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Offline dubber36

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Vancouvers. Anyone after a set?
« on: 07 September 2011, 16:32 »
I want one, and I'm sure there will be others after a single one as well, but at over £400 for a single new one, they are a bit on the pricey side.

However, a set of 4 is currently for sale on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-VW-Vancouver-18-Alloy-Wheels-And-Tyres-/110735888812?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item19c85f91ac and I thought it may be an idea to see if the seller would sell them separately if he had 4 genuine buyers lined up.

I don't want to lay out the money for all 4 and then have to sell them on, but if there were 3 other people interested, I would be happy to try and arrange the deal. It could be win, win, as he will get his price, and we get a new wheel at a realistic price.
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Offline Mr_F

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Re: Vancouvers. Anyone after one?
« Reply #1 on: 08 September 2011, 10:15 »
I'm after a set of 4 wheels for Winter Wheels and Geez those are expensive, so if you find a deal with 5 in, might be able to go dutch with you!
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Re: Vancouvers. Anyone after one?
« Reply #2 on: 08 September 2011, 12:28 »
I don't think anyone will be selling a set of 5, as the cars never came with an alloy spare.
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Re: Vancouvers. Anyone after one?
« Reply #3 on: 08 September 2011, 12:29 »
Mines got a full sized alloy spare.
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Re: Vancouvers. Anyone after one?
« Reply #4 on: 08 September 2011, 12:41 »
Really? Cool.

I'm pretty sure I've got a 16" steel spare. I'll go and have a look when I get a chance.
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Re: Vancouvers. Anyone after one?
« Reply #5 on: 08 September 2011, 17:17 »
Quote from: Mr_F on 08 September 2011, 12:29
Mines got a full sized alloy spare.
Hmm, how much extra did you pay for that then? :huh:
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Re: Vancouvers. Anyone after one?
« Reply #6 on: 08 September 2011, 18:16 »
I was considering it and used to drive around in my mk5 with a full size steel, but the lack of boot space with an alloy would to be so bad its not worth it.
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Re: Vancouvers. Anyone after one?
« Reply #7 on: 08 September 2011, 18:22 »
The Americans get full size spares. The boot floor is raised to 4motion levels with foam inserts. These inserts allow you to store things under the boot carpet.
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Re: Vancouvers. Anyone after one?
« Reply #8 on: 08 September 2011, 19:29 »
Wow £70 delivery!!!
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Re: Vancouvers. Anyone after one?
« Reply #9 on: 08 September 2011, 20:32 »
Yes they are expensive and the delivery is a joke, but split 4 ways they would work out at less than £250 each including a half decent tyre. When you consider that a new one is over £400, for someone (like me) who has been looking for months for a single wheel, it could be worthwhile.

Quote from: Mr_F on 08 September 2011, 10:15
I'm after a set of 4 wheels for Winter Wheels and Geez those are expensive, so if you find a deal with 5 in, might be able to go dutch with you!


Wouldn't you be better off buying a set of cheap 17's for winters? Scruffy Monzas in need of a refurb would be my choice as the tyres would be cheaper.
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