How bad is corrosion on the Mk1 Golf GTI?
With the youngest Mk1 Golf GTI now over twenty years old, rust will always be a major concern when buying an unknown car. Pre 1982 models can now be riddled with corrosion and pre 1980 models are best avoided unless the car can be thoroughly inspected on a professional garage ramp. The 1983 Mk1 GTI is the best bet, although my own private theory is that metallic painted cars suffer more corrosion.
With the youngest Mk1 Golf GTI now over twenty years old, rust will always be a major concern when buying an unknown car. Pre 1982 models can now be riddled with corrosion and pre 1980 models are best avoided unless the car can be thoroughly inspected on a professional garage ramp or you are looking for a serious restoration. The 1983 Mk1 GTI is the best bet, although my own private theory is that metallic painted cars suffer more corrosion.
