So after my first post on here a few months ago, I'm happy to report that I finally managed to get a mk2 golf! Current owner of a 1989 driver (automatic) with only 60k miles. Everything has been going great with my new car these past 2 months until about 2 weeks ago. I guess I can put the following events into a date so it can give a sort of timeline of events.
11th May So I went to start my car and it started fine and as normal until a few seconds into idling, the car started chugging with a burning smell coming from the exhaust. The battery light was flickering but wasn't coming on fully. Gave it a good rev and it was driving perfect again with battery light off. 15th May However, second time a few days later, same issue and the second I went into drive it conked out. The engine was then turning but not starting. 21st May Had a bit of free time so I tried again and it started and idled as normal again. I didn't attempt driving it however. Today (24th May) Tried it again today and it started but went back to chugging while idling with the battery light flickering. Conked out after a few seconds of this. I tried to start it again after this and it's just barely turning now and not starting.
I was reading up online and asked a golf group on Facebook and have been told it's likely spark plugs, the alternator or the carburettor. anyone know which or if it could be anything else? I'm still new to working with cars and trying to learn the basics. Don't want to start buying expensive parts just in case it's a cheap and easy fix.
So I'm looking to buy my first mk2 golf. This will be my first classic car and second car overall. I'm really just looking for price recommendations. The one I'm looking at at the minute is £2200 and I've looked at it and given it a test drive. Seller told me the lowest they'd go is £1900 but it's got a few issues: -Three doors (front and back drivers side and front passengers side) are a bit janky, either having to be jiggled or opened from inside -Surface rust in boot and around the battery -Seals will need replaced -Clutch is rather heavy -Choke panel pulls out with the choke
I've been looking at buyers guides online and have seen mostly £1200-£1800. It has 117,000 miles on the clock. Any recommendations or advice?
