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Offline Shady Pioneer

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Re: MK3 Golf GTi 16v
« Reply #110 on: 15 July 2010, 18:59 »
I'm glad I got there before you, I picked up a gem as far as I'm concerned.  :grin:
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Re: MK3 Golf GTi 16v
« Reply #111 on: 15 July 2010, 19:44 »
Quote from: Shady Pioneer on 15 July 2010, 18:59
I'm glad I got there before you, I picked up a gem as far as I'm concerned.  :grin:

You did indeed. I chose not to as it's a 16V and I'd rather pay less insurance. Plus I REALLY wanted an anni.
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Re: MK3 Golf GTi 16v
« Reply #112 on: 16 July 2010, 00:10 »
Quote from: VdubNinja on 15 July 2010, 19:44
Quote from: Shady Pioneer on 15 July 2010, 18:59
I'm glad I got there before you, I picked up a gem as far as I'm concerned.  :grin:

You did indeed. I chose not to as it's a 16V and I'd rather pay less insurance. Plus I REALLY wanted an anni.

That's weird because the 8v was only £40 cheaper for me, and an Anni was actually more expensive than both (due to it's higher desirability I assume).
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Re: MK3 Golf GTi 16v
« Reply #113 on: 16 July 2010, 00:21 »
Quote from: Shady Pioneer on 16 July 2010, 00:10
Quote from: VdubNinja on 15 July 2010, 19:44
Quote from: Shady Pioneer on 15 July 2010, 18:59
I'm glad I got there before you, I picked up a gem as far as I'm concerned.  :grin:

You did indeed. I chose not to as it's a 16V and I'd rather pay less insurance. Plus I REALLY wanted an anni.

That's weird because the 8v was only £40 cheaper for me, and an Anni was actually more expensive than both (due to it's higher desirability I assume).

8v somehow worked out at £150-£200 more than my valver on insurance.. work that one out :huh:
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Re: MK3 Golf GTi 16v
« Reply #114 on: 16 July 2010, 07:59 »
Quote from: VdubNinja on 15 July 2010, 19:44
Quote from: Shady Pioneer on 15 July 2010, 18:59
I'm glad I got there before you, I picked up a gem as far as I'm concerned.  :grin:

You did indeed. I chose not to as it's a 16V and I'd rather pay less insurance. Plus I REALLY wanted an anni.

valver was a wholesome £4 more to insure than an 8v for me!
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Re: MK3 Golf GTi 16v
« Reply #115 on: 16 July 2010, 14:05 »
Looks good mate
Yes to the Hellas and yes to polishing the Audi rims
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Offline Shady Pioneer

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Re: MK3 Golf GTi 16v
« Reply #116 on: 16 July 2010, 18:26 »
Cheers chrisford, and also thanks for that info in the PM. :afro:

I took her to Lyme Regis today, from Yeovil, along A roads mainly with lots of twists and turns, several blasts and a few stop/starts, and averaged about 37mpg, but managed to get her upto:



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Re: MK3 Golf GTi 16v
« Reply #117 on: 16 July 2010, 18:42 »
I would'nt trust that mfa :laugh:
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Re: MK3 Golf GTi 16v
« Reply #118 on: 16 July 2010, 18:47 »
Quote from: Mr Blue on 16 July 2010, 18:42
I would'nt trust that mfa :laugh:

Explain. :huh: :grin:

In fairness I'm getting better mileage from this than I did with my GL which is meant to be better. :rolleyes:
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Re: MK3 Golf GTi 16v
« Reply #119 on: 16 July 2010, 18:47 »
Quote from: Shady Pioneer on 16 July 2010, 18:47
Quote from: Mr Blue on 16 July 2010, 18:42
I would'nt trust that mfa :laugh:

Explain. :huh: :grin:

In fairness I'm getting better mileage from this than I did with my GL which is meant to be better. :rolleyes:

Not hard considering your GL had a fooked engine
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