VW Golf Mk2 Owners Club

Wanted - a Jetta

February 04, 2021, 07:05:46 PM

Hi,

I'm interested in getting my hands on a Jetta. Perhaps I should see someone for my addictions but I will sell one of the corrados at some point (probs the 16v).

I'd like the Jetta to be in nice condition: MOT with a decent history of being looked after, useable, not too much rust. Something I can use and enjoy. I'm not worried about mileage. Would love a GTI but a TX would do me nicely too. I would consider anything that's nice. I'm in contact with the chap listing the red one on car and classic but what else is out there?

Thanks!
Matt

Re: Wanted - a Jetta

Reply #1 – February 12, 2021, 02:16:33 PM

Ignore I've bought something different now.

Re: Wanted - a Jetta

Reply #2 – February 12, 2021, 03:36:08 PM

Oooooo mystery car!! What have you bought?

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Reply #3 – February 12, 2021, 07:41:34 PM

Still from the VW stable, it's a mk3 Golf GTI 16v with 78k on it.

It's a little project: rust hole on one of the drain hole in rear footwell, current non running but is coughing to start. Suspect Coil Pack. Fuel pump is priming. Needs a good wash! Last owner had it since 2001.

No rust on the body, sills are ok but will want attention one day I suspect







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Re: Wanted - a Jetta

Reply #4 – February 15, 2021, 03:09:36 PM

Oh lovely - I've a real soft spot for the MK3. Never owned a MK3 GTI, but a Driver and really loved that car - especially the seats.

With ABF getting "R-A-R-E"  actually these days- where did you source this? Won't become a parts bin will it?!

Edit - Happy now forum software - I've put it in quotes!!

Nope.....

Re: Wanted - a Jetta

Reply #5 – February 15, 2021, 03:31:35 PM

Nooo won't be broken -  this car is too good! I hadn't realised how " r a r e "   they were - it was on ebay but did a deal outside. Cost the same as my mk2 but my mk2 is more a project and has 100k more miles on it. This car had a long term owner for most of it's life, mk2 similar but was 1 owner.

Clean almost everywhere - one of the rubber plugs in the rear floor have rotted through. Bottoms of front arches are no good too. Fuel door area is fine - just dirty.

Re: Wanted - a Jetta

Reply #6 – February 16, 2021, 02:39:26 PM

Great project Matt! It's a shame they got a bad rep, but I think they'll have their day! I still like the cabrio mk3 too and they're DIRT cheap. There's something for me about the MK3 that really appeals - still a classic but has all the mod-cons you need. Far too many got boy-raced up but I think they've all moved onto the MK4 and 5 now. I'd love a nice dragon green 16v in standard guise - possibly just lowered a little. Perfect!

Re: Wanted - a Jetta

Reply #7 – February 16, 2021, 02:49:23 PM

You guys having problem with the word rare?