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 1972super
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| posted on October 22nd, 2003 at 08:09 AM |
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Golf question
I was wondering if any owners/expert could point me in the right direction?
I’m thinking of buying a cheapish late 70’s to early 80’s VW Golf because I hear they are very economical. Which model VW golf is the most
economical, and how much fuel does it burn per 100k’s? At the moment I only seem to be getting 220 miles out of a tank, on the highway, from my 72
1600tp Beetle.
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| posted on October 22nd, 2003 at 09:29 AM |
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All pretty much the same mechanically although the later ones ('79+ I think) had the emition control stuff hooked up to the engine so it took off
some of the hp available and hence increased the fuel comsuption a little. I liked the look of the later ones because of the bigger plastic bumper. If
you have the same opinion, you can go for the later ones and remove the emition stuff (although I am not sure how legal is it). I used to get about
11lt per 100km city driving and about 8 or 9 on the highway
Raf
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| posted on October 22nd, 2003 at 10:08 AM |
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Golf
out of a standard golf ive allways found you get about 400k out of a tank 35-40lt weather you drive in the city or highway, diesel about 5-600...as
for which is the better!! its the one with the least amout of rust!!! especially in the A pillars personally i dont think the latter or german ones
are any better.
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| posted on October 22nd, 2003 at 05:13 PM |
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Grab one with a desil motor, cheapa to run as wel but not nearly as fast, but it depends wat you want cheapness or speed
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| posted on October 23rd, 2003 at 10:48 AM |
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Thanks guys, so I'll be looking for a Golf GLD? Suprisinly, compared to Beetles on the market there doesn't seem to be many Golfs for sale
between ($2000-5000) but a huge amount listed for under $1000
72super
Beetles don't leak oil, they just leave their mark.
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| posted on October 23rd, 2003 at 08:25 PM |
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hi my mark 1 diesel gets 640km on 36 litres, and it goes well too. do try and find a rust free one like i did, they are out there. And yes a GLD is
the one you want.
Try to avoid the 76-77 as these were built here in australia and not quiet as good as the german ones from 78 on
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| posted on October 23rd, 2003 at 10:15 PM |
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640 km on 36 litres, wow that's great! What is the average selling price of a 1978 or later mk 1 Golf in resonable condition?
Beetles don't leak oil, they just leave their mark.
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| posted on October 24th, 2003 at 08:46 AM |
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Beware!
Just keep in mind that if a diesel breakes the pocket aches, and most of them have been getting on a bit now!so beware!!!! if something goes wrong
with the injection system, most times you may as well throw away the engine!...for a hack i would reccomend a petrol as if something goes wrong its
all really simple stuff to do yourself.
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| posted on October 24th, 2003 at 09:04 AM |
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do the diesel golfs have a problem with running on biodiesel/vege oil? something to think about as its cheap and good for the environment |
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| posted on October 24th, 2003 at 01:47 PM |
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Have always liked the idea of using vege oil in a diesel car, have the book at home, just need the motivation to get things rolling oh and the
money.
I recall the petrol golfs stopped in 78/79 and then they sold diesels for a further 2 years 79/80. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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| posted on October 24th, 2003 at 06:33 PM |
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My family bought the last diesel golf sold in australia...its a 1982 I think...its a great car...burns 6 litres of fuel per 100k's....
Heidi - 1960 White Beetle
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| posted on October 24th, 2003 at 08:13 PM |
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yes my car uses 36litres to travel 640km and thats the same on the highway as it is in town, and its only the stock 4 speed!
the car has done 200 000 km now with NO engine trouble. just keep changing the oil and filters regularly and you will see plenty of trouble free
motoring.
you can pick a good one up for not very much now, just wait for the right one
cheers
Andrew
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| posted on October 27th, 2003 at 12:01 AM |
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Mine uses heaps of fuel but prolly cos its got a 1.8l gti engine wif a 45mm dellorto in it LOL. |
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| posted on November 7th, 2003 at 10:12 AM |
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Diesels are best if they are a 1.8l. 1600s are loud and flatulant. Look around for a modded 1800 petrol with a 5spd. Not quite as good as a diesel,
but not far from. In my mk2 gti 1800 (112bhp, not crappy aus spec) with close ratio 5 spd and K-Jetronic fuel injection, I got 600 ks out of a tank of
Optimax(40L) travelling from Bairnsdale to Canberra. I regularly get 6.5 L/100 highway and less than 10 city, but I am no slouch. The extra petrol
burned is worth the comfort and driving pleasure of a later model. Try to find a Mk2, with the right right foot, you would have an excellent miser.
They sell privately for as little as 5-7k!
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
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