[{"id": 5326018, "authorName": "Jamminjerome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamminjerome/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by Jamminjerome", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605373784, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5326291, "authorName": "no.radar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no.radar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just because...\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zcm4oS9IaM\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sy8d4aroW4", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605379798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5326442, "authorName": "FunWithCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funwithcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had an 86, bought new, otherwise identical color scheme. I had a sunroof. There\u2019s no clear photo here but it\u2019s not mentioned so likely not. Power steering was also an option, which I didn\u2019t have because it wasn\u2019t needed. This car doesn\u2019t appear to have it either. Very nice car. I really love those accessory grilles like this one has. Hella, I believe. The rest of the aftermarket parts on this one look good quality too.\n\n@Seller\nGood luck.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605383956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5326452, "authorName": "expeditionportal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/expeditionportal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Future classic. Get one while you can, and don't be shocked when they sell for crazy money 5 years from now...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605384135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5326508, "authorName": "Fahid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fahid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can this be shipped to canada?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605385846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5326523, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FunWithCars this car is a sunroof car, 100% functional, no power steering however. The grill is a VW OEM grill with the correct Hella inner lights which are impossible to find and have been discontinued for years. I found this particular set of lights in Japan of all places. Thanks for the kind words!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605386124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5326525, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fahid I don't see why not as long as you find a shipper willing to do so", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605386161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5326541, "authorName": "FunWithCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funwithcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller\r\n\r\nThanks for the inside info on the lights. I just gave you your first BAT Thumbs Up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605386655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5326577, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FunWithCars thank you!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605387448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5326580, "authorName": "FunWithCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funwithcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller\r\n\r\nYou should get BAT to add the sunroof to the description. Maybe add a few pics of it open and closed.\r\n\r\nAgain, good luck. Looking at the various details really takes me back. I did almost all my own maintenance. They\u2019re really pretty easy to work. Great starter cars, although as one commenter noted, nice ones are maybe appreciating beyond that, or soon will. \r\n\r\nMy single most useful maintenance trick was trimming a piece of cardboard to slide up behind the oil filter to keep oil from running down the front of the engine when the filter\u2019s unscrewed. Not rocket science, more like caveman science, but sometimes simple things are the best. Also, I had a small bottle jack that I could use with one hand laying under the car. I used it to jack up and unweight the exhaust when I was replacing the crappy rubber exhaust hanger donuts that were always breaking. Hopefully, there\u2019s better aftermarket ones available now. At least my little bottle jack made it easy.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605387514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5326657, "authorName": "Shoferi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shoferi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just beautiful. Very nice tasteful modifications.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605390105, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5326659, "authorName": "Storm2u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/storm2u/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The want is strong with this one. I have a pair of Recaro Trophy's that would look lovely in this. \r\n\r\nGLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605390144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5326668, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Shoferi Thank you very much!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605390298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5326704, "authorName": "FunWithCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funwithcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photo 98, for the Mercedes fans. The OTHER Bundt wheels.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605391513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5326747, "authorName": "willousb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willousb/", "bidAmount": 2586, "content": "$2,586 bid placed by willousb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605392793, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5326751, "authorName": "Jamminjerome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamminjerome/", "bidAmount": 2686, "content": "$2,686 bid placed by Jamminjerome", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605392932, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5326774, "authorName": "RayL1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rayl1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I absolutely love these GTI\u2019s and GLI\u2019s. I have been trying to find a decent one for a while and they are just not there. Wish this one was closer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605393791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5326827, "authorName": "e9er", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e9er/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car and great choice on the wheels. The 15x7 BBS RAs on this car are really hard to find. They just have the right amount of lip. The 6 inch wheels in smaller diameters are much more common.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605395194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5326924, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@e9er Thank you! I looked for a while for these particular wheels and had no luck sourcing them in the states. This particular set came from Hungary and come with a spare spare set of caps.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605398248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5326941, "authorName": "Analog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/analog/", "bidAmount": 3232, "content": "$3,232 bid placed by Analog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605398716, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5327011, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it........so hard to find a 35 yr old GTI in this condition!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605400958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5327036, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Caymannorcarrera Thank you very much!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605401645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5327058, "authorName": "willousb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willousb/", "bidAmount": 3400, "content": "$3,400 bid placed by willousb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605402128, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5327208, "authorName": "vacsimile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vacsimile/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It appears to not have AC, is that correct?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605406999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5327239, "authorName": "carelallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carelallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Clone of the first new car I bought after college. Mars Red, sunroof, no A/C. Loved that car and this one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605408120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5327244, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vacsimile that is correct, no A/C", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605408324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5327254, "authorName": "Stentr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stentr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's the true horsepower?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605408699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5327335, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stentr no idea but it feels great \ud83d\ude0a", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605412082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5327630, "authorName": "DavidvonSlingshot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidvonslingshot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "you have never had so much fun with 100hp.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605446403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5327647, "authorName": "Racerboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had four of these when I was first started driving, they were a lot of fun...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605447050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5327655, "authorName": "freshkid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/freshkid/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by freshkid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605447392, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5327678, "authorName": "HeavyTank77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heavytank77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I traded my first car, a 1983 Monte Carlo, for an '86 red GTI back in 1995. Great fun to drive and built a sub box that filled the entire rear cargo hold. Sold it a year later for more than the trade value (my dad paid $1350 for the Monte a year prior) at $1800 and so begun my car journey. I've had 70+ cars over the years. Made a little here, lost a lot there, but it all started with that first transaction for a VW GTI.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605448368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5327774, "authorName": "Jastor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jastor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everyone loves the mk1 for good reasons, but my favorite Golf GTI generation will always be the Mk2. They're heavier, but more solidly built. The 16v really put GTis on the map and the greenhouse and interior space are phenomenal and they feel light without being tinny. It really was a nice evolution in comfort. The Mk3s just feel a little porky to me and not as pure.\n\nThese driving videos really make me want to get my '92 8v back on the road. Curious where you got the cat as I'll probably need a new one. \n\nThis one has some rough spots but the underside looks good and solid. First place I look is the fuel pump and filter underneath to see how crusty it is and this is nice and clean. The windshield and window seals notoriously rust on these so that's not a surprise. It's why I stripped my car down so long ago.\n\nGLWA! The buyer should have a blast with this one.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1605451339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5327875, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jastor I agree the MK2 will also always be my favorite as well. Having owned multiple MK1 and MK2 cars over the years, the MK2 chassis is just better all around. While this particular car is not perfect, it was the most original rust free example I could find. It\u2019s a very honest car that shows it\u2019s age well.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605453969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5327925, "authorName": "Tmac327", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tmac327/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow does this bring back great memories! I owned a Mk2 Red Golf GTI. Definitely a very fun and amazing car to drive!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605455231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5327981, "authorName": "LincolnRob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lincolnrob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 1984 GTI, white with navy/red interior. A lot of fun to drive!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605456395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5328033, "authorName": "amigaboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amigaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Noice - very similar looking to the '87 GTI 16v my wife had for a while back when we got married, until some [bleep] in central WA hit her at a light - sigh.... I'd make yet another exception to my typical 'no red cars' rule for this bad boy but i'd swap out the wheels. Bahnburner, baby! GLWTS! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/7685632-bahnburner", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605457556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5328042, "authorName": "willousb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willousb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cswiatkowski a few questions if you don't mind. thanks!\r\nCould you post a couple close up pics of the rust spots mentioned?\r\nAny more info on the odometer rollback that's mentioned? This occur under your ownership?\r\nWhy are you choosing to sell now after doing all this work to get it up to its current condition?\r\nAny driving issues? If you were keeping it, what would you fix/invest into it next?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605457768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5328081, "authorName": "NielsW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nielsw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice one! I love the mk2, my favorite Golf. Have had several but back then they weren\u2019t the best examples. Still looking now and then what\u2019s for sale.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605458952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5328110, "authorName": "Ukodonnell03", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ukodonnell03/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one ticks all the right boxes - great decision to go Euro bumpers and headlight kit. Brings back all the memories of first driving. I\u2019m tracking this but it will likely soar past my limits.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605459564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5328168, "authorName": "ATS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ats/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by ATS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605461176, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5328210, "authorName": "1955TR2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1955tr2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had an '85 GTI like this one (but without the nice upgrades this one has)\u2026funest car I've ever owned!!! I enjoyed every mile I drove it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605462264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5328370, "authorName": "mjmelo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjmelo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As an owner of many MK2 8v cars , these are very fun DD. This is a nice one with very tasteful and period correct mods. Unfortunately for me it is two years too soon (16v) no AC, and red. All deal beakers for me. But will provide great fun and smiles for a lucky owner. GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605466516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5328512, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wiilousb I will take a couple of additional pictures. The rollback is my goof. I put the wrong mileage down at work when writing up paperwork. This car was originally intended to be a father and son project but my boy has zero interest in this car sadly. No driving issues but it needs cosmetics to make it look proper IMO. That would be my next step. I do have a bunch of spares included with the car, suspension & steering bits, interior trim, etc.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605470226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5328545, "authorName": "Meenrod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meenrod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Euro style grille and headlights = correct grille and headlights", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1605471203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5328555, "authorName": "grumpyoldman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grumpyoldman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had an '85, red, sunroof and ac. Drove that car very hard for 100k miles and it never let me down. They were a favorite for thieves who wanted your radio. I lost 3. \r\nComing from VW beetles it was quite a step up. Front wheel drive, 5-speed, 4 wheel disc brakes, a real heater, rear window wiper. It could swallow up an enormous amount of gear.\r\nIt handled well and I loved taking on long freeway on ramps and feeling the inside rear wheel coming off the road.\r\nI had a lot of fun in that car.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1605471487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5328563, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Meenrod 100% correct, always been a fan of dual rounds", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605471825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5328573, "authorName": "FunWithCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funwithcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Heavytank77\r\n\r\nYou still filling them up with sub boxes?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605472216, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5328577, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@willousb pictures added", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605472323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5328590, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@grumpyoldman ditto on the radio, lost several over the years as well", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605472624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5328639, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a second generation German I truly love Volkswagens. They give me a very warm feeling inside. My mother and father both drove ragtop beetles. This particular car hits on all the right cylinders. Color, options, condition and it has that karma. This is much nicer than anything that in Volkswagen builds today which is much too complicated and I do not trust their reliability one bit. I would not hesitate for a moment to buy this.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605474254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5328758, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Vtec4ever thank you!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605478690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5328822, "authorName": "Patrick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DavidvonSlingshot I think that is a great argument/discussion whenever motorheads gather. Personally, I think a lot of Lotus owners would have strong points. I know my MGA has supplied more good times than any other car I have owned, including a Lotus. \r\nMuch of that has to do with grins on faces in the wind than cornering forces or who got put in the rearview mirror. Fun nonetheless", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605480809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5328816, "authorName": "LarryM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The last VW I owned was a 1980 Scirocco \"S\" (bought new) and I've been into vintage Bimmers for many years, but I still love the simplicity of these no-frills Gen I and II GTi's. This looks like an especially clean one with very tasteful upgrades. It's refreshing to see that performance, and not a big booming stereo system, was the priority. Let's hope the next owner keeps it that way.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1605480818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5328837, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LarryM I certainly hope the same thing. Performance & simplicity is what these cars are all about!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1605481282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5329341, "authorName": "snafuracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snafuracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first VW was an 85 GTI. So much fun to drive! So pure and simple too! I bought it used and had to fix the shifter and a few other things. I liked it so much that I got an 86 GTI also just for SCCA ITB racing. Then I sold the 85 and got an 87 GTI 16v. These cars are addicting. This one looks like it\u2019s in great shape! Somebody will enjoy it! GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605499991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5329411, "authorName": "suburbangeorge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/suburbangeorge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would be the perfect car for someone who has never experienced early VW water cooled. It looks like a new car. Triple the current high bid of $6000 and what can you buy? Huge fun factor. The MKII chassis is a real improvement over the original. My '87 Cabriolet(oddly enough built on the earlier MKI chassis even though it is a newer car) would probably eat the GTI's lunch because of many more engine and suspension modifications but not everyone wants to focus all of their spare time on their car. If they did this is a fine foundation. Otherwise buy it, drive it and enjoy the lack of nannies.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605508399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5329528, "authorName": "HeavyTank77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heavytank77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FunWithCars My hearing cried uncle long ago..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605531191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5329664, "authorName": "TomLU86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomlu86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those of you who are shocked by the prices some of the cars of the 70s and 80s are fetching on BAT, or asking prices in other places, Mk2 VWs are a great opportunity to get a classic car without spending a fortune. This is a very nice example. And, in a pinch, it can serve as your real car, carrying four real people, or oversize boxes with the seat folded.\r\n\r\nThese are great cars! A blast to drive, while also very practical. My first new car was an 86 GTI, and I loved driving it! I kept it even after I bought a 91 BMW 318i to replace the GTI, once the GTI crossed 100k miles in 1992. I wound up keeping the GTI until 1999, longer than the BMW, with 145k miles. It was good car, pretty reliable, only minor rust when I sold it (was never garaged, unlike my subsequent GTIs) I regretted selling it, and was lucky enough to find a good one a year later on autotrader with only 70k miles, which I kept until I sold it here this summer--when I realized I really didn't need two.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1605535811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5329790, "authorName": "alexj1100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexj1100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very awesome example. I have an '89 GTI in the same color in my garage right now that I'm refurbing from a few years of sitting around. Haven't driven it much yet but can attest to how fun this simple little box can be.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1605538315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5330268, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alexj1100 Good luck with your refurb and have fun!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605546821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5335018, "authorName": "ldl20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ldl20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TomLU86 Agreed. Buying a MK2 on BaT was one of the few avenues to scratch the \"buy a toy car\" itch without jeopardizing my ability to pay for 2 college educations. And, the fact that my wife and 2 teenagers can hop in the car to grab some ice cream on a summer night, or I can throw my bicycle in the back to go for a road ride away from home, really is a bonus!\r\n\r\n@cswiatkowski Very nicely done! I was thisclose to having my listing go live about a few weeks ago (red 92 GTI 8v big bumper with Euro front and basically stock). But one evening I had the garage door open when my wife came home, and she saw the car sitting in its home, freshly detailed, hunkered down with that awesome front fascia (rivaled, IMO, only by the E30), and she felt bad for suggesting I sell it! Good luck with the sale; I'm pulling for you!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605622642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5335205, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ldl20 thank you very much! Have fun with yours!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605625188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5336918, "authorName": "Bascherl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bascherl/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by Bascherl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605643464, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5341777, "authorName": "Mimmick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mimmick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Owner, Aside from the cosmetics mentioned, as well as some of the wear and tear from a car approaching its 40's, is there anything you would see being wanted done prior to this being a potential daily driver? This would be my first dabble into anything like this so trying to make sure the first one is good!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605722542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5341987, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mimmick this car as is is a good daily driver, I have driven it to work many times over the summer. Its been reliable, all maintenance is up to date as well (oil just changed). There aren't really any changes I would want to make personally.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605724813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5342126, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A picture from earlier this year at work", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605725812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5343669, "authorName": "alexj1100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexj1100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mimmick Given how clean this car is and the miles on it, it makes for a great DD candidate. Surprisingly, while the \"modding\" support isn't as robust as a E30 or Miata, the online parts resources is incredible given the vast number of (non-GTI) models of the Golf that were produced all over the world, which this car shares many parts with. \r\n\r\nI bought mine to simply flip (it was a steal), but the more I work on and drive it the more I want to keep it long term. This car in this condition will only go up in value (even with the aforementioned very minor cosmetic detractors).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605732751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5345257, "authorName": "vwvanaudi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwvanaudi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "alexj1100 I beleive that '89 GTI would be Tornado Red. The Mars Red (LA3A), IIRC, was offered only in '85 on the MK II GTII's. Mars is a bit \"oranger\" than Tornado. Both great reds. Also, Mars Red came on MK I and II Sciroccos and the MK I Jetta GLI. I also believe that Mars Red came on '83 and '84 ur q. '83 for sure, I had one. Oh, yeah, while I geeked out on reds, I would love to add this to the stable, this is a very cool GTI, wish I had room. GLWTA!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605743582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5347371, "authorName": "alexj1100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexj1100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vwvanaudi Yep, you're right. The first photo make the red pop more, but when I look at the parking shot of it next to the e30 there is definitely more orange. \r\n\r\nNow I just want to stop working and go on a drive, haha. Excited to see this auction for the next couple days.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605803866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5347938, "authorName": "RFVHJR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rfvhjr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very handsome car! It reminds me of my 1980 red VW GTI that I had in Germany. And I love all the comments about the fun of driving a GTI.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605810253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5351193, "authorName": "SitkaSpruce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sitkaspruce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bought one of these new.... arguably the most fun car I have ever owned and cheap to maintain. The car survived getting airborne and landing in a gas station. Maybe it was a little too much fun.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605827407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5352353, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SitkaSpruce I would love to heat the story behind that sometime, sounds fun!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605878247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5353024, "authorName": "Juganator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juganator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll be watching this very closely. Been looking for a MK2 forever to add to my MK4 and MK7.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605889845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5356730, "authorName": "Izo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/izo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IMHO very weak engine. Real GTi is a PL/EV/KR engine naturally aspirated. Or a PG/3G G60.\r\nOwned a KR and LV cars. Very fun to drive. PF is slightly underpowered.\r\n\r\nHere in Russia we have some selection of KR and PL cars, about $1500-3000. All of them need work, but they're real GTi. And after all the works it will be cheaper than $6000.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605911604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5356912, "authorName": "bradnic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradnic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the exact model and color GTI my future wife had when I met her. Still married :-)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605912610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5357068, "authorName": "ProfGriff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/profgriff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Amazing early Mk 2 GTI! I bought a new black '85 as my own grad present. I beat it to death, then rebuilt it with a VR6 swap in 1999, and then beat it to death again. My only former car that I still miss, largely due to our 20 year history together. This one has just the right OEM+ style mods, and deserves to be preserved as-is, 8V and all. The Euro rear bumper would look better angled up a bit, which is easily do-able. The minor rust around the windshield needs to be addressed at some point, but that's standard Mk 2 Dub. Pretty minor complaints, all-in-all. I hope this does well, there's tons of life left in this 'Dub! GLWA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605915051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5357124, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Izo remember that the original \u201creal GTI\u201d was an 8 valve motor. Yes, the 16v may be more powerful but that does not make this car any less of a GTI than any other.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605916136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5357125, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bradnic now that is cool!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605916225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5357132, "authorName": "SitkaSpruce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sitkaspruce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cswiatkowski.... Well of course it start with excessive speed and an invincible driver in his 20s haha. At 90 mph I suddenly had to avoid another car, braking would have been fatal. Left the road... accelerated to regain control... launched across two lane road fast enough to literally fly over a large drainage culvert..... In flight school at the time and remember pulling back on the steering wheel expecting the raise the nose of the car after becoming airborne.... It didn't work..... Hilarious in retrospect. Hit the ground very hard nose first. No significant damage to the car.... or me.... Amazing", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605916387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5357134, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ProfGriff indeed there is a lot of life left in this one. Thanks for the kind words!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605916407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5357139, "authorName": "SitkaSpruce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sitkaspruce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With that harness this car looks ready for flight!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605916481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5357143, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SitkaSpruce it\u2019s amazing how invincible we were in our 20\u2019s! Glad to hear that you and the car both survived relatively unscathed!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605916611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5357161, "authorName": "SitkaSpruce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sitkaspruce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cswiatkowski...Wow just noticed the Marine Corps emblem on the license plate.... Semper Fi!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605916995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5357166, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SitkaSpruce Semper Fi!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605917086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5357171, "authorName": "clay72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clay72/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "8v, small BBS', sticky tires; this is my much loved old GTI but in red instead of white. Such a great, fun, practical little package. I would love to have another.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605917151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5357578, "authorName": "Skywalker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skywalker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was my first car except in white. I recall taking a right hairpin turn on the app gap VT route 17 (a gloriously winding steep mountain pass) thats marked 25MPH at about 55. I knew this road like the back of my hand but had never pushed that turn this hard. I ended up in the wrong lane with only my right wheel still holding pavement and tree branches smacking my entire windshield. Like the previous commentary acceleration was my only hope, I floored it and regained control just before hitting the impending guardrail I knew was coming. I have never had a rush like that before or since. I think I was 17.\r\nI'm so glad I survived that car, it taught me how to DRIVE!!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605925761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5358568, "authorName": "Skywalker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skywalker/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Skywalker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605973699, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5358900, "authorName": "912Pcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/912pcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the story with the race harness? I\u2019ve been looking to maybe get into some scca events post covid that have required safety devices. Is this harness sanctioned.? Has the car been used on the track?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605980514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5359075, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@912Pcar the harness is for autocross use or just general performance driving, it is not for open track use. I installed it with the intent of future autocross use but that never happened. For more info on Schroth belts, see here https://www.schrothracing.com/ This belt is a Rallye 3 quick release.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605983983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5359478, "authorName": "912Pcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/912pcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thx", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605996756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5359732, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Skywalker Great story, glad you made in in one piece!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606004230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5360273, "authorName": "Bentley964", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentley964/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it have AC?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606051822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5360274, "authorName": "Gperri", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gperri/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by Gperri", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606051848, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5360398, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bentley964 this is a non AC car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606055677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5360621, "authorName": "amigaboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amigaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Skywalker - your comment is right out of Initial D - if you watch that series you'll know what I mean :) GLWTA! I wish we still had my wife's '87 16v, that was a very fun and fast car....!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606061005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5360734, "authorName": "AlfaD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've had three \"superfun\" cars in my life, so far... An Alfa GTV6, an Abarth 500, and a Mark II GTI. Mine was just like this, I so miss it. I wish I had the money right now to get this one!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606063512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5360818, "authorName": "woodslayer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/woodslayer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "had one in college. one of my all time favorites.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606065452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5361227, "authorName": "RAMS57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rams57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "She\u2019s a beauty!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606078173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5361292, "authorName": "coastie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coastie/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "$6,800 bid placed by coastie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606080735, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5361336, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RAMS57 thank you very much!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606081844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5361352, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AlfaD That's a very good list of fun cars, GTV6 is great fun!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606082157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5361898, "authorName": "Gperri", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gperri/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "$6,900 bid placed by Gperri", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606100938, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5362088, "authorName": "Hamza_", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamza_/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Im going to buy a gti one day ,one way or another.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606119205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362169, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hamza_ they truly are a fun machine, I\u2019ve had several over the years", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606135414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362215, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember my 1992 16 valve GTI. It was a really fun car. The quality was atrocious but it was really cool. This looks like a much better vehicle. Manufactured before they moved production to Mexico.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606137770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362400, "authorName": "bmwpowr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwpowr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I miss my 91 2.0L 16v loved that car! You don't see these MK2 cars in decent shape anymore, this one is a looker for sure. GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606142645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362404, "authorName": "vwmann1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwmann1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "MkII's are one of the best VW's ever made. I guess that I why I have owned my GLI for over 20 years. I have known this seller for many years. Bidders should feel very confident that this is a well sorted and maintained car. Bid with confidence.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606142705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362453, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmwpowr thank you!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606143762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362786, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We are in the home stretch, hope to see this GTI go to a great home!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606149794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362854, "authorName": "83911SCDrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/83911scdrew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought the 1986 VW GTI that was on BaT back in early August. It\u2019s my second GTI, with the first one being the identical GTI that I owned in 1986 as my first car. I vowed if the identical car crossed my path, I would have to buy it, so I did.\r\n\r\nLike so many car guys, I always had a soft spot in my heart for my beloved GTI, and I always felt like dollar for dollar, pound for pound, it was perhaps the best, most enjoyable car that I\u2019ve ever owned. I have owned (and still own) a lot of cool German toys and one a Italian one as well, and the thought crossed my mind that this latest GTI would be a great disappointment. I worried that the dream would not match the reality of a 1986 VW in 2020.\r\n\r\nBoy, was I wrong. The MK2 is perhaps even more impressive with its age. I cannot believe how tight it feels, how incredibly light it is, and how much fun it is to zip a 102hp engine around back roads. It is exactly how I remember it, no rose colored glasses needed. In a world of truly heavy, over complicated cars, the MK2 GTI is a breath of fresh air. The gearbox is tight and moves with precision through the gears, the steering is quick, and the handling with its little 185/60/14 snowflake wheels is sure footed. Because its capabilities In objective terms are so far below the typical modern machinery, you can actually drive this thing. 80 mph on the highway is more fun than 140 in a modern car. Driven well, it is not subjectively slow, either. It hustles through on and off ramps, and back roads are a real treat. It sounds good, it feels good.\r\n\r\nThe single stage reds (and this one for sale has single stage Mars reds) really reacts to a good polishing. Skip the ceramics and go old school Meguires #2, #9 and #7.\r\n\r\nI just wanted to chime in to say that if anyone is on the fence, wondering if a Mk2 really will live up to the memories, I can say that it definitely does, and then some. This one looks like a beautiful example. I love the BBS wheels. GLWTS, and I enthusiastically congratulate the new owner, whoever that will be!", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1606150872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5362900, "authorName": "bmwe30m3guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwe30m3guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There's a lot to like here... especially at this price!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606151404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363079, "authorName": "ejhansen05", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejhansen05/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a red 1980 GTI when I lived in Germany back in 1990 and loved tearing up and down the autobahn and through the small towns. It looked remarkably close to this one. It was also very good in the snow. I believe the top speed for mine was 220 km/hr. It was limited due to only having a 4-speed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606154100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363080, "authorName": "amigaboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amigaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@83911SCDrew - telling quote \"...80 mph on the highway is more fun than 140 in a modern car...\" you live in Germany (or maybe MT)? I may see people driving 80 on the freeway from time to time but not 140!? :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606154116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363185, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We are into the last hour, thank you everyone for your bids!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606155580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363186, "authorName": "Skywalker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skywalker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can't wait to take this puppy home. If I win the bid I'm taking it straight back to the app gap for a trip down memory lane. Minus the death defying experience perhaps. On second thought ill grab my homey first. Wouldn't be the same without a bro.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606155602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363190, "authorName": "Skywalker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skywalker/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Skywalker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606155609, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5363198, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Skywalker Good luck, I hope you get it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606155694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363200, "authorName": "Bascherl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bascherl/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by Bascherl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606155742, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5363236, "authorName": "ldl20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ldl20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dammit....Working virtually from home, with a 2:00 post-observation conference and an Intervention Team meeting at 2:15 (elementary school), but as a MK2 GTI owner, I NEED to see the end of this auction in real time!\r\n\r\nProspective bidders: Please continue bidding and drag it out until well past 3:00 pm EST. As a backup, I can't guarantee I won't have multiple windows open.....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606156143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363290, "authorName": "MattCrooke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattcrooke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Considering Mk1 GTI prices and how rare the 16v Mk2 is, I would expect this to be much higher for a tastefully modified variant. \r\n\r\nLove my Mk2s and anything under $15k at this point is a steal. GLWA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1606156705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363294, "authorName": "83911SCDrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/83911scdrew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@amigaboy Well, I have spent some time in Germany with my M3 and a 964 C4, but more than that I\u2019m a chief instructor with PCA. 140 might be a slight exaggeration, but the GTI is without a doubt the prime example of the joy in driving \u201ca slow car fast.\u201d The only other car that compares that I\u2019ve owned is a first generation 1.6 l Miata. Weighed about the same as this GTI, a tad more horsepower, but both tons of fun.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606156779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363341, "authorName": "Popswho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/popswho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So far this is a steal even without A/C!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606157342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363434, "authorName": "Gperri", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gperri/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by Gperri", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606157890, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5363507, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last 15 minutes, getting down to the wire", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606158361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363510, "authorName": "Skywalker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skywalker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This baby is mine...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606158381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363512, "authorName": "Skywalker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skywalker/", "bidAmount": 7300, "content": "$7,300 bid placed by Skywalker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606158386, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5363514, "authorName": "Bascherl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bascherl/", "bidAmount": 7400, "content": "$7,400 bid placed by Bascherl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606158413, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5363538, "authorName": "Skywalker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skywalker/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Skywalker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606158572, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5363546, "authorName": "Popswho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/popswho/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by Popswho", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606158606, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5363548, "authorName": "Rocketman612", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rocketman612/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bid to own", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606158634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363554, "authorName": "Fbaglin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fbaglin/", "bidAmount": 8300, "content": "$8,300 bid placed by Fbaglin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606158647, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5363559, "authorName": "ldl20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ldl20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoa...is this the Final 4 of Bidders?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606158674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363580, "authorName": "Skywalker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skywalker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "True dat Rocketman", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606158768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363581, "authorName": "Skywalker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skywalker/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by Skywalker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606158776, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5363594, "authorName": "CEAlberda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cealberda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My guess is not...some don't show until the 2 minute mark. # of views and watchers indicate some unseen tension.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606158823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363597, "authorName": "Slowroller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slowroller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car will only go up in price and bring loads of fun. Make it happen Skywalker may the force be with you : )", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1606158832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363618, "authorName": "toasteronfire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toasteronfire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow these MK2s have really taken off recently. I have a weakness for birth year cars. I\u2019d try to scoop this but I already have one I\u2019m working on. Someone will be happy with this!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606158923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363619, "authorName": "Bascherl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bascherl/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by Bascherl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606158925, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5363620, "authorName": "ldl20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ldl20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CEAlberda\r\nLooking at the # of watchers......you may be right...we shall see.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606158928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363629, "authorName": "Skywalker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skywalker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In it to win it", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1606158989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363631, "authorName": "Skywalker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skywalker/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by Skywalker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606158996, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5363638, "authorName": "rajudeshi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rajudeshi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "game changer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606159028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363648, "authorName": "Jamminjerome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamminjerome/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by Jamminjerome", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606159065, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5363656, "authorName": "Bascherl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bascherl/", "bidAmount": 9700, "content": "$9,700 bid placed by Bascherl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606159097, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5363659, "authorName": "CC350", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cc350/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With $30k+ MkI GTIs being a thing sure seems like the time to buy a great MkII is now. I remember driving them back to back during my tenure in a VW service department in the early 90s and the MkII always felt a lot more polished. Good luck to all!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606159104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363663, "authorName": "Skywalker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skywalker/", "bidAmount": 9800, "content": "$9,800 bid placed by Skywalker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606159114, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5363657, "authorName": "CEAlberda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cealberda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Idl20 Hard to believe the # views and watchers exceed the 911 turbo to be auctioned in a bit over an hour. This car is in a sweet spot...high entertainment for the dollar.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606159117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363680, "authorName": "rajudeshi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rajudeshi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "maybe @BaT can include a dollars / enjoyment ratio on all auction listings", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1606159196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363684, "authorName": "thatsanicecar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thatsanicecar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car for a great price", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606159202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363687, "authorName": "ldl20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ldl20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CEAlberda\r\nI guess I'm glad I got mine almost 3 years ago!\r\nthanks for the tag...it's 2 L's ....ldl20", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606159224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363692, "authorName": "Skywalker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skywalker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/23/20 for $9,800 to Skywalker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606159236, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5363694, "authorName": "Rocketman612", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rocketman612/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606159250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363697, "authorName": "CC350", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cc350/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Skywalker walks the walk! Congrats man.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606159264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363699, "authorName": "hymanltd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hymanltd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done @Skywalker! You declared it yours and you didn't let up. Well bought!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606159266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363700, "authorName": "CEAlberda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cealberda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to buyer and seller.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606159268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363703, "authorName": "WREKLSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wreklss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy Skywalker! These 8v are awesome to drive, one of my favorites...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606159284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363712, "authorName": "rgodby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rgodby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy @Skywalker, makes me want to start trolling the listings for 8v Mk IIs. Late 8v Sciroccos maybe too!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606159362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363728, "authorName": "Skywalker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skywalker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a thrill, this was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1606159497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363736, "authorName": "alexj1100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexj1100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to @skywalker and @cswiatkowski - love to see the appreciation on these cars.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606159527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363830, "authorName": "cswiatkowski (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cswiatkowski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats @skywalker!!! I'm sure this will make a nice addition to your garage!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1606160197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363832, "authorName": "Slowroller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slowroller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good on ya brother. Have fun!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606160224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363847, "authorName": "Bascherl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bascherl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@skywalker ... congrats!! I had a urgent work issue come up with a few minutes left and I missed the end. Sad I missed out on this one but sounds like you will be a great caretaker.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606160329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5363986, "authorName": "Skywalker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skywalker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to all the commenters who congratulated me on the winning bid. I'll take care of this baby and she will be DRIVEN", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1606161065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5364085, "authorName": "amigaboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amigaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@83911SCDrew - got it - my wife's dad (said) he drove her old '87 GTI 16v up to 125 once over by Spokane while she still had it, and I believe he was telling the truth, but i'm also glad I wasn't in the car.. :) Maybe one day when I've thrown caution to the wind (or am running away from a bunch of death punks in crazy armored vehicles in the Outback) i'll try to get my TR8 up to 125 - I bet it would make it...? :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1606161605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5364158, "authorName": "GageDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gagedave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@83911SCDrew\r\n\r\nVery well said. That is awesome that the MK2 GTI lived up to your younger self's memories. Of course all of us with a car infatuation live in the same world as you and always wonder the same thing.\r\n\r\nMy first great car, the one that has grabbed my imagination, was a Fiat 124 Sport Coupe. The first super coupe. The car that first defined the genre. After the '75 Fiat I bought a '77 BMW 320i. It was a good car but was a bit of a disappointment. Not as composed at 80 mph as the Fiat - or in the twisties. When the first GTI came out I ran down to the dealer and test drove one. I loved it. But my first GTI didn't come until 10 years later and it was a red '86 that someone had beaten the crap out of. I fixed it. Then I bought a '92 2.0L 16V.\r\n\r\nSomeday I'd dearly love to buy another Fiat 124 sport coupe to find out just how good it really was. See if my memories are only an infatuation. Today I drive a '12 Golf TDI - and I think it's the best car I've ever owned. Bought it new and today it has over 200K on the clock. Tight as a drum. Awesome 6-speed.\r\n\r\nSo very cool that the MK2 GTI lived up to your memories. Great car for sure!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1606161957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5364188, "authorName": "Bascherl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bascherl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@amigaboy ... my brother and I got brand new VWs as an inheritance in \u201892 ... me an 8v gti and him a jetta... we took them out on the highway and pegged them side by side at around 110-115. Good times", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1606162077, "type": "comment"}]