With the Golf, it's GTI or nothing really! Insurance isn't bad (£450-ish) and fuel isn't that much more over a "normal" Golf, and ones can be had for that money anyway!

But I think the Felly is a good idea... 1.3Mpi if possible, not sure how the specs work on them? Will have to delve into that forum section methinks

It's a tricky one, as there is such a lot out there at that price point. So useful that you narrowed down a bit earlier on

Given the same choice myself, I might go for something like this Mk3 GTi: Volkswagen : mk3 golf gti

Granted, the Mk3 was never a shining light in the GTi evolution, so I might be on the lookout for a few bits and pieces to improve the drive, and handling

Still, quite a lot of car for the money I feel...

Steve

But I think the Felly is a good idea... 1.3Mpi if possible, not sure how the specs work on them? Will have to delve into that forum section methinks

The SLXi is top of the range, but I think they're all the 1.6 AEE engine. I'm sure I saw some 1.3's on Autotrader with air con. :rubchin: that would be cool

It's a tricky one, as there is such a lot out there at that price point. So useful that you narrowed down a bit earlier on

Given the same choice myself, I might go for something like this Mk3 GTi: Volkswagen : mk3 golf gti

Granted, the Mk3 was never a shining light in the GTi evolution, so I might be on the lookout for a few bits and pieces to improve the drive, and handling

Still, quite a lot of car for the money I feel...

Steve

That's not bad, best colour for a Mk3 imho

The 8v is alright, it's not "really" a GTI ,but it's nippy enough.

Not really looked on PH, I think that's a job for my day-off tomorrow!

Good colour indeed!

I suppose the thing with buying a golf is would it really be cheap motoring, including the price of the inevitable mods?

If its really cheap you want & you are not worried about resale then look at Cat D write offs. With car values falling through the floor the Insurance companies are now writing off cars with hardly any damage, some with say just a scrape along the side can be driven away without any repairs. Also with the amount of totalled cars that arent badly damaged theres a great source for cheap spares

Just a few Ive found on one site with a quick google. These have already been sold by the Insurance co at a lower price so worth getting onto the Insurance co Auction sites

Combellack Vehicle Recyclers Limited

This needs a few s/hand front bits Combellack Vehicle Recyclers Limited

Wing Bonnet light & a bit of paint Combellack Vehicle Recyclers Limited

Drive away Combellack Vehicle Recyclers Limited

Spend a bit more & agreed high mileage but its a ford so bits are cheap Combellack Vehicle Recyclers Limited

What about the Skoda rapid 130 phillip 1995 is selling

http://briskoda.net/skodas-sale/reduced-skoda-rapid-sale-now-750-a/131795/

Hmm... not a bad idea!

Awaiting on and insurance quote for that Rapid, and have called about a tidy Mk2 Gof valver near me

Awaiting on and insurance quote for that Rapid, and have called about a tidy Mk2 Gof valver near me

I love that rapid, looks well cool

Mk3 Fiesta Si, Mk2 Golf, Mk2 Polo Coupe, Pug 205, old Honda Civic or Accord

What sort of tax bracket are you looking at... under or over 1.6 litres?