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Title: Elo all, proud MK3 GTI owner in here !
Post by: Verado350 on 31 August 2009, 20:23

Elo all.

Yesterday I became the proud owner of a tatty MK3 GTI. I set out to find a bargain, something I could tidy up and put my mark on. I found a MK3 GTI not far from me and bagged it for £430. The only things wrong with the car was some slight cosmetic damage and it needing a bloody good clean.

I have spent the whole of today stripping the interior and giving it a good clean out. It looks like a totally different car already !

Damien.

Title: Re: Elo all, proud MK3 GTI owner in here !
Post by: Rob S on 31 August 2009, 21:24

Photos mate, wheres the photos?
I've got a filthy mk3 too :grin:

Title: Re: Elo all, proud MK3 GTI owner in here !
Post by: Andy-H on 31 August 2009, 21:25

Welcome Buddy  :smiley:

Title: Re: Elo all, proud MK3 GTI owner in here !
Post by: Verado350 on 31 August 2009, 22:38

Haha, thanks for the welcome so far lads.

@Rob

Damn, I knew I should have taken some pics prior to cleaning.

It was in a right state, actually I was quite offended the previous owner made no effort at all to make it presentable but hey. It was as if he was breeding cows in the back !

Title: Re: Elo all, proud MK3 GTI owner in here !
Post by: VW BUSH on 31 August 2009, 23:45

Quote from: Verado350 on 31 August 2009, 22:38

Haha, thanks for the welcome so far lads.

@Rob

Damn, I knew I should have taken some pics prior to cleaning.

It was in a right state, actually I was quite offended the previous owner made no effort at all to make it presentable but hey. It was as if he was breeding cows in the back !

More like where he kept his nets and Anchor :grin:
Welcome aboard shipmate

Title: Re: Elo all, proud MK3 GTI owner in here !
Post by: gtigolfthree on 01 September 2009, 08:57

Hi, welcome to the site.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Elo all, proud MK3 GTI owner in here !
Post by: Len on 01 September 2009, 09:13

Welcome mate.

Oh and ignore any boat comments! :wink:

Title: Re: Elo all, proud MK3 GTI owner in here !
Post by: Dinky on 01 September 2009, 15:39

Welcome to the forum hun :smiley:

Dinx :kiss:

Title: Re: Elo all, proud MK3 GTI owner in here !
Post by: MooZ on 01 September 2009, 19:44

welcome to the forum mate! £430 for a Gti! You've gotta love it  :laugh: VW bargains!

Title: Re: Elo all, proud MK3 GTI owner in here !
Post by: GOLF_STU on 01 September 2009, 22:31

welcome  :smiley:

Title: Re: Elo all, proud MK3 GTI owner in here !
Post by: Verado350 on 03 September 2009, 23:30

Thanks again everyone.

I am sure I'll enjoy my stay here, already loving the GTI.

Pictures of my shed this weekend, along with project plans etc.

@Len;

Are the boat comments directed at my profession, or is it some sort of VW joke !?

Its nearly midnight so my brain isn't functioning at the moment.

Damien.

Title: Re: Elo all, proud MK3 GTI owner in here !
Post by: Verado350 on 04 September 2009, 17:28

As promised, heres some piccies i took today;

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/Verado350/Project%20MKIII/DSC02033DesktopResolution.jpg)

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/Verado350/Project%20MKIII/DSC02034DesktopResolution.jpg)

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/Verado350/Project%20MKIII/DSC02035DesktopResolution.jpg)

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/Verado350/Project%20MKIII/DSC02036DesktopResolution.jpg)

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/Verado350/Project%20MKIII/DSC02043DesktopResolution.jpg)

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/Verado350/Project%20MKIII/DSC02042DesktopResolution.jpg)

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/Verado350/Project%20MKIII/DSC02044DesktopResolution.jpg)

And the bits to fix;

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/Verado350/Project%20MKIII/DSC02037DesktopResolution.jpg)

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/Verado350/Project%20MKIII/DSC02041DesktopResolution.jpg)

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/Verado350/Project%20MKIII/DSC02039DesktopResolution.jpg)

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/Verado350/Project%20MKIII/DSC02040DesktopResolution.jpg)

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/Verado350/Project%20MKIII/DSC02038DesktopResolution.jpg)

Title: Re: Elo all, proud MK3 GTI owner in here !
Post by: jase16gti on 04 September 2009, 22:42

hi and welcome
i didnt expect to see a p reg 16v when £430 was mentioned. looks alright that does
the boat comment refer to mk3 gti bit heavy n lardy

Title: Re: Elo all, proud MK3 GTI owner in here !
Post by: Verado350 on 04 September 2009, 22:52

Hah, nope, i drove a hard bargain when i bought the car, took advantage of the previous owners student status.

Went on a shopping spree this evening, bought the following;

Spark plugs, leads, dizzy cap and arm, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, -60mm suspension kit, trim clips, towing eye cover, new door lock pins, new head lights, cleaner interior, fitted mats and a set of euro plates.

Im bidding on a brand new wing and a set of primed doors !

Project is under way with a vengeance.

Title: Re: Elo all, proud MK3 GTI owner in here !
Post by: frybert on 07 September 2009, 21:00

welcome to the site  :smiley:

Title: Re: Elo all, proud MK3 GTI owner in here !
Post by: mumbles on 07 September 2009, 23:07

welcome to the forum, thats a nice car for 430 quid!! and a nice list of new parts, have fun opening all the parcels, just like an early christmas/birthday!!! haha! post pics along the way!  :smiley:

Title: Re: Elo all, proud MK3 GTI owner in here !
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 08 September 2009, 17:23

** I'm lazy so I copy and paste **


Welcome to the GolfGTi.co.uk forum :)

Title: Re: Elo all, proud MK3 GTI owner in here !
Post by: Verado350 on 09 September 2009, 17:10

Some subtle mods done yesterday;

Replaced dipstick, fitted new rubbers on the exhaust, fitted JOM shocks and springs, fitted new door lock pins.

Pictures follow;

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/Verado350/Project%20MKIII/DSC02126Large.jpg)

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/Verado350/Project%20MKIII/DSC02127Large.jpg)

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/Verado350/Project%20MKIII/DSC02128Large.jpg)

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/Verado350/Project%20MKIII/DSC02129Large.jpg)

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/Verado350/Project%20MKIII/DSC02131Large.jpg)

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/Verado350/Project%20MKIII/DSC02132Large.jpg)

Title: Re: Elo all, proud MK3 GTI owner in here !
Post by: Verado350 on 10 September 2009, 15:39

New mats fitted today, a bay bargain at £15 delivered, really impressed with the quality too.

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/Verado350/Project%20MKIII/DSC02139DesktopResolution.jpg)

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/Verado350/Project%20MKIII/DSC02140DesktopResolution.jpg)

Title: Re: Elo all, proud MK3 GTI owner in here !
Post by: Len on 10 September 2009, 15:58

Boat comment - refers to the handling of Mk 3's by the very unkind other Mk owners! (mainly Mk 2's) :angry:

 :laugh: :laugh: