PaulK_CCI wrote: » By opting for a rugged and reliable classic like Volkswagen Golf, it's half the battle won. Generally the rule of thumb is to make sure you find a good example that has been used regularly over the last couple of years and has a solid service history to back it up. That way you can be sure money was spent on keeping the running gear "running". It's a bit tricky if you go for a low mileage example that looks pristine and has been kept in the garage all the time, because as soon as you start pacing it through the ropes, a lot of the running gear will be failing on you as it would not be used to regular exercise. Note however, the mk1 and 2 golf's have running gear that will more than likely still be more or less off the shelves from the motorfactors or easily sourced online! That said, a pristine sheltered car usually does give you a better starting point and would be more economical to preserve as apposed to a rough, battered car that needs work over time... One very important other thing to keep in mind, if you would do this with the idea to sell the car on in 10-12 months time with a profit, or not having lost any money, that might be a bit of a disappointment. If you start clocking up the miles, cars of this vintage will suffer and deteriorate and it will affect resale value in the end if you clocked up a considerable amount of miles.
Totnan wrote: » Hi all - I imported a MK2 Golf GTI for weekend use which is running great and would like to keep it that way. Just worried about fueling it in Ireland with regular petrol when it should be fed with Premium 98 RON - I spent a few hours ytd looking for a Premium Pump near Newry. Has anyone had experience of refuelling with various options in Ireland or does engine need to be remapped (it has an early digifant engine management system). I've read that the addition of biofuels helps increase effective RON on regular 95 RON unleaded and Topaz have recently introduced its enhanced Miles Plus product which could help protect engine... Any advice greatly appreciated.
jay28 wrote: » Forgot to update this thread, I ended buying a mk2 16v in the end, been using it as my daily without any problems so far.
jay28 wrote: » It's a small bumper, 1989. Pretty original except for wheels and coilovers.
Neilw wrote: » Ah I know that car. Here it is when the previous owner had it, mine is the big bumper car nearest.
jay28 wrote: » Very nice, I think the previous owner has big bumpers on it at some stage?
Neilw wrote: » There's no need for 98 octane in a mk2 gti, they run fine on 95.
Totnan wrote: » Thanks, I refulled with Maxol and engine's running more smoothly now idiling around 900RPM
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