While 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. 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.