thanks for all the comments and advice.
I forgot to say that I am only interested in a petrol engine, nothing specific against diesels other than noise, just that my van is a VW Transporter 1.9 diesel (same VW engine) and although newer diesels are much quieter than they used to be, I would prefer to be behind a different engine on my days off ! And the MPG is insignificant on a maximum of about 6k miles per year when you take into account the higher cost per litre for diesel, although the lower road Tax IS significant at only £120 - but my mind is made up, a petrol it must be
Mind now made up, I am looking for an UNMODIFIED GTi Petrol 1.8T with FVWSH up to 100k and preferably no more than 2 previous owners in either Black, dark Blue or Silver (in order of preference) and MUST have a sunroof as I hate aircon.
Based on research looking at successful sales prices achieved on eBay, the asking prices on AutoTrader plus Parkers price guide I have set my Budget at £2-2.5k for between 80k and 100k miles, up to £3k if under 80k
Although there are many advertised at higher prices (for week after week LoL), I have seen a couple on AutoTrader over 2 last weeks that were well within budget i.e.
1999 V 1.8T in Blue 96k, 1 owner, FVWSH, sunroof, black recaro's @£2295 from an independent dealer in Stockport
1999 S 1.8T in Blue 90k FVWSH, sunroof, blue/black interior @ £1995 from an independent dealer in Wigan
1999 T 1.8T in Black, 79k 1 owner, FVWSH @ £2450 private sale in Leicester
2001 Y in Blue 90k, FSH, black interior @ £2495 from an independent dealer in Wales
Unfortunately I have been too busy and had not made my mind up so I have missed out. Anyone with one or know of one for sale within my requirements please let me know.
