Finally!

[Trickyboy]

Well Done Trickyboy

Glad it's working out for you!

Don't forget - get the pics up so we can see what you've got.....

Along with the planned mods list

Dan

Well, a remap as soon as the warranty is up i think!!! I know that for sure... 

[Kermit]

My car was 7 months old, and had the bottle opener in it
Not that I'd ever really use it though! lol

Not sure anyone would use it for cracking open a bottle of beer whilst driving (well you would hope not  ) - but useful if you out camping and forgot to bring one.  Main thing is it's there to make two cup holders in the tray - so useful for those early mornings and a take away coffee from some skanky motorway services  

Let us know how you get on Tricky - might as well fleece these stealers best we can  

[ub7rm]

I insisted I got the bottle opener and a full tank of fuel.  Should take too much wrangling.  They can easily pinch the bottle opener out of another car 

OR, you 'have a look' at a few other cars in the forecourt before you go in and pick yours up 

[celica]

get some pics up

[Trickyboy]

I insisted I got the bottle opener and a full tank of fuel.  Should take too much wrangling.  They can easily pinch the bottle opener out of another car 

OR, you 'have a look' at a few other cars in the forecourt before you go in and pick yours up 

Was yours second hand mate?

Any suggestions for a mod list? Bit unfamiliar with mk5 mods! Was all too familiar with mk4 mods however... 

[ub7rm]

Yeah it was.

I managed to wrangle getting a few scuffed bits of trim replaced, some scratches to the body work sorted out (sadly I missed a few of them  ), a full tank of fuel, a replacement set of mats and the bottle opener.  All this was done at the negotiating stage.  I was told that the standard was to supply the car with a half tank of fuel...

How much warranty are you getting?  How old is the car?

Check the rear high level brake light and if you see the slightest hint of moisture / condensation get it sorted.  It will eventually fail and will cost in the region of £400 to replace.  Check for a strange noise when turning at low speed.  A whirr from the motor is normal, a creak isn't.  Common fault and means a new steering rack.  Check for white worm on the boot handle if its the old style one and on the hub caps / monza II's if applicable.  Don't be shy in the warranty period 

Mods wise I'm not the best to ask - mine's bog standard.  There are plenty here to lead you astray in that dept 

You'll enjoy this after the mk4.  I had a 1.8T which was standard and although I love the extra power I have now, its really the handling and steering that always amazes.  The noise is a big improvement too!  Have fun 

[Trickyboy]

Yeah it was.

I managed to wrangle getting a few scuffed bits of trim replaced, some scratches to the body work sorted out (sadly I missed a few of them  ), a full tank of fuel, a replacement set of mats and the bottle opener.  All this was done at the negotiating stage.  I was told that the standard was to supply the car with a half tank of fuel...

How much warranty are you getting?  How old is the car?

Check the rear high level brake light and if you see the slightest hint of moisture / condensation get it sorted.  It will eventually fail and will cost in the region of £400 to replace.  Check for a strange noise when turning at low speed.  A whirr from the motor is normal, a creak isn't.  Common fault and means a new steering rack.  Check for white worm on the boot handle if its the old style one and on the hub caps / monza II's if applicable.  Don't be shy in the warranty period 

Mods wise I'm not the best to ask - mine's bog standard.  There are plenty here to lead you astray in that dept 

You'll enjoy this after the mk4.  I had a 1.8T which was standard and although I love the extra power I have now, its really the handling and steering that always amazes.  The noise is a big improvement too!  Have fun 

Thanks alot mate, really useful tips. The car is on a 56 plate so still has just under a year manufacturers warranty topped up to a year coz its approved used. Will check the rear brake light and the white worm situation. Already passed the negotiation stage now, was looking for extras due to having to wait a month for the car coz they lost the logbook. Will go for mats and fuel, try to squeeze a service out of em too...

[ub7rm]

Deffo push for all that.  You don't ask you don't get.

[dTEA]

Check for white worm on the boot handle if its the old style one and on the hub caps / monza II's if applicable.  Don't be shy in the warranty period 

didn't realise this was as common, getting mine priced up to do eventually.

Welcome to the V-side Trickyboy and get those pics up

[joesgti]

hope you enjoyed your day today