New Golf Mark 1 GTI (Citi R-Line) !! Should I?? (South Africa)

far2000 · 04-03-2007, 06:17 PM

VW South africa launches this little beast badged as the 1.8iR Citi golf..a basic reincarnation of the Mark 1 GTI...
Price is 120 000-00 Rands = $22 000-00

thinking of gettin rid of my 140i Corolla

for this ......90KW..!!!
SHOULD I!!!!!IM SO CONFUSED....

Problems is : No ABS, AIRBAGS,POWER STEERING !!!!!!

- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

what u guys think? im thinking BLACK!!!

Centurion · 04-03-2007, 08:08 PM

Sure it's a tight classic but there is no way in the world that I would pay 22 000 dollars for an "old" car with no power steering or ABS.

phaeton · 04-04-2007, 03:37 AM

Buy it, Buy it, Buy it, Buy it, Buy it, Buy it

Who cares about ABS & Airbags etc it will be a classic soon enough

far2000 · 04-04-2007, 05:05 AM

I got the devil on my shoulder Quoting Phaeton, and an Angel On my shoulder
Quoting Luwalira...Question is do i do Good or bad!!!!!

..

Guys im seriously confused, im worried about safety issues as its quite quick..+- 6.5 Seconds - 100Km/h.......No ABS!!!

My corolla is the same price and i got 72Kilowatts, 2 airbags,Abs,EBD, Restraints...etc.....

Phateon the thing is already a classic, i wonder how further it can go......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

I need 2 take a breather!!!

BMW_Dude · 04-04-2007, 06:39 AM

They still make brand now mark GTIs in SA??

I'm sure it would be a great car to drive, but safety is important, do they sell the new golf there?

What other options have you got for the price?

far2000 · 04-04-2007, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW_Dude

They still make brand now mark GTIs in SA??

I'm sure it would be a great car to drive, but safety is important, do they sell the new golf there?

What other options have you got for the price?

Golf 5 is also built and sold in South Africa..The Mark 1 is a very popular Budget car over here...You get colour coded Brake pads , MP3, Leather Seats, With full Red stripe stitching in the interior, LOWERED Suspension, 15inch Mags, Double Exhaust, Optional Aircon...willl put in pics in a bit......

Mirage77 · 04-04-2007, 11:15 AM

I say go for it.

phaeton · 04-04-2007, 06:05 PM

LOL 6.5 secs to 100km/h WOW

Hmmmm would it be a daily driver or a track day car ?

How many 4x4s are in Africa (where you live) I know its a dumb question

If you have gazillion 4x4s where you live you may want to think seriously about it.

Are you safe driver ?

Are Africans around YOU safe drivers ?

If you feel safe driving it and not worried about other drivers I say go for it otherwise theres always a Polo or Golf GTI

far2000 · 04-05-2007, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phaeton

LOL 6.5 secs to 100km/h WOW

Hmmmm would it be a daily driver or a track day car ?

How many 4x4s are in Africa (where you live) I know its a dumb question

If you have gazillion 4x4s where you live you may want to think seriously about it.

Are you safe driver ?

Are Africans around YOU safe drivers ?

If you feel safe driving it and not worried about other drivers I say go for it otherwise theres always a Polo or Golf GTI

Sorry i meant 7.5 Seconds 0-100.....

Daily drive for me, i do about 60-70Km a day.....Company pays for fuel..

5years driving and no accidents so far....TOUCH WOOD ALL NOW

....!!
South africa has the best roads in africa, maybe similar 2 australia

...
In city we got 4lane highways, but i am in Swaziland and the roads are average at best.....though just bypass roads are gravel

...
There is some very very dangerous drivers in t5his part of the world, trust me on that..

..

the biggest problem is stray animals sometimes on the countryside eg cows,Goats,Elephants, Lions, Wolves, Hippos, Bears...

Just KIDDING HAHAHAHAAH ITSjust cows and goats....

Im damn confused!!!!!

BMW_Dude · 04-05-2007, 05:21 AM

I think you need to look how much more a newer car would cost, such as the polo GTI, or another make, if it's not much more then I'd say the added safety would be worth the price, as well as the added refinement, technolgy, nicer interior etc.!

04-03-2007, 06:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
far2000 Advocate Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Swaziland Posts: 598 My Mood: Thanks: 346 Thanked 288 Times in 144 Posts	New Golf Mark 1 GTI (Citi R-Line) !! Should I?? (South Africa) VW South africa launches this little beast badged as the 1.8iR Citi golf..a basic reincarnation of the Mark 1 GTI... Price is 120 000-00 Rands = $22 000-00 thinking of gettin rid of my 140i Corolla for this ......90KW..!!! SHOULD I!!!!!IM SO CONFUSED.... Problems is : No ABS, AIRBAGS,POWER STEERING !!!!!! - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER what u guys think? im thinking BLACK!!!

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Centurion Trendsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,075 Thanks: 595 Thanked 724 Times in 422 Posts	Re: New Golf Mark 1 GTI!! sHOULD I?? Sure it's a tight classic but there is no way in the world that I would pay 22 000 dollars for an "old" car with no power steering or ABS.

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phaeton Contributor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Australia - South Australia Posts: 1,165 Thanks: 1,040 Thanked 453 Times in 244 Posts	Re: New Golf Mark 1 GTI!! sHOULD I?? Buy it, Buy it, Buy it, Buy it, Buy it, Buy it Who cares about ABS & Airbags etc it will be a classic soon enough

04-04-2007, 05:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
far2000 Advocate Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Swaziland Posts: 598 My Mood: Thanks: 346 Thanked 288 Times in 144 Posts	Re: New Golf Mark 1 GTI (Citi R-Line) !! Should I?? (South Africa) I got the devil on my shoulder Quoting Phaeton, and an Angel On my shoulder Quoting Luwalira...Question is do i do Good or bad!!!!! .. Guys im seriously confused, im worried about safety issues as its quite quick..+- 6.5 Seconds - 100Km/h.......No ABS!!! My corolla is the same price and i got 72Kilowatts, 2 airbags,Abs,EBD, Restraints...etc..... Phateon the thing is already a classic, i wonder how further it can go......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 I need 2 take a breather!!!

04-04-2007, 06:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
BMW_Dude Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,224 My Mood: Thanks: 265 Thanked 392 Times in 234 Posts	Re: New Golf Mark 1 GTI (Citi R-Line) !! Should I?? (South Africa) They still make brand now mark GTIs in SA?? I'm sure it would be a great car to drive, but safety is important, do they sell the new golf there? What other options have you got for the price?

04-04-2007, 11:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mirage77 The Doughnutman. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,438 Thanks: 1,473 Thanked 1,225 Times in 722 Posts	Re: New Golf Mark 1 GTI (Citi R-Line) !! Should I?? (South Africa) I say go for it.

04-04-2007, 06:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
phaeton Contributor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Australia - South Australia Posts: 1,165 Thanks: 1,040 Thanked 453 Times in 244 Posts	Re: New Golf Mark 1 GTI (Citi R-Line) !! Should I?? (South Africa) LOL 6.5 secs to 100km/h WOW Hmmmm would it be a daily driver or a track day car ? How many 4x4s are in Africa (where you live) I know its a dumb question If you have gazillion 4x4s where you live you may want to think seriously about it. Are you safe driver ? Are Africans around YOU safe drivers ? If you feel safe driving it and not worried about other drivers I say go for it otherwise theres always a Polo or Golf GTI

04-05-2007, 05:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
BMW_Dude Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,224 My Mood: Thanks: 265 Thanked 392 Times in 234 Posts	Re: New Golf Mark 1 GTI (Citi R-Line) !! Should I?? (South Africa) I think you need to look how much more a newer car would cost, such as the polo GTI, or another make, if it's not much more then I'd say the added safety would be worth the price, as well as the added refinement, technolgy, nicer interior etc.!

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