1990 Volkswagen Mk2 GTI: The People’s Sports Car

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@nkenchington6575
@nkenchington6575 7 жыл бұрын
Found a mint one, back in 2003: 16v, 1991, Oak Green with 59k on the clock. I paid 3900 quid for it. I drove it once or twice a week for about 5 months, then sold it for 4k. I bumped into the young lad who bought it a few months later, while pissed up in Walkabout or some such shithole. He told me how much he was loving it, and his girlfriend reported that he went mental when she put her shoes on the seat. 'Good lad!' I said. I drunkenly offered him 10k for it, and he laughed and said no. I wonder where that lovely machine is now...
@thorandmoljnir
@thorandmoljnir 7 жыл бұрын
How much is a quid? I'm serious.
@83j049733rfe4
@83j049733rfe4 7 жыл бұрын
A quid is a pound is the tea sipper's equivalent of a US George Washington. So about a buck and a half minus a dime in today's money, a buck, three quarters and two pennies in 2003 on the 29th of december. So somewhere around the $14,703 neighborhood at the time is what he initially bought it for.
@ObesePuppies
@ObesePuppies 7 жыл бұрын
Its the girls shoe rack now
@thorandmoljnir
@thorandmoljnir 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@margeauxreall2402
@margeauxreall2402 6 жыл бұрын
yeah my friends get pissy when i tell them to close the doors gently and that they can't eat or god forbid smoke in my car.. a friend put his foot on my dash and i had to shut that down. we don't talk much anymore lol (1991 gli 16v garage queen)
@nielsgodron3999
@nielsgodron3999 7 жыл бұрын
In terms of passion there really is no difference between this and a million dollar Ferrari. Bravo to Petrolicious for putting the spotlight on the more nimble cars out there. Having said that, calling it a sports car might be overdoing it a little.
@wernerbloemwagen6878
@wernerbloemwagen6878 3 жыл бұрын
Mazda Miata's are also called "sports" cars - what's the difference between a Mazda and a Volkswagen. We're not talking HYPER CARS here like Ferrari, Lambo or Bugatti - just your garden variety everyday sports car.
@MountainManKm
@MountainManKm 3 жыл бұрын
@@wernerbloemwagen6878 nah Miatia is POS compared to this.
@MountainManKm
@MountainManKm 3 жыл бұрын
This was a sports car in 1990 bro, it was the hot hatch, they raced these things professionally.
@wernerbloemwagen6878
@wernerbloemwagen6878 3 жыл бұрын
@@MountainManKm : yes - hot hatch - not an out and out SPORT'S CAR like a Lamborghini Countach of the day
@TherealYumpho3107
@TherealYumpho3107 3 жыл бұрын
Nah put a Vr6 turbo in that thing and u will never want another car in your life
@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo
@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo 7 жыл бұрын
You gotta love purist, the preservers and the historians. Or what Jeremy Clarkson once said "the serious enthusiast"..............great video as always.......
@LangersVW
@LangersVW 7 жыл бұрын
absolutely mate fairplay to the guy..... car looked great
@LangersVW
@LangersVW 7 жыл бұрын
There's all different types of "serious" car enthusiast mate even the likes of magus Walker have stock cars! depends what floats your boat and the prices for original cars these days have sky rocketed for that reason, personally i do like to fettle and tinker didn't like the ride height of my car, and put bigger wheels on, but as long as it can go back to standard i.e reversible mods. the guy in the video said he put Eibach springs on it ;)
@andryxa1p845
@andryxa1p845 7 жыл бұрын
Just because he didn't rice out his GTI doesn't mean he's not an enthusiast. What you said about refinement is true but what does that have to do with the video and your original statement? Are you saying that only engineers and the people involved in making a new generation of a car are serious enthusiasts? There are newer and more refined generations of the GTI as well.... Sure every car can be tweaked for optimal performance and personal preference but what enthusiasts such as the owner in the video do is preserve history. Thats why every collector in the world is looking to buy a car as close to all original as possible because that's how the car was meant to be. People find value in authentic things because they want to have the same experience as someone else did when they bought that car new 30 years ago, even if it was awful.
@Seegalgalguntijak
@Seegalgalguntijak 7 жыл бұрын
If only you could understand what he's saying...but the background noises are too much in the foreground for that. Other than that, I would have loved to enjoy this video, but it's not possible without captions, and there are none.
@ronaldswansong9248
@ronaldswansong9248 7 жыл бұрын
By your comments, an engineer you most certainly are. A driver, or enthusiast, most certainly not! Eat more beef!
@funkymunky
@funkymunky 7 жыл бұрын
When cars had soul and character.
@jasoncarpp7742
@jasoncarpp7742 7 жыл бұрын
I've always loved the first two generations of Volkswagen Golf, including the GTI.
@LangersVW
@LangersVW 7 жыл бұрын
same Jason its all ive ever owned on my 4th mk2 now lol
@jasoncarpp7742
@jasoncarpp7742 7 жыл бұрын
How fun! :)
@LangersVW
@LangersVW 7 жыл бұрын
something about 80s Hot hatches in general mate ;) im sure il grow up one day lol.......or maybe il be driving my mk1 when im 80 ;)lol
@jasoncarpp7742
@jasoncarpp7742 7 жыл бұрын
I agree. I remember the 80s cars. I was born in 1973, so I remember cars of the late 70s and later. Some of them I'd buy if I could find one in decent driveable condition.
@LangersVW
@LangersVW 7 жыл бұрын
1979 for me so yeah was a young lad, my dad was into VW's it was a great era ;)
@SilveryFoxster
@SilveryFoxster 3 жыл бұрын
I owned a 1990 8v Mk2 GTI and loved everything about it. No power steering or electric windows just a big smile on my face whenever I drove it. I noted the ClubGTI badge, back in the day I was the club secretary. Happy memories 👍
@stephenoverstreet9898
@stephenoverstreet9898 7 жыл бұрын
You certainly keep knocking it out of the park Petrolicious, cause after every video (including this one) I find myself researching prices of the cars and imagining myself in them. Thank you yet again!
@maarteneevers3648
@maarteneevers3648 7 жыл бұрын
I have such good memories of my MK2 Golf. I was my first car, a black 1991 model with the 1.8 8V carburettor engine. I kept it for six years and in that period i learned how to fix it. Never let me down and took me wherever i needed and wanted to go. Last year i drove it to Wolfsburg, to see where and how it was born. 3 months ago, that all came to an end when someone smashed it up with a brick. I repaired it to a driveable condition, but found someone who wanted to buy it and restore it to its old glory. That good hope was also crushed, as that person drove it into a ditch at high speed. I shed a tear when i saw the picture of it in the newspaper.
@adriancostello5447
@adriancostello5447 Ай бұрын
Im sorry for your loss❤
@AltarenGalil
@AltarenGalil 7 жыл бұрын
Thats timeless design right there
@LangersVW
@LangersVW 7 жыл бұрын
Yep totally never get Tired of looking at a MK2 golf GTI ;) still get excited when i see another come towards me from all the boring cars of today!
@giff74
@giff74 7 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your outstanding production quality.
@6ixthstage845
@6ixthstage845 4 жыл бұрын
I got one from my uncle who bought one out on a field for $700 10 years ago. He started converting it with GTI pieces but gave it to me 3 years ago coz he lost interest. I've since been slowly modifying and restoring it. It didn't even run properly! Just enjoying and loving the journey but the best has been the people I have met because of the car. Oh and every chance I get, I take it back to my uncle for him to drive. The smile on his face after every drive is the most rewarding thing!
@ps13215033
@ps13215033 7 жыл бұрын
Not many people just want to keep their cars tidy. Thumbs up for this guy!
@ps13215033
@ps13215033 7 жыл бұрын
Eddie Panedi Jeez, you are an angry one. Many people mod older cars and ruin it. Not many people respect that cars for what they are
@scottipippen6554
@scottipippen6554 7 жыл бұрын
That brings back old memories..i learned to drive in that car, my Mum drove one back in 94`. Loved it! Couldn`t have started my driving career with a better car..
@tinanicic1307
@tinanicic1307 7 жыл бұрын
My cousin has Golf mk2 GTI G60 edition one in almost brand new condition. It is a thing of beauty.
@1995RangeRover
@1995RangeRover 7 жыл бұрын
Mk2 GTI always a fave that I never owned...💞
@EDHBlvd
@EDHBlvd 7 жыл бұрын
Probably the coolest GTI ever made. With the MK3 GTI VR6 being slightly behind it.
@madfzr
@madfzr 7 жыл бұрын
I used to own a bone stock 1990 GTI wolfsburg edition with bbs ra. Was from san francisco calif area. It was loved then neglected. Great drivers car. I sold it about 8 years ago to a guy who was taking it back to texas. Mine was developing the usual electrical issues even after new alternator and battery. Most likely an electrical drain somewhere. Great car. My suspension was beat. they just need love. Id rather have a mk2 any day over mk3 or mk4 vw
@monsieurbrochant7528
@monsieurbrochant7528 7 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a setting, I wish I knew where this was so I coud drive there too
@MornFuin777
@MornFuin777 7 жыл бұрын
Looks like Wales to me
@robmeekel9198
@robmeekel9198 7 жыл бұрын
read the behind the scenes story that comes with every Petrolicious video .. Bristol, England BTW
@MornFuin777
@MornFuin777 7 жыл бұрын
Close enough :D
@crashbox7130
@crashbox7130 7 жыл бұрын
Pontsticill Reservoir and surrounding area of the Brecon Beacons National Park, in Wales, UK.
@monsieurbrochant7528
@monsieurbrochant7528 7 жыл бұрын
thanks a lot!
@cplegend
@cplegend 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the memories M8. I had a 1989 gti (US) and it was an amazing car. Despite getting broken into frequently and I was too broke at the time to fix the exhaust (i used coat hangers to keep it mounted, lol that would break after 100 miles or so). but the car was trouble free for the most part and served me well. I gave it to my brother with 100k miles on it, and he drove it for another 100k in college. Was still driving around the San Francisco area last time we saw it many years ago. I always envied you that got the 90 because I wanted those headlights.
@diogocamposmes
@diogocamposmes 7 жыл бұрын
proud owner of a mk4 gti and i loved to see the vw golf on the best car channel ever!!!! thank you!
@suhdud4646
@suhdud4646 7 жыл бұрын
My first car was the MKII GTI 1.8L 8v. I've had a few modern cars since then but nothing compares to the GTI as a drivers car.
@crampons2431
@crampons2431 4 жыл бұрын
Me too ,1989 8v mk2 . I now own a 2013 suzuki swift sport and it gives me the same thrill, you should try one they're fun .
@bobbyfraser9515
@bobbyfraser9515 4 жыл бұрын
...and me a MK2 GTi 8v A reg 1984. I had 3 red 16valvers after that, but my 1st GTi put the vw craziness in my brain forever!
@jixuscrixus1967
@jixuscrixus1967 3 жыл бұрын
I bought a Golf GTi 8V in 1988. Helios blue, steel wheels, cloth seats; I can remember leaving home 30min before I had to each morning for at least a couple of weeks just to enjoy the quiet roads driving a car that was absolutely perfect for that time. I’d owned plenty of cars before and a lot more after but that Golf GTi was always such a pleasure to drive.
@macheifach
@macheifach 7 жыл бұрын
Blocky cars man, gotta love em.
@AetiusPraetorian
@AetiusPraetorian 4 жыл бұрын
The Golf II GTI is an iconic car, but I liked the Scirocco GTX16v and the Corrado G60. My favorite from those hot hatch days though was the Kadett GSi16v, fastest hot hatch I ever drove on the German autobahn back then.
@mariosubasic.media1
@mariosubasic.media1 7 жыл бұрын
FINALLY GOLF 2, been waiting for this from day 1
@JustAnotherDayToday
@JustAnotherDayToday 7 жыл бұрын
VW GTI and Gen 1 Scirocco were my all time favorites-I used to dream about owning these in my younger years.
@DarkeyyXV
@DarkeyyXV 6 жыл бұрын
i have a 1990 mk2 16v jetta in black, everything original other than suspension and exhaust. i love the damn thing and never see others out here in the US. Always get smiles and stories of ex owners wishing they never sold it. Its a full hearted spirited machine but the truth of reality is that age did not hold up too well with this car, its fragile and has many issues every couple months. its my first car but as a 17 year old in highschool and a job i cant keep up with it. itll be sad to see her go but i hope she goes to someone who can shock full life back into her and keep her proper :)
@matthines5150
@matthines5150 7 жыл бұрын
Some of my absolute favorite memories in life were behind the respective wheels of my 83 MK2 Scirocco [learning to drive a stick after my brother gave it to me, and driving back and forth from college in VT] and my 99 MK3 GTI vr6 [taking my son to the races at Lime Rock for the first time, and driving to the Canadian GP]. As so aptly expressed here, these truly are the people's sporting cars. Every day reliable [maybe not the Scirocco lol]. Fun. Quick. Analog handling and feel. Comfortable and useful. Not so powerful as not to be able to be pushed hard safely. Not so fancy as to worry [massively] about chips and minor parking dings. Accessible. I'd love to own one again someday, or maybe a Corrado, even a low budget [lol] 944 [I know, keep dreaming, especially as prices ramp]. But here's to driving quick, light, nimble little cars [and in my case riding low-hp motorbikes] and making it all fit in to an otherwise [fairly] "ordinary" life. I wish I had a 911 GT3 RSR [and an 1299 Panigale], but there's other things in life, and the living of it. And then there's the power of wishing itself. "Merely" very good is great in that way. Just like the GTI.
@erichakanson7010
@erichakanson7010 7 жыл бұрын
The Mark II gti IMO led the "hot hatch" trend. Those who are intimately familiar with these cars know their value, when the rest of the world catches on I believe this will be the next "bubble" car, so get one now. And as we say every week, great job Petrolicious.
@GGprods-o2x
@GGprods-o2x 7 жыл бұрын
This is why I decided to keep working on my mkii Jetta carat project. Almost sold it a year ago. Now gonna finish the suspension, and drive that 8v til it blows. Then throwing in a 1.9tdi. and building my dream tdi rally build.
@trustgtr33
@trustgtr33 7 жыл бұрын
2DYN581 california reg , 87 mk2 Gti..that was my car in college back in 1992. Gosh i still think about that car ..
@ThomasBoard8
@ThomasBoard8 6 жыл бұрын
Loved my Mk2 16V in Oak Green Metallic - such an amazing driver’s car. It was 3 years old when I bought it, and was the bees knees. I still think of this car as my favourite car; even having a 993 Carrera 4 now, I had as much fun in that car as the Porsche. Lovely video.
@blainekelley816
@blainekelley816 7 жыл бұрын
I owned a ‘91 Mk II that was Montana Green with 8V motor. I added a Techtonics exhaust and a short shift linkage, otherwise kept it stock. This video brings back nice memories of some spirited driving in that little box. Interior plastic bits would randomly fall off, but were easy to snap back in place. Door handle would break every few years ... but like everything on this car = easy fix (and cheap). Silly stuff aside, it was one of the more fun daily drivers that I have owned.
@sora_shibainu
@sora_shibainu 7 жыл бұрын
I love the Golf Mk II as it was there around my early teens. Mechanically trust worthy and solid - a wonderful car I still enjoy to see on the streets. A true classic but just as it is said, “useable”.
@sats7819
@sats7819 7 жыл бұрын
Best cars ever. I own several mk2 GTi's and G60's. Reason for it...THEY ARE EPIC!
@t33kz
@t33kz 7 жыл бұрын
This is my dream car! Maybe one day I'll have the chance of owning one.
@jtkent28
@jtkent28 7 жыл бұрын
Had 2 GTI’s, loved them both!
@timw.1485
@timw.1485 7 жыл бұрын
There's just something about the shape of the MK2 Golf, nothing will ever look as beautiful.
@TheDzKid268
@TheDzKid268 4 жыл бұрын
One of the best car of all time
@ne2i
@ne2i 7 жыл бұрын
Years ago, I tried to purchase a Mk2 brand new. Could not make a deal I could afford so I let it pass. Later I wound up purchasing a New 2003 Mk4 20th Anniversary (25th to those in Germany) With all the toys. It was a fantastic car and brought me back to those days. Just a lovely car sir!
@wakjob961
@wakjob961 7 жыл бұрын
I had an '87 Golf GT and loved that car!
@edge23310
@edge23310 7 жыл бұрын
Only this channel can have a 100% like to dislike ratio ❤
@juxtaposeism
@juxtaposeism 7 жыл бұрын
be sure the spam bots kick in soon ;-)
@LangersVW
@LangersVW 7 жыл бұрын
ha ha true i was gutted the other day when someone gave me a dislike on my R32 Vid had 100% likes up til then
@FeltHat
@FeltHat 7 жыл бұрын
saying that brings bad luck, dont do that again! :3
@edge23310
@edge23310 7 жыл бұрын
FeltHat Goddamnit you're right 😝
@TheBeeRescuer
@TheBeeRescuer 7 жыл бұрын
edge23310 - Two haters have now arrived... Lol.
@mercedesfan6223
@mercedesfan6223 7 жыл бұрын
Great car, buying one of these is on my bucket list!
@blueburaq
@blueburaq 7 жыл бұрын
My dad got a second hand Mk2 GTD for a really good price back when he was studying in France in the early 90s. Till this day, he still regrets selling it.
@SterlingMess
@SterlingMess 7 жыл бұрын
Lovely car Andrew. If I had to go back through all my cars and keep one forever it would be my red Golf GTI MkII 8V (J173AWR) without question. A brilliant car for every occasion.
@NorthernUtahDashcam
@NorthernUtahDashcam 7 жыл бұрын
Same way! When I grew up my dad had many GTI’s. Lots of memories.
@CEEPMDEE
@CEEPMDEE 7 жыл бұрын
I purchased a "90" GLI (in rough shape) and rebuilt the motor, changed tranny & motor mounts, all axles, gaskets, belts and clutch my self. Then I drove it for 3 years before it was rear ended and totaled.
@jijopvarkey
@jijopvarkey 7 жыл бұрын
Shout out to the channel owner, the videos you upload have so much soul. I am from India and it makes my day each day everyday. Thank you.
@thetreblerebel
@thetreblerebel 3 жыл бұрын
You don't get more hot hatch than the classic GTIs. These have to be beloved by the UK fans. So accessable to the average enthusiast. It's what being a car guy is all about. Making a good car great and yours
@alexazn4578
@alexazn4578 4 жыл бұрын
My favorite Golf forever. The Mark 2 especially the late ones with the big bumpers are beautiful. Miss those 4 rounded headlights too. Wish I could have one of those in perfect original condition
@dubcy1
@dubcy1 6 жыл бұрын
best vw watercooler ever made.i own one for 22years
@Arvene12583
@Arvene12583 7 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite MK, prolly has something to do with my childhood.
@Destitute77
@Destitute77 7 жыл бұрын
One of the most fun cars I have owned, much better than the mk3 16v, improved by some choice 2.2 Audi (same basic block) parts bin specials was actually quicker to 60 than Octavia VRS I had at the same time. If you can find a good one buy it!
@LoneWolfRehab
@LoneWolfRehab 5 жыл бұрын
Makes me smile. Great memories as a teenager owning the MK1 version. 😉
@therestoftheowl3938
@therestoftheowl3938 3 жыл бұрын
Beautifully shot film. One day I'll own a 90 Mk2 GTi.
@bruceschneider4928
@bruceschneider4928 7 жыл бұрын
Breathtaking scenery. Looks like a great place to drive.
@DaveInBridport
@DaveInBridport 3 жыл бұрын
Bought an 8v GTI new in 1988. Grey met. Loved it. Needed longer legs in 5th though. 19mph/1000rpm makes for busy motorway driving. Used to get 42mpg on a run too.
@Grahame59
@Grahame59 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, Andrew. I love my Mk2 too, had it since 1996 and am the 2nd owner. Ultra reliable and is still my everyday car. The perfect modern classic. Shopping trips, long trips, memorable drives on twisty roads, carries all my RC planes, economical, low-maintenance, it does it all. To the person who said a Peugeot 205 GTi is better (a great car, I've driven one), I would just say that it doesn't have the same build quality which is a huge point in the Golf's favour. You still see plenty on the roads but how often do you see a Pug? Grahame
@gio8669
@gio8669 7 жыл бұрын
Why always watch your video, i rest with open mouth and Cry?....absolutley fantastic chanel
@darwinmichel2087
@darwinmichel2087 2 жыл бұрын
I miss my car. He was at 89 GTI. But with square-eyed headlights. Made for the US market in Pennsylvania. 16 valve. When I was in school I read the accolades of motor trend 10 best. But finally got one ship box condition p - t. It ran well I had a hole in the floor pan you could see the road. Due to salt to keep the snow and ice off the roads. It came with might and snow tires. Went through snow like a snow cat. Handle curves like no other car I drove before. You could feel the squat in the corners stable. Fun card to drive. Had three cars. Not that I was rich. But it was cheaper to buy another car than fix the one I was driving. But temporary parked the car. Then while parked the car got flooded water to top of shoulder adjust seat belt. Then went to salvage yard a couple weeks after the flood. The car freaked out the tow truck driver due to the fact it had snakes in the car whether they were grass snakes copperheads I do not know but when I talk to the guy his face turned white. So the car full of snakes went to the crusher. After leaving it's final parking spot by a swamp.
@allosaurusfragilis7782
@allosaurusfragilis7782 4 жыл бұрын
We had one of these back in the day. It was a great car, really reliable with an engine that seemed to get better the more miles it did. I remember i was red lining it away from a roundabout one time and suddenly there was a huge cloud of blue smoke behind me. I thought id blown the engine , but it was fine. Strong car.
@leedorey1490
@leedorey1490 4 жыл бұрын
Had them all Mk1 Gti Mk2 8v Mk2 16v. Awesome cars.
@tymac3306
@tymac3306 7 жыл бұрын
Have a 2017 GTI now, i had a teal green 93 GTI 8v with quad lights i loved it.
@aurelianfousse7471
@aurelianfousse7471 7 жыл бұрын
I can't get over the front of this car, it's gorgeous
@crnobrad
@crnobrad 7 жыл бұрын
Come to Bosnia and you will see more of these
@dujalowlife
@dujalowlife 7 жыл бұрын
Crnobrad ima ih al u lošem stanju, očuvanih jako jako malo
@benjaminhess3544
@benjaminhess3544 7 жыл бұрын
That's interesting because they seem to no longer exist in the U.S. My father bought a brand new 87' GTI 16V (the first model year of the Mark II) when they were first available in the U.S. in 1986, complete with rectangular headlights and mini teardrop wheels. He sold it in 1998 and I've never seen one since.
@Krith220
@Krith220 6 жыл бұрын
yeah you will see TAS diesels not GTI 16V...
@phinds1
@phinds1 7 жыл бұрын
Great video as always but his mic could've been turned up just a tad. At some points you could barely hear what he was saying.
@RELJARA
@RELJARA 7 жыл бұрын
Finally,petrolicious remembered VW golfs exist!
@justindtackett
@justindtackett 4 жыл бұрын
The 16 valve has a really cool sound.
@rustybearden1800
@rustybearden1800 3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see the focus on everyday, realistic classics - I love the high end stuff but don't forget the cars available to the rest of us who don't have the means to purchase the elite auto classics - loved the recent Scirocco post with Jason Camisa
@ray11140
@ray11140 7 жыл бұрын
I owned 3 consecutive VW GTIs. A great performing car with the added bonus of flexibility of use.
@taylormitchell2119
@taylormitchell2119 5 жыл бұрын
It's funny to see how divisive the comments are..."unreliable, terrible, boxy" to people who haven't actually owned one! I have an '87 jetta 2 door and its an amazing car to drive and although it's not fast, it feels quick and has such great handling. The looks aren't anything spectacular, but they have held up well and have a clean straight look in a world of aggressive, over-styled cars
@cesarpuga6258
@cesarpuga6258 7 жыл бұрын
I miss my Mk1
@MrCapi55
@MrCapi55 7 жыл бұрын
Sure a good story, because of the pleasure of this humble young man to finally own and maintain a car that that he dreamed on as a child but, THE BREATHTAKING TAKE AT MINUTE 2:03 AND THE COME BACK OF THE SAME PLACE AT 3.51 FROM THE OTHER SIDE FROM THE AIR, simply disconnected me from the story. CONGRATS To Andrew Tucker AND the Producer of the video.
@honestguy7764
@honestguy7764 5 жыл бұрын
I used to own one 8v gti, one of the latest here in Spain m-my reg plate. When handling it correctly it had a great mpg... but who want to drive such a car in a correctly way. Its a great car for small roads like these
@THE_Michael_Westen
@THE_Michael_Westen 7 жыл бұрын
When the name Volkswagen really stood for what it meant.
@SonOfTamriel
@SonOfTamriel 7 жыл бұрын
Can't believe it still runs the original clutch! That's hilarious
@W0mpa
@W0mpa 7 жыл бұрын
Corrado next!!
@zelphx
@zelphx 6 жыл бұрын
He should drive the hell out of it, it's HIS car after all.
@tuliomancilla1945
@tuliomancilla1945 7 жыл бұрын
serie MK ventas marketing: 32.590.025 diseñado por italiano Giorgetto Giugiaro,se exporta a 155 países... Bárbaro! La serie MK (1-7) disponible eléctrico, híbrido, gasolina, diésel y Gas. Volkswagen Golf Mk2 un maravilla Excelente vídeo
@Inthelittlehovel
@Inthelittlehovel 5 жыл бұрын
got a vw golf mk2 gl 1.8 automatic and i’ve kept it in good nick it’s a brilliant drive wouldn’t want anything else
@dexietyy7922
@dexietyy7922 5 жыл бұрын
I want one so bad my dad has one on the drive but it needs so much work doing to it, I’m thinking of taking it on myself and restoring it and having it as my own car
@matheusembora
@matheusembora 4 жыл бұрын
My dad have had the same but grey.. I was a child and remember like was yesterday the laughs when he “drifted” the car accelerating near the centre of Milano when there’s the “historic flooring” that having less grip.. in memory of that i bought a mk7 gti.. my ferrari
@Jaspervandeno
@Jaspervandeno 7 жыл бұрын
I own a '84 Golf CL as my first car, saved it from the scrapyard by rebuilding the brakes, head gasket, timing belt and so on. love it to bits but I wish it was a GTI..
@henrywalts4338
@henrywalts4338 6 жыл бұрын
I own a 86 GTI 16v 5 speed M and can agree that it isn't a perfect car either but it is perfectly useable, and a super fun car.
@pauldack5129
@pauldack5129 5 жыл бұрын
Makes one want to go and look for one of these to buy and daily drive.
@vardaruus5243
@vardaruus5243 7 жыл бұрын
i grown up in vw golf mk2, and my first car will be my father's golf mk2 1.6 diesel, reliable, simple as bicycle to repair, economical, and fun to drive
@stevenharpervw
@stevenharpervw 3 жыл бұрын
I like this guys approach. It’s just a fun car to drive it’s not perfect but that makes it’s usable, and that’s what makes it’s perfect 👌
@jackatkinson9719
@jackatkinson9719 4 жыл бұрын
Bought a 18 month old 16v GTi oak green back in 92 G64PGY. Wish I still had it
@kristoferturner2194
@kristoferturner2194 7 жыл бұрын
A mk2 gti is a good investment right now. There are still so many available because they were well built. But they continue to get more and more popular...there is always some genius braking one for parts to make an extra buck. other hot hatches like the 205 and renault 5s are more expensive because they are rarer...just wait until the mk2 has dwindled even more in numbers . the 16v..If you have one of these in good condition then you have a solid investment. A rallye or g60 is gold. I estimate the value of a mk2 after 10 years is likely to triple relative to the state of the car.
@steveberridge4648
@steveberridge4648 Жыл бұрын
5 years later on your prediction was spot on. You can just about get a 16 valve for £10k but the best ones are over £20k. Still worth buying though !! I fancy one.
@alexeisenberg2834
@alexeisenberg2834 6 жыл бұрын
Had an 84 mk 1 GTI; now 13 mk 6...fabulous fun
@doncorleon9
@doncorleon9 6 жыл бұрын
You can tell Andrew Tucker wakes up early on Sunday morning, leaves his phone at home, and just drives. Window down, No radio.
@CoolGuyClub
@CoolGuyClub 7 жыл бұрын
That was so god damn pleasant. Makes me want to drive a little german car around some grass and bushes too.
@TheAllMightyGodofCod
@TheAllMightyGodofCod 7 жыл бұрын
The landscape is amazing! Where is that?
@DJboarding
@DJboarding 4 жыл бұрын
It's Pontsticill Reservoir in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales and the surrounding area of the Brecon Beacons! Grew up just a few yards from that lake
@hockeymann88
@hockeymann88 4 жыл бұрын
First new car I owned. It was the only way I was able to get my ass into a German car. Thing would run at triple digits all day and felt like it was doing 55 mph. Very fun car.
@vwporschefreak97
@vwporschefreak97 7 жыл бұрын
Thank god finally a volkswagen, why did it have to take so long? There are so many awesome vw models to shoot
@bunta53
@bunta53 7 жыл бұрын
Golf are very populaire in Europe and they are reliable and cheap great car to buy as your first car
@neovenom9833
@neovenom9833 7 жыл бұрын
not really. if it's an older model, yes. But todays GTI's cost quite a lot. It's no longer the peoples car. It's too much of an over compromising car which does not allow you to have actual fun only 0-100 fun. Plus they lack the basic engineering of long lifespan these days. the GTI starts at a good 31K€ which is at least 1K€ more than a fully equipped Focus ST3. the GTI DSG option puts it at 36K€ and it does not even come with actual sporty seats like Recaro's. Leather is another 2K€option. Not to mention maintenance bills are ridiculous. the peoples car... . A ful option GTI cost as much as a 2-3 year old Porsche Cayman.
@viriatvsoflvsitania5422
@viriatvsoflvsitania5422 7 жыл бұрын
A 16v in this condition is around 10 grand nowadays, easily. I wouldn't say that's cheap...
@kellyshea92
@kellyshea92 4 жыл бұрын
My ex used to own a 1988 Rabbit which is what sparked my interest in Golf's
@AlexNijv
@AlexNijv 7 жыл бұрын
Great video great car! Brings back memories. I want this car, so much fun and usability in one car combined! Love it!
@cas4147
@cas4147 7 жыл бұрын
Very nice car and video, i think the mk1 and the mk5 gti are still the nicest, but Thats just my own personal opinion.
@pand0nium
@pand0nium 7 жыл бұрын
Sadly I can only give you one thumb up.... Thanks for the vid mate!
@stuarthogg9830
@stuarthogg9830 7 жыл бұрын
Loved the honesty of this video!
@justindelacuesta4655
@justindelacuesta4655 7 жыл бұрын
can you do an episode on the VW Corrados? G60 , 16v and VR6 ?
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