MK2 Styley... love it. You son will get years of dependable service with that car.
My car is a 94 VR6 and has done about 270,000kms...
I recently found a complete 98 VR6 that has been written off for about $1,500. It's only travelled about 90,000kms.
It was hit in the back so all the good stuff is untouched. Lots of usable parts and the engine and gearbox look so cherry. Looks like I'll have my old girl for a while yet.
I have been thinking about a new daily but the Golf is hard to beat.
What I love about VWs is once you know how to fix them you can keep them going indefinitely.
It's a shame their build quality has slipped recently. I wouldn't consider anything newer than the MK4.
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How about some Fuchs love? These would look great on a MK2.