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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Po*Low* on 08 February 2012, 04:19

Title: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Po*Low* on 08 February 2012, 04:19
Right then some have you may have seen i posted a topic up "Been Offered A"

Well after chatting with him i had the car MOT ran's out in 2 days :laugh: "10th"
And the Tax ran out the 31 of last month,
The car has been checked over buy an MOT tester on ramps the lot and all it needs are the following

-P/s Wing Mirror "Found one and its in the post"
-X2 50p Size Patches Of Welding "Booked in Thursday"
-Cv Joint "Have the part he's fitting it before MOT"
-Some Plastic clip on the gear linkage "£20 max"

And that's it no rusty wings nothing body work needs a good polish which i will be doing and that it.
Every thing works as it should.

Little bit of info,
Toad category 1 alarm immobiliser,
Recently replaced spark plugs and leads, clutch, fan belt, rear bushes, cam belt, front and rear brake pads and discs
Part service history
126100k

With 12months ticket what's it worth ? Sorry im just new with golf's so im not sure

Few photos of the car

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff252/C4RLM/Anni.png)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff252/C4RLM/Anni2.png)
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Deano2711 on 08 February 2012, 07:24
Unfortunately Mate there is no market for them at the moment. I would think around the 1000/1200 quid mark is fair but there are some advertised for as little as 450 and 600 quid that just would not sell. Considering it's the Anni tou would think it would sell well but that's not the case Bud.
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Po*Low* on 08 February 2012, 07:34
So looking around the £1000 mark for her then
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Wayne on 08 February 2012, 08:57
Needs a good hit with the lowering stick  :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 08 February 2012, 09:06
It's still a tidy, clean example with all the original Anni parts on it. I would hold on to it for a bit longer once the market picks up and you should be able to get a bit more for it.
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Po*Low* on 08 February 2012, 09:22
Needs a good hit with the lowering stick  :smiley:

Na its original, If i keep it i would but will see
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 08 February 2012, 09:27
It looks really tidy actually, what did it cost you in the end?
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Po*Low* on 08 February 2012, 10:55
It looks really tidy actually, what did it cost you in the end?

Will look a whole lot nicer once I've gave her a bit of TLC & I cant be telling you that ;)
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Deano2711 on 08 February 2012, 11:24
Some buyers would actually prefer a standard Anni to be honest. I have put mine back to standard parts and my mods (Vento front and lowering) are easily changable and all original parts are in my shed.
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: gtiballs61 on 08 February 2012, 14:08
It will sell better if kept original.
Does look like it could do with an old spit and polish though :cool:
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Leroy on 08 February 2012, 15:27
I put mine back to original and sold all the inpro lights that came on it (pictured) and made a load of money back on what i paid for it, looks better as Vw intended i think!!

(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx208/leroy6660/IMG_0788.jpg)

Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: kahunajb on 08 February 2012, 17:29
^ That looks pretty mint. Got any more photos?
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Po*Low* on 08 February 2012, 19:54
It will sell better if kept original.
Does look like it could do with an old spit and polish though :cool:


Yeah i will be im think of getting the wheels refub'd i can get them done for £20 a wheel as they have seen better days but thinking if its worth it
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Po*Low* on 08 February 2012, 19:57
I put mine back to original and sold all the inpro lights that came on it (pictured) and made a load of money back on what i paid for it, looks better as Vw intended i think!!

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Clean that is still need to polish mine but its to cold, Lol
Welding gets done tomorrow on her and the wing mirror turned up today so will fit tomorrow
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: kahunajb on 09 February 2012, 10:38

Yeah i will be im think of getting the wheels refub'd i can get them done for £20 a wheel as they have seen better days but thinking if its worth it
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Get them done that's really cheap! I paid a lot more to get mine done.
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 09 February 2012, 10:40
That really is bloody cheap, what's the quality like?
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Po*Low* on 09 February 2012, 17:04
That really is bloody cheap, what's the quality like?

The quality is bang on, I had a Bmw E46 which i fitted the CSL wheels and had them done over they and i could no fault them, Just need to find someone to lend me some 5 stud wheels now
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Po*Low* on 09 February 2012, 17:08
Had the car welded today and other then the two bits that where getting done the car is rust free :grin:


(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/p480x480/417301_10151279126775503_651725502_23125639_821309834_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: murraymint on 09 February 2012, 17:39
I hope you w using axel stands  :undecided:
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Po*Low* on 09 February 2012, 22:58
I hope you w using axel stands  :undecided:


Ummmmmm :rolleyes: No comment
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Wayne on 09 February 2012, 23:52
Working under a car without axle stands  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 10 February 2012, 00:14
The 240v extension lead sitting beside a pile of snow is always another big tick in the HSE book. :grin:
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Po*Low* on 10 February 2012, 01:03
Working under a car without axle stands  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

I did offer but he said no its okay, So i was like okay then you know best
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Po*Low* on 10 February 2012, 01:05
The 240v extension lead sitting beside a pile of snow is always another big tick in the HSE book. :grin:


Its a heavy duty one nicked it out of my dads van :laugh: he uses it in the rain the lot that's why i took it
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Leroy on 10 February 2012, 09:06
Who refurbs wheels for £20? i don't mind travelling for that price!!!
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: 67buggers on 10 February 2012, 10:07
Are those seats in the first pics on this thread standard anniversary seats? There well nice ....want some !
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Deano2711 on 10 February 2012, 11:14
They are indeed the standard Anni seats and do pop up from time to time on the Bay but expect to pay around the 100 quid mark for a decent set  :cool:
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Po*Low* on 10 February 2012, 15:29
Who refurbs wheels for £20? i don't mind travelling for that price!!!

Place in Birmingham, ill find the website later if you would like it ?
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 10 February 2012, 16:10
Thinking I may get my wheels sprayed back to the standard colour... :lipsrsealed:

Looks like you got a good buy there no Po*Low*, keep it clean and tidy and should see a good return.
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Po*Low* on 11 February 2012, 00:29
Thinking I may get my wheels sprayed back to the standard colour... :lipsrsealed:

Looks like you got a good buy there no Po*Low*, keep it clean and tidy and should see a good return.

Im in to minds what to do with these,

Leroy - Thats the link www.citypowdercoating.co.uk
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Leroy on 13 February 2012, 18:12
Cheers Shady i'll be giving them a call. 
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 13 February 2012, 22:11
Cheers Shady, i'll be giving them a call.

You thanked the wrong person.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Leroy on 14 February 2012, 11:56
Cheers Shady, i'll be giving them a call.

You thanked the wrong person.  :laugh:

Sorry!!!  :embarassed:
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Po*Low* on 16 February 2012, 02:18
Need some help now you lovely people, Ive gone for the OEM original spec

Right then what ive done,

-12Months MOT, Passed with no problems
-Welding
-New Mirror
-New Cv Joint
-New Gear Link Clip
-OEM Tap Player With OEM Tape Holder
-Complete Tool kit in the boot
-Full Valet in side and out "Mopped" Looking prefect
-Full Service, Shes running sweat as a nut

And so much more,


There is nothing wrong with the car inside and out run's perfect no rust and very little dents thats all


What would you say its worth as looking to sell her on now to a happy new home
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Wayne on 16 February 2012, 10:40

What would you say its worth as looking to sell her on now to a happy new home


Around £1200 on a good day.
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Deano2711 on 16 February 2012, 11:06

What would you say its worth as looking to sell her on now to a happy new home


Around £1200 on a good day.

Agreed but be prepared for a long wait as they just ain't selling at the mo Bud.

Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: F17BAD on 16 February 2012, 17:25
they are selling.. but only the ones that are good

my mate just got 1k for a 8v that he paid 600 for about a year ago
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Po*Low* on 16 February 2012, 17:30

What would you say its worth as looking to sell her on now to a happy new home


Around £1200 on a good day.

Agreed but be prepared for a long wait as they just ain't selling at the mo Bud.




Im not in a rush really, Think im going to send the wheels of then she will be a minter
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Po*Low* on 16 February 2012, 17:32
they are selling.. but only the ones that are good

my mate just got 1k for a 8v that he paid 600 for about a year ago

Yeah been watching a few on ebay and a silver one that had more miles and was not in as good condition went for 1k
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Deano2711 on 16 February 2012, 19:17
A chap by me has had his for sale for a good 6 months and that is nice and clean. It's currently up for just 600 and won't sell. Another chap on here and edition 38 had one on which was again nice and clean. Up for sale for months and did not sell for 600 quid !!!!!   I guess it will be down to timing. If you can attract a buyer who is looking for obe at the tine. I spent two years looking for one before I bought mine.
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Toopay_MkIII_GT on 16 February 2012, 21:27
just sold my 8v anni for 900, really wasnt expecting too as most were going for around 500-700 mark. sold it for same price i brought it for 3 years bk, rahter happy, the hunt for a VR begins!
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: tdi_blu on 18 February 2012, 20:26
I sold my own Anni for £1925 lost loads of money on it but as Annis go it was a nice one after I had spunked all my money on it  :grin: I dont think mk3s will every really go up much and the only way you stand a real chance of pulling reasonable money back is if its very well kitted up as in loads of extras my Anni was more to insure than a VR6 work that one out lol
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Po*Low* on 04 March 2012, 18:12
Been really busy lately with work and so on so not much has happened to here few things have been sorted like,

Fitted a OEM Tape player with AUX tape
Also fitted an OEM Tape player holder

& the wheels have been refub'd

(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/429013_10151373967750503_651725502_23448798_1108645787_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Screech16v on 04 March 2012, 18:15
Refurbed wheels, show us then!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Po*Low* on 04 March 2012, 18:18
Ill get some photos tomorrow mate to dark now
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Screech16v on 04 March 2012, 18:24
Ok mate  :cool:
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: admc6 on 04 March 2012, 19:18
Mine are in line for that now. Also was giving it a wash yesterday and found a little rust on bottom of passenger door, thankfully not bad.
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: Po*Low* on 29 March 2012, 23:03
After how many month, i got round to sorting the old girl photos are before the wheels got refub'd,

Now shes all ready to go this is how she now stands after her mop and the little touch to finish her off

(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/524541_10151463054875503_651725502_23792722_185449335_n.jpg)
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/526621_10151463057725503_651725502_23792728_1108484408_n.jpg)
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/540594_10151463058435503_651725502_23792731_1074243501_n.jpg)
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/540043_10151463059830503_651725502_23792734_807344985_n.jpg)
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/528625_10151463060590503_651725502_23792738_1945198898_n.jpg)
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/551593_10151463061455503_651725502_23792742_1092955693_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: gasketface on 30 March 2012, 11:32
Maybe a bit OT but iv'e noticed that ebay seems to be flooded with mk3's at the moment.I browse every day and there is always quite a few on there but in the past week or so that seems to have increased massively.

My only thoughts about "why" is maybe cost of fuel,insurance is putting people off so they are dropping them whilst they think they  have a chance of selling them.

It's certainly a buyers market,cars with good history,rarer models etc are the only one's that seem to be selling and even then prices are down around 15 - 25% on last year.

For me though i just love the car so it's value does'nt come in to it.My car owes me very little and is probably worth more in parts but i would hate to be a seller of a MK3 at the moment  :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk3 Anniversary
Post by: GTIANNIVERSARY16V on 30 March 2012, 18:33
I sometimes think about selling mine, so i can get corrado vr......even those have dropped in price drastically.
Must be fuel and tax prices etc.
Gunna put the red stripe back on and get the original wheels back first though.
I cant do anything to mine....because its an anni.....cant be changed etc