Hi all picked up my new toy today but i should have done some research first but i could'nt wait.
Now can any one tell me please wot are the common problems and how to prevent them as well as mine is a 95 classic 2000 turbo and its standard any help whould be great cheers chris

 

On a car of that age, just make sure the gearbox and diff done whine (much), barkes in a straight line and bottom end doesnt rattle, ie, it doesnt sound like a diesel.

 

maybe get under the dash and have a look at any fault codes that have been logged? there is a red "check engine light" (CEL) that comes up on the dash under certain conditions/faults. to see if there is anything logged in the memory or to ckeck what's up if it does come on get right under the dash near your knees (back of the head on the clutck pedal pracically!) and have a look up in all the wires for a disconected little black plug. plug them togeter, turn on the ignition (don't start the car tho) and the CEL will flash, the sequence of which relates to specific fault codes which you can find here... JollyGreenMonster.co.uk

hope you don't need to for a while yet, but still usefull to know!
welcome along and keep us all posted with how you get on!
p.s. if you feel like sharpenning up the handeling once you get used to the car upgrade the antiroll bars and droplinks! not very expensive, easy to do yourself and massive improvemnts! Yes i'm telling everyone now!
keep it locked

 

Welcome Chris,

Don't worry about all the posts, just drive the car and enjoy
The only thing i would say is watch the brakes if they are standard.

Rgds Red.

 

cheers guys the front brakes have been up graded to some drilled and groved ones not sure wot make yer the car does brake in a straight line to be honest the car drives like new ive heard some storys about the engines but not sure who to listen to so here i am!

 

Chris,

It sounds like you are sorted then, Enjoy.

Rgds Red.

 

every car has faults , just get in drive it and have fun dood

 

trust me havin fun with it so far cheers

 

If its running drive it . We both in the same boat as only had mine a week and dont know alot bout them , but awsome to drive (bye Bye GTI or what !!) Who needs a radio on when they make that noise....

Enjoy !

 

mines a 94 classic only problem ive had is a split hose and fuel pump just flew straight through a mot not bad for a 14year old car suprised me how reliable theey are

 

yer dont need a stereo just fitted a full stainless and i just love the sound even better that my fairlady now all ive got to do is meet some of you guys just so i can have a poke around your cars to look at all the mods and maybe get some ideas..