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Offline Carlosfandango

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New member checking in!
« on: 05 June 2022, 21:02 »
Hi,
Just joined the forum after the recent purchase of a Mk8 GTI, I’ve been the proud owner of many golfs over the years, a couple of Mk4 R32’s, but particularly GTI’s of various Mk’s, I recently strayed to BMW in the form of a 2020 M135i, but never really enjoyed it and yearned for another GTI, my Mk8 is pictured below after having eibach pro-kit springs installed, I’ve found this forum to be a great source of knowledge before joining and look forward to contributing in the future,  and hopefully helping others with the little VW knowledge I’ve gained thus far.
Thanks, Charles.


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8.5 GTI, Dolphin, Pan roof, Area view, DCC, Queenstown wheels, HUD, HK, Spare wheel.

Gone -
2022 Mk8 GTI DSG, Kings Red.
2020 BMW M135i xDrive, Storm Bay Metallic.
2016 Mk7 GTI DSG, Carbon Grey.
2010 Mk6 GTI Manual, Carbon Grey.
2009 Mk6 GTI DSG, Black Pearl.
2008 Mk5 GT sport DSG, Glacier White.
2003 Mk4 R32, Reflex Silver.
2002 Mk4 GTI, Indigo blue pearl.
1991 AX GT.
1984 Mk1 XR2.
Plus many more.

Offline fredgroves

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Re: New member checking in!
« Reply #1 on: 07 June 2022, 17:14 »
Welcome Charles!

Nice looking motor!

Done many miles yet?

I almost was swayed by the M135i/128TI but... well, here I am :)
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Offline Carlosfandango

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Re: New member checking in!
« Reply #2 on: 08 June 2022, 20:20 »
Thanks! I absolutely love the car, couldn’t wait to get back into a GTI, the BMW was built really well, and was a high quality machine, but oh boy was it DULL! I’ve actually somehow covered 3K in the last three months, and I use a van all week!! Just love driving it, and can’t help but take the scenic route everywhere!  :smiley:
« Last Edit: 08 June 2022, 20:23 by Carlosfandango »
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Current -
8.5 GTI, Dolphin, Pan roof, Area view, DCC, Queenstown wheels, HUD, HK, Spare wheel.

Gone -
2022 Mk8 GTI DSG, Kings Red.
2020 BMW M135i xDrive, Storm Bay Metallic.
2016 Mk7 GTI DSG, Carbon Grey.
2010 Mk6 GTI Manual, Carbon Grey.
2009 Mk6 GTI DSG, Black Pearl.
2008 Mk5 GT sport DSG, Glacier White.
2003 Mk4 R32, Reflex Silver.
2002 Mk4 GTI, Indigo blue pearl.
1991 AX GT.
1984 Mk1 XR2.
Plus many more.

Offline Exonian

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Re: New member checking in!
« Reply #3 on: 09 June 2022, 14:08 »
Welcome Charles  :smiley:
Nicely specced GTI there  :cool:

I’m an ex-GTI, ex-M135i F40 and now returned mk8 GTI owner too.
Fantastic cars those M135i’s from a build quality stance, but a GTI always feels like “home”.
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Offline joe6

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Re: New member checking in!
« Reply #4 on: 10 June 2022, 09:50 »
Welcome. They look really nice in Kings red. Takes a while to get over taking the scenic route if ever :laugh:
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Offline Carlosfandango

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Re: New member checking in!
« Reply #5 on: 10 June 2022, 23:24 »
Quote from: joe6 on 10 June 2022, 09:50
Welcome. They look really nice in Kings red. Takes a while to get over taking the scenic route if ever :laugh:
I’m really quite smitten with my choice of colour! Completely disregarded Kings Red initially, but then saw one at the dealership while I was looking at a different car, made my mind up there and then that it had to be that colour, my last three GTI’s were grey and the one before that was black, so red was a little out of my comfort zone, very pleased with my choice though! 👌

Quote from: Exonian on 09 June 2022, 14:08
Welcome Charles  :smiley:
Nicely specced GTI there  :cool:

I’m an ex-GTI, ex-M135i F40 and now returned mk8 GTI owner too.
Fantastic cars those M135i’s from a build quality stance, but a GTI always feels like “home”.

Totally agree, ever since I drove a Mk8 GTI about a year ago I knew I had to have one, it felt reassuringly familiar, the BMW was simply unable to conjure up the same emotions.
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Current -
8.5 GTI, Dolphin, Pan roof, Area view, DCC, Queenstown wheels, HUD, HK, Spare wheel.

Gone -
2022 Mk8 GTI DSG, Kings Red.
2020 BMW M135i xDrive, Storm Bay Metallic.
2016 Mk7 GTI DSG, Carbon Grey.
2010 Mk6 GTI Manual, Carbon Grey.
2009 Mk6 GTI DSG, Black Pearl.
2008 Mk5 GT sport DSG, Glacier White.
2003 Mk4 R32, Reflex Silver.
2002 Mk4 GTI, Indigo blue pearl.
1991 AX GT.
1984 Mk1 XR2.
Plus many more.
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