mk1 buying guide help

[nick_w]

im going to look at a mk1 for a friend at the weekend, does anyone have any advise or buying guides for them as i can't find anything on the web

also how much should we be paying for 1990 uk model in fair condition?

also where do they rust?

thanks

nick

[Lauren]

Here's the definitive buying guide. Print it out and take it with you.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/nick.chall ... mk1bg.html

Rear wheel arches and rear sills are the most prominent areas for rust. It will tell all in the guide.

Think you are looking at between £1.5-2K for a car in good condition. T-bars and those with leather tend go for a little more than cloth trim and sunroof models.

HTH

[Mk1 Turbo Powered Steve]

I could and probably will be proved wrong but as far as i know all mk1's .Finished in 1989!!

As Lauren has said the best guide for a mk1 is on the Challoner site!

The tbar is definately worth more than the sunroof but tin tops have there own lovers!!

[Mk1 Turbo Powered Steve]

Another good idea would be to take a look on the mk1 club site,

Loads of info on there www.mr2mk1club.com

[Lauren]

I could and probably will be proved wrong but as far as i know all mk1's .Finished in 1989!!

As Lauren has said the best guide for a mk1 is on the Challoner site!

The tbar is definately worth more than the sunroof but tin tops have there own lovers!!

Think there are the odd few that are registered in 1990 though i've never seen one.

1989 was the last year really. I would say though that because all MK1s are old I would focus on condition rather than if its a year younger.

[waynestoyotamr2]

I could and probably will be proved wrong but as far as i know all mk1's .Finished in 1989!!

As Lauren has said the best guide for a mk1 is on the Challoner site!

The tbar is definately worth more than the sunroof but tin tops have there own lovers!!

Think there are the odd few that are registered in 1990 though i've never seen one.

1989 was the last year really. I would say though that because all MK1s are old I would focus on condition rather than if its a year younger.

My Helios Blue 35k'er was registered in 1990. (The one in the garage on my profile pic)

[Lauren]

My Helios Blue 35k'er was registered in 1990. (The one in the garage on my profile pic)

Your profile pic doesn't seem to load Wayne.

[thecuban]

Mine was registered in Feb 1990 so there's at least two. I'm sure it was built in 1989 though!

[Lauren]

Mine was registered in Feb 1990 so there's at least two. I'm sure it was built in 1989 though!

Yep thats my point. The difference between when it was built and when it was registered is normally 3-5 months ish.

Eg: My 86 was built in January and registered in May.

[waynestoyotamr2]

My Helios Blue 35k'er was registered in 1990. (The one in the garage on my profile pic)

Your profile pic doesn't seem to load Wayne.

Yes, I have ran out of bandwidth for this month!!