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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Saint Steve on 28 August 2008, 20:46
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Ok, im looking to purchase a 2nd Motor, preferablely another GTi for the wife as it were, even to do a restore job etc on it.
What VW GTi or Model of a vw would be the best one to buy if you had £1500 to spend on a cheap runner and which model to look for. Any
ideas you bunch of very Knowledgable peeps :smiley:
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I wish I had kept my old Lupo Gti as a second car, but I think they still fetch about 4K
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Go for a MKII GTI 16V. £1500 should get you a decent one. :cool:
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Go for a MKII GTI 16V. £1500 should get you a decent one. :cool:
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MkII all the way, £1,500 is plenty for a good one. You get all the fun of a Mk1 just a bit more reliable.
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That was exactly what I was going to say, a decent Mk2 16 valver 5 door. (Big bumoer) Oak green was nice if I remember correctly. Clay it, get it polished up with a PC or the G220, (good excuse for you to get one) and a decent full service.
Good to see you back on here, by the way :wink: :smug:
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cheers Golf :wink:, im just off to look in the detailing section to see if you finally ever posted pics of your motor!!!!
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=89147.0
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:shocked:!!!! :smiley: at last!!!, let me go grab another stella for this topic! . looks like a good read
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make the most of the photo's phil it will be MK 12 by the next showing :smug:
Good to have back mate. :smiley:
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make the most of the photo's phil it will be MK 12 by the next showing :smug:
Good to have back mate. :smiley:
Ah Mr Top Cat.... :smiley:
I prefer to spend my valuable time cleaning rather than take photos, upload them etc etc. There's beer to be drunk, detailing materials to order, a batcave garage to build, overtime to pay for said garage... :wink:
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Oi you lot, don't be so hasty to overlook the wonderful MK2 8v :wink:
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Only difference between a 8v and 16v is that the 16v arrives at the next corner a bit quicker than the 8v :wink:
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Get a mk2!
You may find yourself driving it more than the wife :grin:
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something along these lines???? Newgolf??? is this what you ment? £1495 , seems a good price
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/images.action?R=200834317227085&channel=CARS&adcategory=&largeId=767297307
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If only I had a spare few grand knocking around...
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/672841.htm
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Got to be a Mk2 8 or 16V :wink:
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/robintegra/1-8.jpg)
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/robintegra/DSC03650.jpg)
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....Apart from the Porsche 911 derivatives, is there a more special series of cars over the last 30 years than the Golf GTI?
I love those Mk2's.
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something along these lines???? Newgolf??? is this what you ment? £1495 , seems a good price
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/images.action?R=200834317227085&channel=CARS&adcategory=&largeId=767297307
Perfect Phil, thats the sort I was on about. Very reliable with great build quality. :smiley:
Nice price as well mate. I bet you'd have her gleaming, like Phyliss. :wink:
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I would love to say get a Lupo GTI as they are amazing cars (Stay away from the Polo GTi) but I dont know what the prices are like for them oversees.
An MK2 16V sounds amazing but in truth there is only one option for your wife......
Get her a Smart Car. :laugh: :lipsrsealed:
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Hey Phil nice to see you back and looking to splash the cash on a new toy! Definately go for a MK2, I had a 16v until a few months ago and wish I hadnt sold it but needs must. Mine was an Oak Green and many regard these as "rare" in truth they are not just one of the best colours.
Good luck in your search, for that sort of money you should be able to find a tidy one.
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MkII. Loved mine. For the missus an 8v would be just right. :smiley:
Nice to see you back
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mk2 16v, lookin at some myself this weekend :cool: :cool:
rob was that blue one yours??? looks absolutly stunning!!!!! :drool: :drool:
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why not get a mk3 anny to go with the ed30 :smiley:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VERY-RARE-VW-GOLF-GTI-ANNIVERSARY-16V-MK-3-3DR-IN-BLACK_W0QQitemZ380058063705QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item380058063705&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
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or a red 16v, your drive would look good with a red mk5 and a red mk2 :cool:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vw-golf-gti-mk2-16v_W0QQitemZ260278844721QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item260278844721&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
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Now...what do you make of this for a cheap GTi?
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/680653.htm (http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/680653.htm)
I emailed the dude on the ad, obviously querying the ridiculously low price £8000 and got this in reply.
"Hi, as you've seen in the ad the price is £8.000, the car has full history service, excellent condition, accident free, has no damage, no scratches, MOT'd until Oct '09 Taxed until Jul '09, Warranty till Jul '09. It is an UK car (not an import), under UK number plates and it has full UK. I bought it from NAAFI at a very good price which I too reduced substantially for a quick sale. The car is located in Madrid, Spain and so am I, but I believe this shouldn't be a problem as I can have the car delivered back to the UK. Email me back if you are still interested."
Now, why would someone sell a mint 07 GTI for £8,000? I don't gamble guys well, technically not true... I will buy a Euromillions ticket tonight, but reckon that theres more chance of winning that than this car being genuine....or am i being too sceptical :rolleyes:
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oldest scam in the book, he will make you send a deposit of the 8,000 and then youl never hear anything again, you should mess with them and experence it yourself but dont send any money,, just act stupidly interested :laugh: ive done it a few times as cars like this are always advertised :grin:
edit: i just emaild him acting interested, whats the betting i get the same responce that you did....word for word :grin:
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why not get a mk3 anny to go with the ed30 :smiley:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VERY-RARE-VW-GOLF-GTI-ANNIVERSARY-16V-MK-3-3DR-IN-BLACK_W0QQitemZ380058063705QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item380058063705&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
It must be fate, it's got my initials on the Reg Plate. :smiley:
Anyone got any suggestions on how to convince SWMBO we need another car?
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lol, you mind thinks the same as mine steveP! :wink: although after showing her pics of that mark 2, she says it doesnt look "classic enough" :shocked:.
A classic must mean a bucket of rust then!!,. No she says she see's those too often not to class it as a classic.i think she wants some sort of restoration
project
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....If it's for her to drive, why not just let her get on with it and then show you her 'shortlist'. Sounds like you've got loads of hassle otherwise!
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Did a quick check on car. First reg 10.07.07. Road Lic due 01.01.2009
Ad says its loacated in Berkshire!
Umm sounds like a REAL scam... :rolleyes:
Now...what do you make of this for a cheap GTi?
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/680653.htm (http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/680653.htm)
I emailed the dude on the ad, obviously querying the ridiculously low price £8000 and got this in reply.
"Hi, as you've seen in the ad the price is £8.000, the car has full history service, excellent condition, accident free, has no damage, no scratches, MOT'd until Oct '09 Taxed until Jul '09, Warranty till Jul '09. It is an UK car (not an import), under UK number plates and it has full UK. I bought it from NAAFI at a very good price which I too reduced substantially for a quick sale. The car is located in Madrid, Spain and so am I, but I believe this shouldn't be a problem as I can have the car delivered back to the UK. Email me back if you are still interested."
Now, why would someone sell a mint 07 GTI for £8,000? I don't gamble guys well, technically not true... I will buy a Euromillions ticket tonight, but reckon that theres more chance of winning that than this car being genuine....or am i being too sceptical :rolleyes:
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I emailed the guy for a laugh. Got the same worded anon email from ..Martin Dyer [mrt.dyer@btinternet.com]
Hi, as you've seen in the ad the price is £8.000, the car has full history service, excellent condition, accident free, has no damage, no scratches, MOT'd until Oct '09 Taxed until Jul '09, Warranty till Jul '09. It is an UK car (not an import), under UK number plates and it has full UK. I bought it from NAAFI at a very good price which I too reduced substantially for a quick sale. The car is located in Madrid, Spain and so am I, but I believe this shouldn't be a problem as I can have the car delivered back to the UK. Email me back if you are still interested.
Have asked him for more details on the car and payment arrangements... :evil:
Now...what do you make of this for a cheap GTi?
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/680653.htm (http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/680653.htm)
I emailed the dude on the ad, obviously querying the ridiculously low price £8000 and got this in reply.
"Hi, as you've seen in the ad the price is £8.000, the car has full history service, excellent condition, accident free, has no damage, no scratches, MOT'd until Oct '09 Taxed until Jul '09, Warranty till Jul '09. It is an UK car (not an import), under UK number plates and it has full UK. I bought it from NAAFI at a very good price which I too reduced substantially for a quick sale. The car is located in Madrid, Spain and so am I, but I believe this shouldn't be a problem as I can have the car delivered back to the UK. Email me back if you are still interested."
Now, why would someone sell a mint 07 GTI for £8,000? I don't gamble guys well, technically not true... I will buy a Euromillions ticket tonight, but reckon that theres more chance of winning that than this car being genuine....or am i being too sceptical :rolleyes: