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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Whimsa on 07 July 2013, 22:32

Title: Another One Bites The Dust
Post by: Whimsa on 07 July 2013, 22:32

Yeah so, story has it, had my Mk3 for 3 years till now, was my first VAG car and a real gem, never missed a beat. I had put about 20'000 on it and was my child, spent time sourcing black interior, fitting remote central locking, red dash light, Corrado G60 wheels, door cards, chrome handles, sills and pillars (Was originally a 1.6 CL so trim was grey/boring, more black was needed!).
The irony behind the fire is incredible as it came 3 fold... but I have told the story too many times now, have some pics, I am looking at either a mK2 1.8, mk4 TDI SE 110bhp, or a Seat Leon mk1 as my next car.
(http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj501/whimsa138/IMG00405-20130701-1804_zpsb6fdec8f.jpg) (http://s1265.photobucket.com/user/whimsa138/media/IMG00405-20130701-1804_zpsb6fdec8f.jpg.html)
(http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj501/whimsa138/IMG00406-20130701-1820_zpse38ae56d.jpg) (http://s1265.photobucket.com/user/whimsa138/media/IMG00406-20130701-1820_zpse38ae56d.jpg.html)
(http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj501/whimsa138/IMG00407-20130701-1820_zps184e845e.jpg) (http://s1265.photobucket.com/user/whimsa138/media/IMG00407-20130701-1820_zps184e845e.jpg.html)
(http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj501/whimsa138/IMG00408-20130701-1820_zpsc51905f1.jpg) (http://s1265.photobucket.com/user/whimsa138/media/IMG00408-20130701-1820_zpsc51905f1.jpg.html)
Gonna miss this girl.
Word of warning, if you love your car, carry a bloody fire extinguisher you fool of a took!

Title: Re: Another One Bites The Dust
Post by: sharki786 on 07 July 2013, 23:50

Shiiit :sad: thats bad luck man. Sorry to see it go like that!!

Title: Re: Another One Bites The Dust
Post by: gazareth on 08 July 2013, 00:40

yes fire extinguisher! 20quid in screw fix. I would never be without 1

Title: Re: Another One Bites The Dust
Post by: kahunajb on 09 July 2013, 08:48

It's better to burn out than to rust away....... KC.   :smiley:

Title: Re: Another One Bites The Dust
Post by: WadGTI on 09 July 2013, 08:53

Just wondering why the fire started?

Sorry for your loss!

Title: Re: Another One Bites The Dust
Post by: Khare on 09 July 2013, 09:32

I have a powder one in the boot, worth carrying for this very reason.

Title: Re: Another One Bites The Dust
Post by: Len on 09 July 2013, 13:11

Ditto I have one in each car!

Title: Re: Another One Bites The Dust
Post by: GOLF-MK3-GTI on 09 July 2013, 15:28

If mine ever caught fire i'd just leave it and walk away.  :evil:

Title: Re: Another One Bites The Dust
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 09 July 2013, 21:06

Quote from: GOLF-MK3-GTI on 09 July 2013, 15:28

If mine ever caught fire i'd just leave it and walk away.  :evil:

:grin: think i would to then get an anni or vr6

Title: Re: Another One Bites The Dust
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 09 July 2013, 21:08

Sorry to hear about your loss tho not a nice end to your mk3  :cry: :sad:

Title: Re: Another One Bites The Dust
Post by: arran.concept on 14 July 2013, 13:05

How did the fire start??