Selling my Mk5.

[jaydubveedub]

Me too.

Am currently in the process of moving and the new place needs a lot of work. Probably need to get an old estate car for a year or so for tip runs etc.

Had thought about a Volvo 850 T5. Plenty of space and pace (230bhp). They can be had for under a grand.

Really don't want to sell the GTI though.......

[AlanD]

Are you selling because you need money or space for tip runs?

[jaydubveedub]

I just need the space, the money isn't an issue but I don't want to trade the GTI for an estate car of similar value because i'd be too concerned about it being used for carrying building supplies etc and getting damaged. I really just want a reasonably solid 'snotter' that will last me for a year or so.

My original plan was to buy a second car for about £500 (maybe a pre 1993 volvo estate) and insure it on classic insurance so I could keep the GTI to use for everything else. Trouble is, when you add up the cost of insurance, tax, MOT, servicing etc on a second car it looks a bit pricey for something i'll only use about 2/3 times a week.

I even contemplated getting a detachable towbar fitted to the GTI so i could use my Dad's trailer but soon saw sense.

[AlanD]

If it where me Id do what you suggested and buy an old banger just to run around stuff in and keep the GTI for everyday use. Buy which has MOT and tax, sod the servicing, your only keeping it for a short time and its an old banger, scrap it after if you want sell.

Just me opinion.

[jaydubveedub]

This might well be the best plan. A month or so ago I started to go out and look at a few cars (mainly Volvos). There are some absolute horrors out there at banger money.

There is plenty of choice of decent stuff at £1-£1.5k, but I don't want to stuff that much cash into what is effectively a throw away car.

Hopefully something will come up locally that suits my needs. I'm keeping an eye out on ebay and autotrader for stuff within 10 miles of home.

[FamilyDub]

I'm liking the used RS4 idea from above....

Or rent a tranny van when you need it - FTW! 

[Emeye]

Might not have to sell after all, as I think I've managed to get a better mortgage deal, but still I'm buying an end terraced house and will need to move crap around and also it will be parked on the street!

So it's still for sale if anyone is interested........

[ChrisbGTI72]

What size wheels are on your car, they look like 18'' Monza's with normal finish? Are they genuine VW or replicas?

Have you had any offers on the car so far to give me an idea of where you are at price wise.

Being honest I was after a 5dr with DSG, but after seeing alot of crap examples for sale I have now opened up my options to 3dr and manual. I can see that enthusiasts prefer 3dr and therefore I stand a better chance of getting a mint example car (something that is essential to me being a very anal petrolhead! )

Can you give me the exact spec list (options) and do you have pics of the interior?

Thanks

[AlanD]

They look like 17s to me.

[Emeye]

Sorry,

Only just seen the replies to this thread - been working.

They are std 17s.

Car is std high Gti spec plus 10 speaker audio upgrade with 6CD in dash changer, Armrest and Cruise Control.

I will take some pics of the interior asap, but it is std Golf Gti cloth.

I've reduced the price on PH to £15495 but I'm open to offers.