Golf gti 16v?

russ979 · Post by **russ979** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 8:54 pm

Just having a look about on autotrader, and came across this golf near norwich. I don`t know if its a good price, But thought it might be of interest to some?:sifone:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p

Post by **Stuart** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 9:12 pm

The coilovers and strut braces are a nice touch, although there is nothing to say that they aren't shot to buggery.

russ979 · Post by **russ979** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 9:41 pm

stuart wrote:
Nice enough car though..........you coming over to the dark side?

Ha Ha! In truth i doubt it! I think ive lost my way alittle bit? The scoob is slowly sinking into the drive- no sprints and next to no track days this year. I`m counting on Harry to get his car sorted and book us lots of track days to get the blood flowing again!:) Although i can see the appeal of the golfs simplicity and the idea of a bargain banger golf shoot out on track might be just the answer?:rolleyes:

Harry · Post by **Harry** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 9:45 pm

russ979 wrote:Ha Ha! In truth i doubt it! I think ive lost my way alittle bit? The scoob is slowly sinking into the drive- no sprints and next to no track days this year. I`m counting on Harry to get his car sorted and book us lots of track days to get the blood flowing again!:) Although i can see the appeal of the golfs simplicity and the idea of a bargain banger golf shoot out on track might be just the answer?:rolleyes:

Russ NO think of your child such a move could seriously hamper his development

Post by **Stuart** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 9:47 pm

You've hit the nail on the head. If I had to make a choice between the Golf and something dearer to run, like an M3, GTR or whatever, and I'd go for the Golf everytime. To put it another way, if it weren't for the Golf I'd have knocked cars on the head completely and had some serious time away. The trouble is then, is would I ever get back into it? I'll avoid answering that one for as long as I can.

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 10:16 pm

Simple? Check!
RWD? check!
80's retro? check!
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1840286.htm

You could lob a proper Pinto in this in about 2 hours!
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1833745.htm

(With some carbs, a cam and some head work, you'd see 170 brake easy!- and you could still fix it with a spoon;))

russ979 · Post by **russ979** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 10:31 pm

Rob S wrote:
( and you could still fix it with a spoon;))

Harry would be pleased!

I like your thinking on the fords though Rob, Although i was n`t realy looking for another toy for me. I was just bored looking round autotrader....honest!;) .

Harry · Post by **Harry** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 10:00 am

russ979 wrote:Harry would be pleased!
I like your thinking on the fords though Rob, Although i was n`t realy looking for another toy for me. I was just bored looking round autotrader....honest!;) .

A proper drive car none of your namby pamby front drive (ignoring the fact that the scoobie is 4 wd at least it has RWD) but what to go for? and where to put it best you get busy clearing a bit of space