going to look at a 16v, what things to look for?

[chris285]

possibly checking out a gti 16v if still for sale at the weekend, just wondered if there is anything specific to look at with them

got a 1.4 so i know to look at rust on door sills and suspension and so on, just wondered if there is anything specific

 

[goble]

rear bearings, missfires underload and from cold start/ blue smoke.
oil quality, central locking working, antirollbar bushes worn and knocking, oil leaks etc etc etc

 

[Gm8]

try reverse gear , i didnt lol

top mounts , windows , usual stuff look for mayo in oilcap etc

 

[chris285]

yeah pretty much thought as much, just a shame my 1.4 has decided to start dying now

ah well its a nice looking gti although at 92k for a t plate the milage could be lower but i class that as pretty average at 12k a year which is what i do

 

[Gm8]

my gti has near 120k , and its good for more , i would be too worried about 92k

 

[goble]

just run in nicely at 70k nice and loose and rev well

 

[chris285]

i take it you mean you wouldn't

just not great timing as i am saving for a house, well trying not to spend more than needed so the timing of my current car playing up could be better

92k to me for a t plate is average millage really at 12k a year over 8 years

just my mother annoyed me saying auto as its a gti its been thrashed, i pointed out that the performance models are generally looked after better as people take pride in them as per the people on this site

 

[goble]

no i would ive driven loads of mk2 golf 16 valvers and ibiza's, they go 10 times better after 60 k than they do at 10k.
go for it you wont regret it

 

[Cupra Kid]

Make sure its been well looked after and that its had the all important timing belt change. Missfires under heavy load are definately something to look out for - mine gets them and i'm still chasing the fault.

All the niggles aside they are fantastic cars and you'll love it to bits, just don't let rose tinted glasses lead you into buying a dog

 

[chris285]

will try not to but kinda on the hurry for a new car

tbh not having the timing belt changed is not a big issue it it was done at 50 or 60k it won't put me off, i would just have it done next service

i know what the mk2 is like as i have the 1.4 and i love the car, as said just need to make sure there are no major problems with it at all. all depends if its still for sale on sat though

 

[WeeJase]

make sure it is a 16v. didn't someone on here buy a 16v that turned out to be an 8v?

 

[chris285]

i beleive it says DOCH on the engine if a 16v is that right?

 

[WeeJase]

i beleive it says DOCH on the engine if a 16v is that right?

yep,big alloy inlet manifold sat on top of the engine.

 

[CraigW]

Remember to look at the pedal box and make sure that the cable and/or clutch have been changed!

 

[chris285]

looks like its been sold anyway, gone off auto trader

 

[Grayboy]

Shame, was going to say have a look at the "You know you have a MK2 Ibiza when..." thread that has all the little niggles of the Ibiza in one place!

There's a nice looking Blue GTI 16v on ebay at the moment in Hemel Hempsted, annoying really as I've just travelled the lenght of the country again to get on then within a week a nice one turns up round the corner!

 

[Krishen]

Shame, was going to say have a look at the "You know you have a MK2 Ibiza when..." thread that has all the little niggles of the Ibiza in one place!

There's a nice looking Blue GTI 16v on ebay at the moment in Hemel Hempsted, annoying really as I've just travelled the lenght of the country again to get on then within a week a nice one turns up round the corner!

Yeh that blue does look really nice.

 

[Cupra Kid]

Shame its been boy racered

 

[Roelích]

Black Magic FTW