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Silverfc88 · 02-26-2010, 04:39 PM

Thinking of picking up a 1990 white MKII Golf 4 door. Its dirt cheap and it will need some work for it to pass inspection.

Here is the link for the sale add with two pics

http://www.ramsteinyardsales.com/ite...865&src=SEARCH

I don't know to much about VW's. What are a few things to look at ? What to look for?

Checking it out on Saturday, from the pics doesn't look like there is much rust. I will probably by the clutch and struts new. Check the junkyards for the exhaust. He is currently driving to work, so it is driveable. The motor should be ok.

Are the exhaust and other parts like brakes, radiator, suspension and what not the same between the different motors that come in these cars?

Take a look at the add and let me know what you think.

Thanks

ein · 03-01-2010, 11:54 AM

MK2's are pretty solid cars. Proper maintenance by the PO is key to you having a good experience with it.

blownstang88 · 03-01-2010, 05:50 PM

holy hell thats a steal... car looks so mint too. says sold.. did you buy it?

GTI_NY · 03-03-2010, 08:29 AM

:drool: MKII straight from germany! exterior looks dynomite

Elliott18t · 03-03-2010, 08:36 AM

wtf $300? why did i not see this sooner..

Spoolin_TT · 03-12-2010, 11:11 PM

Nice, did you pick it up yet?

Silverfc88 · 03-13-2010, 05:10 PM

No, didn't get a chance to pick it up. Looks like he deleted the add to.

Called the guy and told him I wanted to buy it from him. We agree to meet up at 2:30pm the next day at his work. I pull up at 2:30 and the car comes rolling in. Some other guy was just taking her on a test drive. I asked the owner if the car has already been sold and he says yes.

D***head!

When I talked to him on the phone the night before he said nobody else has called about the car. Bull****..

02-26-2010, 04:39 PM	#1
Silverfc88 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Member #126 My Ride: 88 RX7 TII, 2012 WRX hatch iTrader: (5)	Buying MK2 Golf, need info Thinking of picking up a 1990 white MKII Golf 4 door. Its dirt cheap and it will need some work for it to pass inspection. Here is the link for the sale add with two pics http://www.ramsteinyardsales.com/ite...865&src=SEARCH I don't know to much about VW's. What are a few things to look at ? What to look for? Checking it out on Saturday, from the pics doesn't look like there is much rust. I will probably by the clutch and struts new. Check the junkyards for the exhaust. He is currently driving to work, so it is driveable. The motor should be ok. Are the exhaust and other parts like brakes, radiator, suspension and what not the same between the different motors that come in these cars? Take a look at the add and let me know what you think. Thanks __________________ formerly 95nracer Instagram @Silverfc88 11.6@123mph Streetport 13bt, Haltech Sprint RE, FIC 1150cc + Delphi 1000cc injectors, Walbro 255, Borg Warner s360 .88, HKS mani, JGS 50mm, Greddy FMIC, HKS Twin Power, AEM water/meth inj

03-01-2010, 11:54 AM	#2
ein Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philly burbs Member #7018 My Ride: 92 VW GTI, 93 VW Corrado, 99 Civic Hatch iTrader: (0)	MK2's are pretty solid cars. Proper maintenance by the PO is key to you having a good experience with it. Last edited by ein; 03-01-2010 at 11:55 AM. Reason: You actually are in Germany...

03-03-2010, 08:36 AM	#5
Elliott18t Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue bell/Ambler ,PA Member #9456 My Ride: 03 GTI w/ F4h-T 250-260hp goal iTrader: (0)	wtf $300? why did i not see this sooner.. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. TST's Dub Cult

03-13-2010, 05:10 PM	#7
Silverfc88 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Member #126 My Ride: 88 RX7 TII, 2012 WRX hatch iTrader: (5)	No, didn't get a chance to pick it up. Looks like he deleted the add to. Called the guy and told him I wanted to buy it from him. We agree to meet up at 2:30pm the next day at his work. I pull up at 2:30 and the car comes rolling in. Some other guy was just taking her on a test drive. I asked the owner if the car has already been sold and he says yes. D*head! When I talked to him on the phone the night before he said nobody else has called about the car. Bull*.. __________________ formerly 95nracer* Instagram @Silverfc88 11.6@123mph Streetport 13bt, Haltech Sprint RE, FIC 1150cc + Delphi 1000cc injectors, Walbro 255, Borg Warner s360 .88, HKS mani, JGS 50mm, Greddy FMIC, HKS Twin Power, AEM water/meth inj

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