Here are a few pictures of my new toy. It's my car and one that my hubby had tried to buy on two occasions before - third time lucky eh?
Golf Gti anniversary edition
'P' plate.
Registered January 1997
86k
Standard
Mystic Blue (purple?
)
I think the first owner must have been a car enthusiast or collector because in the car's first four years it covered only 2000 miles!
This car was then purchased by the in-laws of hubby's work colleague. They were the 2nd owners and purchased the car in December 2000 for £10,995. He was a car buff and during his ownership the car was cherished and garaged. It was only sold because the family needed a spacious car to ferry around an elderly family member.
Hubby was offered first refusal to purchase this car during 2002 but at the time was not in a position to afford it. A work colleague of his bought it and paid around 6k for it.
In the past 7 years the car has been used as his daily driver. It has been serviced, though not at VW or to VW specifications, and instead has received a 'full' service every year with its MOT at the owners local garage. During this period the car has been looked after, but not loved as such.
It is in tidy condition but any stonechips, minor scratches and trim wear has not been addressed. The wheels have been allowed to deteriorate quite badly.
About 18months ago hubby heard the Golf may be back on the market. Once again he was offered first refusal but in the end the owner decided to keep it.
On Monday this week he received a text message out of the blue saying the Golf was for sale and again, he had first refusal. I said yes!
We picked her up today and here are a few shots taken a few hours after we had her.
She is fun to drive. Hope you like.
A.J.
gti190
PS she has been named 'Snoop'
