Ok. Mk2 Golfs. You guys only got the 8v varient?
so that's either the carb based 8v, the GTi 8v (mostly digifant engine) or the "country" Raised suspension permanent 4x4 drive found in the "syncro".
Generally mk2 golfs are the most robust VW made in europe, there are still thousands on the road in the UK, mostly GTi's or drivers (1.6 psec or 1.8 8v on carbs).
Above average MPG, safety and handling but they have their weakpoints.
Obviously check there's no accident damage.
Check whether there's a sunroof, if so the drainage channels which ext the sunroof recess get blocked and cause leaks, just clear out the channels.
Rust - scuttle panel, inner wings and filler cap surround. Also the shape of the mk2 makes a vacum at the back so the tailgates suffer if not looked after.
Engines are bulletproof, my digi was on 185,000 miles when I sold it on, my earlier mk1 had (8v also) and was on 189,000 both still pulled like trains and were easily modified.
In the UK people value the 16v varients more as they rev like demons and can take mostly anything on the road up to a point.
Then there was the rallye, 4x4 G6o (supercharger), full leather LHD only, rather quick.
Oh, and the Driver, still loads on the road, they were GTi spec without the injection.
Standard carbed engines respond well to cams, exhaust and will ned brake upgrades to cope with extra power.
Brake upgrades are swapable from audi's, use the 256mm for most things.
Any questions please just ask, as there's too much info to just put in a post.
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