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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: dean1973 on 11 October 2003, 14:39

Title: how rare is a anniversary???.
Post by: dean1973 on 11 October 2003, 14:39

i have a 1996 8v anniversary just wondered how many were made???.also did the 8 valves come with concept wheels(15" rims)as standard.if  they come with 16" BBS does anybody know were i can get some ??????.

Title: Re:how rare is a anniversary???.
Post by: MK316V on 12 October 2003, 20:20

There was 650 8v models imported into the UK and 150 16v models imported. So yeah the MK3 8v Anniversary is quite rare, but not as rare as the 16v.

The anniversary models all came with 16" BBS split rims, they are similar to the BBS RX2's but they are 7" wide instead of 6.5" on the RX2's. I hope somebody hasn't taken these of your car and put the concept wheels on.

Title: Re:how rare is a anniversary???.
Post by: ch33ky_monk3y on 13 October 2003, 08:21

I hope you haven't bought the Anniversary without BBS wheels... It's the best thing about it!

When I was looking for a GTI I saw quite a few advertised and 3 out of the 10 or so cars I saw were Anniversaries. If you are planning to buy one, make sure you know what it comes with. Some people have posted details on this, but there are websites that do write ups and show pictures etc.

Don't pay a big premium for it either. It's not worth a lot more than the standard GTI.

Title: Re:how rare is a anniversary???.
Post by: The VolksWizard on 15 October 2003, 22:08

http://www.anniversaryregister.brum.net/

This is the original Anniversary GTI web site
I've neglected it over the last 2 years but there's still oodles of info that still applies.

cheers

Title: Re:how rare is a anniversary
Post by: symon p on 21 October 2003, 15:31

I have just purchased one of the 150 16v's anniversarys, it's gonna need new tyres soon - any advice as to the best ones to put on it plz? Also the passenger door is a tad rattlely - any solutions?

Title: Re:how rare is a anniversary???.
Post by: AdamB on 21 October 2003, 16:00

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Also the passenger door is a tad rattlely - any solutions?

there used to be this orange dodge charger going about a few years ago,with the doors welded shut, silly arses used to have to slide through the window, but at least it didnt rattle!! s'pose you could try that little trick ;)

Title: Re:how rare is a anniversary???.
Post by: sherbert on 21 October 2003, 20:36

like to see some pictures of that, there anniversery ;)

Title: Re:how rare is a anniversary
Post by: MrBen on 21 October 2003, 22:54

Quote from: symon p on 21 October 2003, 15:31

I have just purchased one of the 150 16v's anniversarys, it's gonna need new tyres soon - any advice as to the best ones to put on it plz? Also the passenger door is a tad rattlely - any solutions?

For tyres, try Toyo Proxes - www.mytyres.net usually have a good deal on them in Anni size.  

First thing to check for rattly doors is to make sure the locking pin ie the bit that goes up and down when you lock the car, is tight- they make a lot of noise when loose!  If it's not that, does the position of the window make a difference?

BTW, Hi to all, thought I'd join up here as the forum I usually use is down!!

Title: Re:how rare is a anniversary???.
Post by: Overseer on 22 October 2003, 09:43

hi.. me newbie too :)