the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5124

[NjA666 0]

http://www.parkers.co.uk/choosing/carreviews/review.aspx?model_id=1039&page=1 Parkers review there, I used to have an old 8v to many have seen the wrong side of the hedge so look out for accident damage, most of the ones I went to see had quite tappitie engines club gti is worth joing http://www.clubgti.com

 

Thanks for the info.....

 

Just managed to find a buyers guide on the web :)

 

I also used to have a MK2 GTI about 4 years ago, pre the rado vr6, loved it, but no going back now :twisted:

 

Fingers crossed for tomorrow........................

[carpoid 0]

Is it 8 or 16v ?? What year ??

[NjA666 0]

Is it 8 or 16v ?? What year ??

 

She's an 8v mate - 129k on the clock...... any advice?

 

oppps, forgot ...........

 

Vehicle details

Manufacturer Volkswagen

Model GOLF GTI

Body type 3 door hatchback

Colour Grey

Fuel type Petrol

Date manufactured 31 December 1990

Number of previous owners 6

Last owner change 27 April 2002

[NjA666 0]

Thanks carpoid & GIXXERUK - all help much appriciated :)

[vr6storm 0]

Is it 8 or 16v ?? What year ??

 

She's an 8v mate - 129k on the clock...... any advice?

 

oppps, forgot ...........

 

Vehicle details

Manufacturer Volkswagen

Model GOLF GTI

Body type 3 door hatchback

Colour Grey

Fuel type Petrol

Date manufactured 31 December 1990

Number of previous owners 6

Last owner change 27 April 2002

 

 

btw ignore this bit in bold.........its a quirk of the RAC site......for some reason the bulk of older cars they have listed seem to be date of manufacture 31/12/XXXX

[NjA666 0]

btw ignore this bit in bold.........its a quirk of the RAC site......for some reason the bulk of older cars they have listed seem to be date of manufacture 31/12/XXXX

 

Oh right, thanks......It's on a G plate

 

So what do you guys reckon?

[GIXXERUK 0]

http://www.matey-matey.com/sitemap.shtml

 

about halfway down the page there is a golf gti buying guide

 

i've had 2 mk2 gti's and imo they are the best gti

[carpoid 0]

I've had 1 8v and 2 16v's !! Love 'em ! You can't go far wrong mate, its good to drive a few to compare them ideally. Have a good read through the recipts/bills if any. The 8v 's are cheaper and easier to repair - and its big bumper so thats cool !