wtf is with the price of mk2s out here???!!!!

[T-redmk2ABA]

Ok people need to get over themselves , some kid wants 3,000 for a ****box flat black mk2 GTi another wants 2,000 for a bone stock golf manual everything . They are 20 year old vws at best . Get over yourself they aren't collectors cars. They aren't rare cars but everyone wants above market value for them wtf . I'm not paying above 1500 for a half ****ed up jetta . I remember when no one wanted these cars , why are they so pricey now when half the stuff is NLA on them? I lived in new England the vw capital of America and you can get a mk4 1.8t jetta on Craigslist for what these people want mk2s for , some guy in hot sulfur springs wants 1300 for a 91 four door golf that doesn't run .... WTF !

[mikehawk_]

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3006491036.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2973721614.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2947250404.html


http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3008124749.html
>;D

[Smokestack]

Because "They're getting really hard to find!" At least that's their reasoning in their ads. I'm even starting to see that line in ads for mk3s. Just because it's European doesn't make it prestigious.

[T-redmk2ABA]

I don't want a ce1 car or jetta

[drew34k]

I'm sure if you are patient something will come up.

I have to agree that this is about 900 over what I would even start at.
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/2944470954.html

Meh, I paid 1500 for mine. Then again I couldn't be convinced to sell it for anywhere near 3 now.

[T-redmk2ABA]

I'm sure if you are patient something will come up.

I have to agree that this is about 900 over what I would even start at.
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/2944470954.html

Meh, I paid 1500 for mine. Then again I couldn't be convinced to sell it for anywhere near 3 now.

that one sold 2 weeks ago

[Smokestack]

Shoot, maybe I should sell mine.

92 GTI. ABA swap, original paint (a little rough), some rust (adds character), power everything, old and rare. Will trade for E46 M3.

[T-redmk2ABA]

Shoot, maybe I should sell mine.

92 GTI. ABA swap, original paint (a little rough), some rust (adds character), power everything, old and rare. Will trade for E46 M3.

What color , how much

[T-redmk2ABA]

Shoot, maybe I should sell mine.

92 GTI. ABA swap, original paint (a little rough), some rust (adds character), power everything, old and rare. Will trade for E46 M3.

What color , how much

[Kwabena]

"out here"...
or out there!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifie...php?id=1295615

[T-redmk2ABA]

"out here"...
or out there!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifie...php?id=1295615

Thats uber to much money

[Smokestack]

What color , how much

FYI, I was joking.

[emg60vw]

I lived in new England the vw capital of America and you can get a mk4 1.8t jetta on Craigslist for what these people want mk2s for

your correct on that aspect, but also since New England is the VW capital of America, there are a TON of VWs out there. at least a heck of alot more than here in CO. NO mk2s, 3s, and 4s are not "rare" cars by any chance, but VWs being such a sought after car, and the market out here isnt AS saturated as the east coast, people here think they can get CRAZY prices for their beaters.

Now if it was mint or built, i can totally see the prices, but for a half running, beat VW, it isnt worth it.

People may want an arm and a leg for their old jettas and golfs, but a super clean/ built corrado or scirocco... people dont want to pay a dime for out here.

[GTi2OV]

Because the older VWs in this area typically aren't rust buckets. New England & Mid West cars are awful and abundant.

And face it, it is simple Supply and Demand in full force.

[emg60vw]

Because the older VWs in this area typically aren't rust buckets. New England & Mid West cars are awful and abundant.

And face it, it is simple Supply and Demand in full force.

nuff said

[JakkoVR]

They are cheaper in Texas for sure. I was browsing CL and it was pissing me off to see these halfass swapped mk2s for 4k.

[T-redmk2ABA]

Like that halfassed 89 jetta coupe in albuquerque Nm , yeah its a sunroof coupe but its still a half finished pile and the kid wants like 2500 . I did pick up a bone stock wolfsberg GLi 16v in the springs but the dude wanted a but load because it was mint

[lucaq]

Because the older VWs in this area typically aren't rust buckets. New England & Mid West cars are awful and abundant.

And face it, it is simple Supply and Demand in full force.

I am going to have to go with Robin on this, they ask that much, because they can get it. The mere fact that you are looking for one, and you are upset by the prices enough to even post proves that they are still desirable. In order to get one of the cheap ones from another region out here it is going to cost $500-$1000 in time and transport making our cars not so bad in comparison. If you are just patient and willing to put up the additional coin that you would otherwise pay in transport, you can find a nice stock, clean one, that is rust-free and Colorado grown. Don't get mad, get patient.

[T-redmk2ABA]

I am going to have to go with Robin on this, they ask that much, because they can get it. The mere fact that you are looking for one, and you are upset by the prices enough to even post proves that they are still desirable. In order to get one of the cheap ones from another region out here it is going to cost $500-$1000 in time and transport making our cars not so bad in comparison. If you are just patient and willing to put up the additional coin that you would otherwise pay in transport, you can find a nice stock, clean one, that is rust-free and Colorado grown. Don't get mad, get patient.

No what I'm more pissed now about if i had waited and not got the jetta there is a descent 90 coupe quattro 20v in Thornton for 2600

[myvwisfast]

Try finding a remotely decent 16V (any year, GTI or GLI). It won't happen for under $3000.

You're gonna make yourself crazy if you go by the "I remember when..." philosophy of car pricing. I remember when an aircooled VW could be had for $500 in running, driving, rust-free condition. Not anymore. Those same run-of-the-mill, plain old cars are $2500-4000 now.

The thing with Mk2 cars is this: they are a substantial step forward in build quality/refinement over a Mk1, yet still retain the soul of the older cars compared to a Mk3. They really are getting harder to find. They get crashed & broken every day.

[T-redmk2ABA]

Try finding a remotely decent 16V (any year, GTI or GLI). It won't happen for under $3000.

You're gonna make yourself crazy if you go by the "I remember when..." philosophy of car pricing. I remember when an aircooled VW could be had for $500 in running, driving, rust-free condition. Not anymore. Those same run-of-the-mill, plain old cars are $2500-4000 now.

The thing with Mk2 cars is this: they are a substantial step forward in build quality/refinement over a Mk1, yet still retain the soul of the older cars compared to a Mk3. They really are getting harder to find. They get crashed & broken every day.

I did pick up a mint bone stock 90 wolfsberg GLi in the springs for 2200 the guy wanted 3700,

[waxthis]

I did pick up a mint bone stock 90 wolfsberg GLi in the springs for 2200 the guy wanted 3700,

Got pics?... Hell, everyone with 16 valves post em. I'm curious how many GLI's there are in this state..

[Smokestack]

Got pics?... Hell, everyone with 16 valves post em. I'm curious how many GLI's there are in this state..

I had a 90 GLI last year, until an old man backed into it with his truck. Between that and a previous bad repair job I decided to scrap it and start over.

[T-redmk2ABA]

Got pics?... Hell, everyone with 16 valves post em. I'm curious how many GLI's there are in this state..

Only got one , its bone stock calypso green , mint recaros , sunroof doesn't leak , central locking is busted

[Snowhere]

So I guess I should ask 10Gs for my rado once I get my 1.8T swap worked out!

After I get it all worked out, I doubt I will be selling at as the wife has been trying to get me to sell it for the last 17 years, with no luck!

[MK4Peruano]

I doubt I will be selling at as the wife has been trying to get me to sell it for the last 17 years, with no luck!

Haha

[lucaq]

No what I'm more pissed now about if i had waited and not got the jetta there is a descent 90 coupe quattro 20v in Thornton for 2600

Call Audi and price out a window regulator for a CQ. You'll be glad you didn't get one.

[Smokestack]

Only got one , its bone stock calypso green , mint recaros , sunroof doesn't leak , central locking is busted

I think I pulled the central locking system out of my old GLI before I parted it. I'll dig through my stash this weekend and bring it to VWOTG if I find it. If you want it you can bring what you think is fair for it.

[T-redmk2ABA]

I think I pulled the central locking system out of my old GLI before I parted it. I'll dig through my stash this weekend and bring it to VWOTG if I find it. If you want it you can bring what you think is fair for it.

I more then likely have to work Sunday .... ****ing jiffy lube ...

[T-redmk2ABA]

Call Audi and price out a window regulator for a CQ. You'll be glad you didn't get one.

Yeah I called shokan all audi in ny and they said the motronic and track are 280 + 100 core , for a used one , cq are not ment for a daily

[Rusty Shackelford]

CQ=racecar, not a daily.

[SCIROCCO SPEED]

... a couple of MK2s would pull a premium one week before Wuste.

[T-redmk2ABA]

CQ=racecar, not a daily.

Yeah I'm going to build my cq when I get it as a rally car to look like the s1 Pikes peak car . Plus of will also hit Pikes peak ... and I have a few tricks and magic I'm going to work on it ... and I will be a privater going for the record on Pikes peak

[CustomCooled]

I lived in new England the vw capital of America !

How long ago did you live here???????? Apparently you don't understand how age increases value.

Two years ago I found an 88 Westmoreland Golf rotting in a guys back yard. Here in Mass you have to pay sales tax based on the value of the car, not the selling price. I paid $1000 for it and it was so rusty I had to find a guy that would look the other way to get an inspection sticker, but the NADA value, which is the value the RMV uses for tax purposes, had the car valued at $1800. I just relooked at the NADA value of that year in my zip code and it ranges from $2100 low retail to $5300 High retail. If this car had lived out there in CO where rust makes something look cool and not rot it out to the point of being unsafe, I would have kept it and doubled my investment. I ended up selling it for what I paid because it would cost too much to restore it. You should feel fortunate you found what you did for that price. How do think classic muscle cars go for 100 times more than what they sold for new? Someday VWs will be the classic car that rich people reliving their youth will pay 50,000 for a fully restored one. That's why I'm hoarding every old part I can get my hands on now.

[T-redmk2ABA]

How long ago did you live here???????? Apparently you don't understand how age increases value.

Two years ago I found an 88 Westmoreland Golf rotting in a guys back yard. Here in Mass you have to pay sales tax based on the value of the car, not the selling price. I paid $1000 for it and it was so rusty I had to find a guy that would look the other way to get an inspection sticker, but the NADA value, which is the value the RMV uses for tax purposes, had the car valued at $1800. I just relooked at the NADA value of that year in my zip code and it ranges from $2100 low retail to $5300 High retail. If this car had lived out there in CO where rust makes something look cool and not rot it out to the point of being unsafe, I would have kept it and doubled my investment. I ended up selling it for what I paid because it would cost too much to restore it. You should feel fortunate you found what you did for that price. How do think classic muscle cars go for 100 times more than what they sold for new? Someday VWs will be the classic car that rich people reliving their youth will pay 50,000 for a fully restored one. That's why I'm hoarding every old part I can get my hands on now.

Omg screw the rmv , if you know witch one to go to (tuanton) I was able to pay 8v sales tax on a 16v GTi lmao . I lived there for 15 years and bought many a nice mk2 for dirt cheap from other vw people , like my current car I got the shell from grovervw in Freetown for 300 bucks towed to my house , and the shell was damn near mint . What I am saying is there not collectors cars YET so they shouldn't want so much for them . Also I bought a muscle car in haverhill for 2000 bucks in fair condition so you really can't use the whole miracle car think , if people would realize they have a pos and just because its old doesn't mean you'll make bank on it or make your money back that you put into the car never happens