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Title: Advice needed - 2nd hand GTI
Post by: synnea on 21 August 2008, 15:15
All,

I had found a Red GTI 2nd hand but it has fallen through.

I have found another one and I think I have got a good deal here so can you all please let me know what you think

2006 (MD55 plate - which i believe means it was registered in Jan or Feb 06?)
3 Door black (didnt really want a black but am warming to the colour)
18"" Monza IIs
Full Leather
Arm rest
Xenons
40k miles and just serviced full VWSH, 1 owner from new.

Was on at 13k and have the seller, a private trade dealer, down to 12k.

What you all think?......thanks for the help.
Title: Re: Advice needed - 2nd hand GTI
Post by: No Golf Clubs at all on 21 August 2008, 15:30
 :cry:

seems a bloody good deal  :cry:

Market has taken a tumble somewhat over the past few months.

Title: Re: Advice needed - 2nd hand GTI
Post by: joesgti on 21 August 2008, 15:34
Quote from: No Golf Clubs at all on 21 August 2008, 15:30
:cry:

seems a bloody good deal  :cry:

Market has taken a tumble somewhat over the past few months.



so..... im not planning on selling  :tongue:

anyways, black is THE BEST colour when clean so youve got a good deal there.

pic whore  :grin: :grin:
(http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd153/joesgti/Picture009-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Advice needed - 2nd hand GTI
Post by: synnea on 21 August 2008, 15:38

Quote
anyways, black is THE BEST colour when clean so youve got a good deal there.


lol yeah I may get used to that - esp coming from a silver GT TDI and a Deep Blue R32....I thinks its hard to turn this deal down so prob gonna go for it........ :laugh:
Title: Re: Advice needed - 2nd hand GTI
Post by: wellzee on 21 August 2008, 15:41
Seems like a good deal, the market has definately fallen - i paid 17k for an 08 plate with only 2000 miles - monza 2s and arm rest included less than a month ago. go to www.mycarcheck.com and get an hpi check done on the registration, its only £3.95 and that wil tell u about the history of the car and when it was registered, previous owners etc.
Title: Re: Advice needed - 2nd hand GTI
Post by: DamoGTI on 21 August 2008, 15:42
YEA BLACK ROCKS !!  :grin:

Im turning in to a pic whore, just found out how to post!

(http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq282/DamoGti06/My%20GTI/02082008121.jpg)
Title: Re: Advice needed - 2nd hand GTI
Post by: joesgti on 21 August 2008, 15:45
Quote from: DamoGTI on 21 August 2008, 15:42
YEA BLACK ROCKS !!  :grin:

Im turning in to a pic whore, just found out how to post!

:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Advice needed - 2nd hand GTI
Post by: synnea on 21 August 2008, 15:46
Quote from: wellzee on 21 August 2008, 15:41
get an hpi check done on the registration, its only £3.95 ......

Great thanks, doing that now!

EDIT: - HPI check all clear.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Advice needed - 2nd hand GTI
Post by: 20vt_paul on 21 August 2008, 16:19
Definatley a good deal mate but as i'm in the trade and no how bad things are at the moment you might be able to knock the price down alittle bit more depends how much you want this car and also how many other cars this dealer has but i can gaurntee if he's desprate he will take 10k he will still be making on that but are you more bothered about getting the car cheap or getting the right car?
Title: Re: Advice needed - 2nd hand GTI
Post by: mrlapou on 21 August 2008, 16:27
Seems a good deal..  :cool:
Title: Re: Advice needed - 2nd hand GTI
Post by: joesgti on 21 August 2008, 16:46
Quote from: mrlapou on 21 August 2008, 16:27
Seems a good deal..  :cool:

^^^^what are those lights in your sig???  :huh: :huh:
Title: Re: Advice needed - 2nd hand GTI
Post by: wellzee on 21 August 2008, 17:28
Quote from: joesgti on 21 August 2008, 16:46

^^^^what are those lights in your sig???  :huh: :huh:

I was thinking the same thing.... :huh:
Title: Re: Advice needed - 2nd hand GTI
Post by: No Golf Clubs at all on 21 August 2008, 18:38
especially when you see this......
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120293920963&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=002 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120293920963&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=002)


Title: Re: Advice needed - 2nd hand GTI
Post by: mrlapou on 21 August 2008, 18:42
A strip of LEDs above the headlight assy, stuck to the underside of bonnet (very discrete  :cool:) and LED side light bulbs in place of std halogen ones...
This is how it looks at night with side lights on only.

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/MrLapou/GTi%20LED%20Strip%20Light/LEDsidelight.jpg)

Since then using Vagcom (VCDS) have activated daytime driving lights with power set to 28%.
Title: Re: Advice needed - 2nd hand GTI
Post by: mrlapou on 21 August 2008, 18:45
With that spec it may be a grey import. Not saying anything wrong with imports as I used to have a full UK spec imported BMW, but when it comes to resale most garages and some punters just wanna pay you a lot less...  :embarassed:
Title: Re: Advice needed - 2nd hand GTI
Post by: dan_apps on 21 August 2008, 20:32
Quote from: No Golf Clubs at all on 21 August 2008, 18:38
especially when you see this......
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120293920963&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=002 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120293920963&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=002)




did you see the state on those alloys??? looks like my missus had been drivin it for the day!  :grin:
Title: Re: Advice needed - 2nd hand GTI
Post by: TeddyKGB on 21 August 2008, 20:40
Quote from: cookiemonster on 21 August 2008, 20:32
did you see the state on those alloys??? looks like my missus had been drivin it for the day!  :grin:

Drivers side too! :shocked: Must be a really crap driver - or a woman! :laugh:
Title: Re: Advice needed - 2nd hand GTI
Post by: Hurdy on 21 August 2008, 22:00
Very good deal at that price. Even if it is an import :shocked: