MK5 Golf GTI

General => Random Chat => Topic started by: swgti on August 29, 2013, 10:39:24 am

Title: You've got £5k to spend...........
Post by: swgti on August 29, 2013, 10:39:24 am
..........well not you but maybe me!

Looking for suggestions for a weekend/summer car for around that budget, might only come out for 6mths a year, needs to be a 4 seater or hatch because of the young un and preferably something sporty or maybe a soft top.

Would have loved another S2 RS Turbo but prices seem to have gone a bit daft for decent examples so now maybe looking down the A4 Cab, Mk1 Golf cab or Mk2 16v Gti as nice examples falling into price range but wondered what other things people could throw into the mix.
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Post by: RENNTAG on August 29, 2013, 10:41:54 am
Vote from me for a nice mk2 GTI  :happy2:
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Post by: pitsirikas on August 29, 2013, 10:45:30 am
Vote from me for a nice mk2 GTI  :happy2:

Couldn't agree more......... :happy2:
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Post by: Neiltdi on August 29, 2013, 10:47:40 am
buy a mk2 golf tornado red big bumper=2k
Get a vr6 lump and all conversion parts=£1k max

£3k for a very fast car , nice sound
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Post by: sub39h on August 29, 2013, 11:03:56 am
Vote from me for a nice mk2 GTI  :happy2:

/end thread
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Post by: Deako on August 29, 2013, 12:29:36 pm
For £5k you could buy a decent MK Indy. Unfortunately lacking in number of seats, but for a fun/weekend blaster........
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Post by: AndyBohen on August 29, 2013, 12:38:37 pm
Id buy the Mini Cooper S thats for sale on here!
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Post by: GTI-Pirelli on August 29, 2013, 01:25:11 pm
If it was me, I would consider something like this:

Oak Green, MK2 Golf GTI 16V:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-H-Volkswagen-Golf-Gti-MK2-16v-Oak-Green-3-door-/171068818387?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27d47f03d3#ht_1353wt_1170 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-H-Volkswagen-Golf-Gti-MK2-16v-Oak-Green-3-door-/171068818387?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27d47f03d3#ht_1353wt_1170)
Title: Re: You've got £5k to spend...........
Post by: swgti on August 29, 2013, 01:28:56 pm
If it was me, I would consider something like this:

Oak Green, MK2 Golf GTI 16V:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-H-Volkswagen-Golf-Gti-MK2-16v-Oak-Green-3-door-/171068818387?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27d47f03d3#ht_1353wt_1170 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-H-Volkswagen-Golf-Gti-MK2-16v-Oak-Green-3-door-/171068818387?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27d47f03d3#ht_1353wt_1170)

Yeah seen two virtually exactly the same, that one and another that's £5k, always loved that colour.
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Post by: prp74 on August 29, 2013, 07:31:15 pm
If it was me, I would consider something like this:

Oak Green, MK2 Golf GTI 16V:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-H-Volkswagen-Golf-Gti-MK2-16v-Oak-Green-3-door-/171068818387?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27d47f03d3#ht_1353wt_1170 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-H-Volkswagen-Golf-Gti-MK2-16v-Oak-Green-3-door-/171068818387?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27d47f03d3#ht_1353wt_1170)

This was my childhood dream car.. Oak green mk2..... Defo agree with this suggestion  :happy2:
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Post by: Itsagthing on August 29, 2013, 07:38:58 pm
Oe r5gtt
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Post by: LiamGTi on August 29, 2013, 07:50:30 pm
Cooper S or MK1/2 GTi
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Post by: gobbleplease on August 29, 2013, 07:54:00 pm
Mk2 golfs are awesome !!!!!

But with that money I'd buy an e36 m3 3.0, but then again I've already got a mk2  :driver:
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Post by: Scottymon on August 29, 2013, 07:54:32 pm
3.0L Z4
Boxster 3.2S

Oops, just read the 4 seater thing... can't they catch the bus!? :wink:
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Post by: Horatio on August 29, 2013, 08:40:56 pm
there are some nice mk1 GTI cabrio's....I hate these threads. People put up links and it make me want  :fighting:
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Post by: LiamGTi on August 29, 2013, 09:08:17 pm
there are some nice mk1 GTI cabrio's....I hate these threads. People put up links and it make me want  :fighting:

Agreed
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Post by: Raffe on August 29, 2013, 09:20:23 pm
Integra Type-R.....fantastic fun car, just watch out for the rust :happy2:
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Post by: Mk5 GTian on August 30, 2013, 08:17:47 am

Oooh I love these threads!!

Focus ST
Mk1 Audi S3
Mk4 R32 (Just)
Cooper S JCW (BMW Mk1)
Mk2 GTi 16V
Mk1 Leon Cupra R
Mk5 Golf GTi!!!!
Title: Re: You've got £5k to spend...........
Post by: pitsirikas on August 30, 2013, 09:03:46 am
Mk2 GTi 16V

Just a "tip".

With the KR engine, not the PL one... :smiley:
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Post by: faheem08 on September 29, 2013, 03:11:03 am
golf gt sport
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Post by: taff-turbo on September 29, 2013, 03:19:13 pm
e39 m5  :evilgrin:
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Post by: dmac1969 on September 29, 2013, 05:18:35 pm
Vauxhall (Holden) Monaro?
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Post by: GrayMK5GTI on September 29, 2013, 06:20:02 pm
e39 m5  :evilgrin:

Hell of a car for the money. I am in awe of these  :notworthy:
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Post by: Black9 on October 01, 2013, 09:06:04 pm
I've got an E39 M5, believe me any 5K M5 won't be 5K for long. These cars have BIG bills

I'd recommend a DC2 ITR, you'd have money left Over as well
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Post by: Scottymon on October 01, 2013, 09:11:04 pm
I've got an E39 M5, believe me any 5K M5 won't be 5K for long. These cars have BIG bills

I'd recommend a DC2 ITR, you'd have money left Over as well

 :popcornsoda:  how much have you spent so far?  eek.

I was looking at these and the V10 versions the other day on AT... can grab the latter for 13k ish... mental - but as you say, still 40/50k+ cars in maintenance terms.
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Post by: Black9 on October 01, 2013, 09:15:28 pm
So far on maintenance and tyres alone almost 2K. That's not including the respray  :sad1:

It's a great machine but comes with big bills

Thinking of selling it and my MK5 golf GTI & replacing them with a B7 RS4 :driver:
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Post by: Deako on October 01, 2013, 09:57:17 pm
Mk2 GTi 16V

Just a "tip".

With the KR engine, not the PL one... :smiley:

PL never available in UK on Golf.
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Post by: Paul_zx6r on October 15, 2013, 11:57:08 am
what about fiesta rs turbo, should have plenty of money left over after buying it for loads of mods, lsd, bigger turbo, chip etc....... well after you sort out any rust issues
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Post by: Scottymon on October 15, 2013, 12:34:28 pm
It's amazing you can get Mk5 Golf GTI and similar era hot hatches for £5k, such a great car for the money; esp. if you have VCDS and can DIY most faults.
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Post by: xjay1337 on October 15, 2013, 12:41:09 pm
You can't have a sporty 4 seat convertible.

It just is not possible.
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Post by: Jonneh on October 15, 2013, 06:28:16 pm
Mk2 GTi 16V

Just a "tip".

With the KR engine, not the PL one... :smiley:

PL? All mk2 16vs unless they've been converted are KR code engines. PL is a yank engine that had a cat on it!

Get a Corrado VR6! You'll get a very good one for 5K. I flipping love mine. :)