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Title: What to do with a written off Golf
Post by: jamy99 on 12 February 2008, 21:39
Hello

My black 3 door '97 GTI 16v has recently been written off.

Can anyone recommend the best thing to do with it?

I am able to break it and then sell parts seperately, or is it best to try and sell it as is?

It has suffered side impact damage after being hit by a sprinter van, so most parts are salvageable.

The car was in excellent condition before the accident. The engine was sound (and still is). The interior is great nick, as are the wheels.

Is it worth my trouble to break it, or will I be able to recoup a decent amount from selling it whole?

Any advice and I would be very gratefull

Cheers

Jamie
Title: Re: What to do with a written off Golf
Post by: kells on 12 February 2008, 21:45
is it flat black or metalic??

does it have rear head rests??

might be interested in some parts if you break it
Title: Re: What to do with a written off Golf
Post by: jamy99 on 12 February 2008, 21:47
Its flat black, no rear headrests
Title: Re: What to do with a written off Golf
Post by: GavGti on 12 February 2008, 21:48
sometimes you can make more money if u split it
but then u mite be sat for ages selling parts
if u don't mind and have space and time to split it then may aswell

if not try get the most u can for it, but will never be as much as u want
Title: Re: What to do with a written off Golf
Post by: kells on 12 February 2008, 21:52
what condition is the bonnet in???

and front wings do they have the oval indicators??
Title: Re: What to do with a written off Golf
Post by: filthy on 12 February 2008, 22:14
I'll have first dibs on the gearbox!
Title: Re: What to do with a written off Golf
Post by: eightyeightmph on 12 February 2008, 22:21
Quote from: kells on 12 February 2008, 21:52
what condition is the bonnet in???

and front wings do they have the oval indicators??

Haha, going for the later look dude?  :wink:
Title: Re: What to do with a written off Golf
Post by: kells on 12 February 2008, 22:28
Quote from: eightyeightmph on 12 February 2008, 22:21
Quote from: kells on 12 February 2008, 21:52
what condition is the bonnet in???

and front wings do they have the oval indicators??

Haha, going for the later look dude?  :wink:

thinking about it at the mo, if the oppertunity is their id take it, will fool a few folk having the L reg plates on :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: What to do with a written off Golf
Post by: saul79 on 12 February 2008, 22:31
breal it get more money for it :smiley:
Title: Re: What to do with a written off Golf
Post by: Mikester on 12 February 2008, 22:42
Got the side strips ascross the center of the door, that say GTI on the back, need the passenger side, but willing to buy both.
Title: Re: What to do with a written off Golf
Post by: boneybradley on 12 February 2008, 22:45
breaker breaker... i have broken 2 gti's and made some good money..even the small/odd bits fetch good cash!
Title: Re: What to do with a written off Golf
Post by: saul79 on 12 February 2008, 22:50
Quote from: Mikester on 12 February 2008, 22:42
Got the side strips ascross the center of the door, that say GTI on the back, need the passenger side, but willing to buy both.

i got them if interested :smiley:
Title: Re: What to do with a written off Golf
Post by: Mikester on 12 February 2008, 22:51
Quote from: saul79 on 12 February 2008, 22:50
Quote from: Mikester on 12 February 2008, 22:42
Got the side strips ascross the center of the door, that say GTI on the back, need the passenger side, but willing to buy both.

i got them if interested :smiley:

I am, PM in progress....
Title: Re: What to do with a written off Golf
Post by: Pete Taylor on 12 February 2008, 23:03
Break it and put some pics in the for sale section mate. Use the for sale section for guidance prices. You should get 500-600 for you engine, gearbox and wiring loom including ECU which you should probably sell as a buy it now on ebay. Put all trim pieces etc up for grabs on here and people will make you offers for various parts. Make sure you put where you live though as most people would prefer to collect parts
Title: Re: What to do with a written off Golf
Post by: Mikester on 12 February 2008, 23:10
Forget about the side strips, saul has hooked me up  :smiley:

cheers anyway
Title: Re: What to do with a written off Golf
Post by: jamy99 on 26 February 2008, 13:06
OK my Golf is now in a lot of pieces!

The drivers side door and front wing are knackered, but everything else is pretty much OK. I will probably put the bigger bits on ebay, but if anyone is interested in parts please let me know

Cheers
Jamie