spartacus Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 So, in anticipation of selling out* of roffle tickets I took the Golf in to my local friendly garage to get the weeping crankshaft oil seal sorted...He phoned me up, which is always going to be bad news in my book, and I wasn't wrong. Despite recently passing an MOT it seems that the plastic sill covers have done an admirable job of covering up some fairly severe corrosion. Added to that he's struggling to get the driveshafts out of the hubs and there's also a broken spring.All of this means that; A. It's not, in my opinion, worth roffling.B. It's not worth me repairing it, I'm not about to pay him what it's likely to cost and although I have the capability, I just don't have the time at the moment.As a result it's for sale.To recap, it's got many new parts, outlined in my roffle thread, I can supply a set of standard springs and a set of lowering springs.I would rather not have to do battle on eBay or Gumtree, so if anybody wants to give me £400 or thereabouts then hit me up with a message...pleeeease! Quiet full stainless exhaust.Quality lowering springs and dampers.New thermostat.Good, quality tyres all round.Low mileage.Kent cam.New head lights.New discs and pads within the last year or so.Tow bar. Bad bits.Rust on Sills.Oil leak.Usual bits on a 21 year old car, car park dents, scratches etc. warren t claim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketeer Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Top seller and a top car. Bucketeer Delivery Service could very well be available. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Well worth someone saving, looks very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 Cheers guys. Yep, the bodywork up top isn't bad at all, considering the age. The sills could be 'MOT welded', eg neatness doesn't matter because of the plastic trims. It's a real shame as it does go well and is a good all round car. I reckon it'll have to go on eBay at the weekend though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Shame there isn’t more love for them on here, they are great cars. My wife had one for a few years it was a cracking motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 If I didn't have as many projects I would of had this, whereabouts in the country are you (I'm looking on mobile version so can't see) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 Hi mate, I'm in Chesterfield. I could potentially deliver it if you're really interested, it's taxed, tested and I'm insured for any car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 This would roffled within a couple of days at that price. I'd be in for four randoms for £25... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 So, yes oui si is hot for this car, I think he was the top buyer in the previous roffle attempt! He's suggested above that it may be a more successful prospect at a lower price, so we'll give it a shot.Please bear in mind it's a project and has faults, although it has been in daily use until very recently.Don't be shy now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 1.2.3.4. yes oui si5. 6. bramz77. 83C8.9. 10.11. yes oui si12.13.14. 15. 16. 17.18. yes oui si19.20. yes oui si21.22.23. 24. 25.26. GeordieInExile27.28.29. 30.31. 32. yes oui si33.34. 35.36.37. 83C38.39.40.41. Tickman42. 83C43.44. 83C45.46.47. yes oui si48.49.50. 51.52.53. yes oui si54.55.56. 57.58. yes oui si59. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 That is 100% the best colour they came in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I haven't had a VW yet, and I like this...for some reason. I'll take one random. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Four randoms for me Come on you lot - it has a year's ticket and it'll sell for £400 if/when it fails the next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 A random for me please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Mrs fp is going to get an insurance quote on this as I think it would be a good run about for her with the jobs done while im doing her escort, how bad is it under the sill covers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83C Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 7, 37, 42 & 44 please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 That is 100% the best colour they came in.I like the metallic green. Not sure if I want this... My stepdad would love it as a runabout to get him to work I think, but he might not be entirely chuffed if I win him a car that will immediately need a load of welding doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 Look at it this way, if you won it for £7 he could drive it to the bridge and turn a profit, if he must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 One random, please. A mate and I might also enjoy hooning around in this. ... Is it the 2.0 8 valve engine in this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Fuggit - make mine 8 for £50 ShiteRider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 2.0 8v, it has a mild Kent cam in it, it's not going to set the world on fire but it's a fun steer, it'd be good for track days. Obvs I would never condone getting up early and thrashing it mercilessly on your favourite stretch of A and B road Twisties... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 I would wish anybody taking part the best of luck but 'yes oui si' deserves to win just for his tenacity and willingness to gamble! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I'm afraid I've got no space for a car, but yet another vote for these being underrated. The 8v just trundles along and pulls well from low revs, and even driving mine like a bit of a prick I got 38-40mpg to work and back. They're comfy enough, ride OK and if you knacker it then they sold loads and most are on eBay as breaking. I think I paid £10 for two mint front seats and the same again for a bumper. yes oui si 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 +1. Nice old fashioned noise plenty of torque and basically a nice car. Old enough now to feel interesting. Feels positively agricultural compared to me mark 4 but in a good way. Honest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamgroot Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 I've not long joined, I don't need this car at all, I haven't got anywhere to park it, my Mrs would hate it, it's miles away. So, can I have #38 if it's still roffling please? Pillock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdearme Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 I think this got sold off somewhere but I may be misremembering. Iamgroot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 I've not long joined, I don't need this car at all, I haven't got anywhere to park it, my Mrs would hate it, it's miles away. So, can I have #38 if it's still roffling please? I bought it, thinking about moving it on... Have put on nearly 3k in the last six(?) weeks. purplebargeken and Iamgroot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamgroot Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 3k in six weeks, nice work! Thwarted my early attempt to get into the roffling though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 I drive a lot.It's averaging about 37mpg, regularly sits at 42-44mpg on a run. purplebargeken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 YOS, message me your address again please and I'll send that seal, I ended up accidentally deleting the text with it on and had forgotten all about it!Good going on the mileage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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