I've been surfing around looking at an A2 to replace our 08 Skoda Octy Scout. The Skoda has had some expensive work over the years, new camshaft, dpf cleaning. Really nice car but no-longer required and now needs a DMF/clutch!
So my criteria was for a petrol A2. Preferably 1.4 but a 1.6 would be good. I'd tried a 1.4TDI before I bought a Beetle TDI but another diesel wasn't for me.
The A2 will help keep the miles off my MK2 Golf GTI. Otherwise known as my first child
I saw this 53 plate A2 FSI on Gumtree and it was close by so I thought I'd check it out. It was a particularly muggy day when I went to see it but it looked clean and the body was straight. The main issue with it being poor starting. It takes a few turns and a bit of gas. The cambelt has been changed recently and there appears to be lots of life in the clutch. The sunroof doesn't work but I like the airy feel it offers so if it can't be fixed cheaply no bother. The body appears straight, only the rear arches looked like they had been resprayed, but I understand they can be replaced with original colour replacements (there are some on ebay). The passenger door has a minor crease and I've subsequently noted the passenger front door has been resprayed, it's been done well, it just doesn't match the original finish.
It looks like the starting has been an on-going issue and there's an invoice for a service inc sparkplugs cam sensor, some (not all) coil packs. Driving it home was fun. It drives well it's quite quick there were no unwanted noises, however I can detect a faint random mis-fire.
Plans:
I've got myself VCDSlite and a cable so intend to identify the starting issue without throwing too much money at it.....famous last words!
As for the bodywork. I might search out original paint replacements.
I'm handy with spanners but no mechanic!
So my criteria was for a petrol A2. Preferably 1.4 but a 1.6 would be good. I'd tried a 1.4TDI before I bought a Beetle TDI but another diesel wasn't for me.
The A2 will help keep the miles off my MK2 Golf GTI. Otherwise known as my first child
I saw this 53 plate A2 FSI on Gumtree and it was close by so I thought I'd check it out. It was a particularly muggy day when I went to see it but it looked clean and the body was straight. The main issue with it being poor starting. It takes a few turns and a bit of gas. The cambelt has been changed recently and there appears to be lots of life in the clutch. The sunroof doesn't work but I like the airy feel it offers so if it can't be fixed cheaply no bother. The body appears straight, only the rear arches looked like they had been resprayed, but I understand they can be replaced with original colour replacements (there are some on ebay). The passenger door has a minor crease and I've subsequently noted the passenger front door has been resprayed, it's been done well, it just doesn't match the original finish.
It looks like the starting has been an on-going issue and there's an invoice for a service inc sparkplugs cam sensor, some (not all) coil packs. Driving it home was fun. It drives well it's quite quick there were no unwanted noises, however I can detect a faint random mis-fire.
Plans:
I've got myself VCDSlite and a cable so intend to identify the starting issue without throwing too much money at it.....famous last words!
As for the bodywork. I might search out original paint replacements.
I'm handy with spanners but no mechanic!
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