Buyer's Guide VW Golf GTI Mk1 Mk2 Gti G60 Rallye New The Essential

Description: Product Details64 Pages100 Photos & IllustrationsPaperbackColourPublished in 2009Part of the The Essential Buyer's Guide SeriesVW Golf GTI - The Essential Buyer’s Guide By Richard Copping , Kenneth CservenkaWhile old MkI Golfs have by now largely rusted away, the availability of MkII models at giveaway prices is plentiful ... that is until three magic letters – GTI – appear on the car’s front grille and hatch. Find a good example of the MkI with the aid of this guide and you are in clover! The Buyer’s Guide carefully charts all the models that an enthusiast just has to own, from the iconic late model MkI with its pocket rocket 1.8-litre engine and 5-speed box, through to the exclusive, extremely powerful and much sought-after limited edition Rallye Golf. Features: Compiled by acknowledged experts - authors of Veloce publication 'VW - Golf - Five Generations of Fun' Built around the collectable first two generations of Golf Concentrates on the hot model – the GTI Includes the special edition Mk1 Campaign GTI Adds the Rallye Golf and GTIG60 to the Mk2 GTI content Special section on the hotter versions of the Golf Cabriolet Defines original engine specifications, 1600, 1800, 8-valve & 16-valve Predicts which later models will become collectable Covers customised models, larger engines and lowered suspension Targets would-be owners on a budget as well as the wealthier enthusiast market With both mileage and particularly condition having a marked affect on potential prices, the authors give sound advice on what is worth restoring and what, however tempting, is likely to cost a new owner an un-recoupable fortune. Weak points, rust traps, and potential mechanical defects are laid out for the reader, with clear Golf-specific guidelines offered on the practicalities of rectifying such problems. The authors also embrace both the customized and mechanically modified examples of the MkI and MkII GTI, with each aspect of Golf ownership meticulously captured on camera. Models covered: Mk1 Golf GTIMk1 Golf GTI CampaignMk1 Golf Cabriolet GLIMk2 Golf GTIMk2 Golf GTI 18-valveMk2 Rallye GolfMk2 Golf G60 The book is supposed to cover just the Mk1 and Mk2 Golf and is restricted to the hot hatches. Fleeting reference will be made to other more mundane specifications, particularly to the Golf Driver, a GTI lookalikeTable of Contents Is it the right car for you? Marriage guidance Cost considerations Affordable, or a money pit? Living with a Mk1 and Mk2 Golf GTI Will you get along together? Relative values Which model for you? Before you view Be well informed Inspection equipment These items will really help Fifteen minute evaluation Walk away or stay? Key points Where to look for problems Serious evaluation 60 minutes for years of enjoyment Auctions Sold! Another way to buy your dream Paperwork Correct documentation is essential! What's it worth to you? Let your head rule your heart! Do you really want to restore? It’ll take longer and cost more than you think Paint problems Bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles Problems due to lack of use Just like their owners, Golf GTIs need exercise! The Community Key people, organisations and companies in the Golf GTI world Vital statistics Essential data at your fingertips

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