Mk2 Golf GTi

38 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 7 Dec 2005, 7:47 pm

#436170

Hi guys,
I'm lookin to buy a watercooled VW with a budget of about $6k. Mk2 gti looks like a good option... I haven't had any experience with this generation of Golfs. So if anybody could help me...
how well does the gti perform?
how is the cabin quality?
did the 1.8 come only in 8valve or 16valve also?

any comments or advice?

vwrallycar Insano Dub Head

721 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 7 Dec 2005, 10:07 pm

#436238

have a look on www.carsales.com.au search under private sellers specify GTI there is about 3 for sale.
alternatively try www.vwwatercooled.org.au. there is one on there from townsville.
the performance was slack on aussie delivered cars and we only got the 1.8 8 valve, unless u find an import.
from experience steer clear of the autos, the 5 speed in so much better

dj_daniel88 Casual Dubber

38 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 7 Dec 2005, 10:15 pm

#436240

i thought that we might only have got the 8valve... 😢

i wouldnt touch an auto in a small car like that, would be very slow i'd imagine.

i'm disappointed we didn't get the 16valve model. any places you know of that i could source an import? what are the chances of finding one...

so how does the 1.8 8 valve perform? do you have any specs? how many secs 0-100km ?

thanks for your help 🙂

vwrallycar Insano Dub Head

721 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 7 Dec 2005, 10:22 pm

#436242

try Brian at GTI Imports in sydney for importing stuff.
performance was not great as they only produced 77kw and dont perform under 3000rpm. but on the other hand have awesome brakes, close ratio box and a beautiful car to own and drive

dj_daniel88 Casual Dubber

38 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 7 Dec 2005, 10:51 pm

#436247

do you have a link or contact details for brian at gti imports?

what is a realistic price for a looked after aussie 90-92 gti? carsales prices seem a little high? and how much do you think for a 16valve imported model?

thanks again for ur help

Bug_racer Officially Full-On Dubber

351 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 8 Dec 2005, 8:40 am

#436309

With that budget have a look at Seat GTi's .
They had a 85kw 2l

JETTABOY Officially Full-On Dubber

210 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 8 Dec 2005, 11:44 am

#436358

A mate of mine has a GOOD mk2 GTI for sale,,,, well looked after with a 2l engine. Even the air con works!
0412542455

vwrallycar Insano Dub Head

721 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 8 Dec 2005, 6:21 pm

#436521

mk 2 prices seem ok i think as we only got about 300 of them.
if u can stretch ur budget pick up a mark 3 golf or vento.
far better car with heaps more features for around $10 000 or less. bought a mk3 vento with 120k on it for $9000

SteveMk2 Officially Full-On Dubber

293 posts · joined Nov 2003 · 3 Jan 2006, 1:18 am

#443336

Far better car, but not more fun to drive. A Mk2 owns Mk3's for handling end of story.

The 8V is much maligned. The Australian ones are pretty slow (around 10-11 secs to 100kmh) but my 8V is a UK model, and while it only put out 82kw, it is much, much faster (8.5 secs to 100kmh). At the moment, my 8V is capable of 7.5 sec 100kmh sprints with a cam and mild blueprinting.

With prices so low for Mk2's (expect 5-7.5K), you can easily make budget of less than 10K and bolt in a 2.0L 8V. That will make them get up and boogie. Trust me. I own a Mk2 and a Vento, and the Vento is a breathless slug, and I have been told by my mechanic that mine is one of the faster 2.0 8V's around. It also wallows where the Mk2 handles awesomely.

Steve. Classic 85 Mk2 2dr GTI 8v Optioned sunroof and 15"BBS RS alloys. Koni yellow and H&R, Balanced bottom end, flowed top end, Neuspeed 268 cam.

vwrallycar Insano Dub Head

721 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 3 Jan 2006, 8:01 pm

#443594

hey Steve just wondering, is a stock mk2 GTI quicker than a stock vento in ur opinion?

karmen Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,648 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 3 Jan 2006, 8:10 pm

#443600

hey theres a guy on here i have his e-mail is selling a beauty
email me pls

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SteveMk2 Officially Full-On Dubber

293 posts · joined Nov 2003 · 3 Jan 2006, 9:45 pm

#443653

vwrallycar wrote:hey Steve just wondering, is a stock mk2 GTI quicker than a stock vento in ur opinion?

Australian spec Mk2 GTI? Yeah, prolly about the same actually. There wouldnt be much in it. A euro spec 8V GTI would eat a Vento for breakfast several times over. In fact, even a 16V Mk3 Golf would get owned by an 8V mk2 in euro spec.

I reckon the Vento might have the legs over 100kmh, though. Extra torque and streamlined shape makes it better up there...

Steve. Classic 85 Mk2 2dr GTI 8v Optioned sunroof and 15"BBS RS alloys. Koni yellow and H&R, Balanced bottom end, flowed top end, Neuspeed 268 cam.

vwrallycar Insano Dub Head

721 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 9 Jan 2006, 7:38 pm

#445710

just that my aussie mk2 was sluggish compared to my vento, not that its quick