The time has come...

[PenguinGTI]

Well folks the time has come for me to depart from GTI ownership.

I signed the papers today for the Golf to be traded in and tomorrow it will be driven for the last time by myself. 

Over the 63,000 miles that I've covered in it there have been many great moments. The GTI really has been the best car that I've ever owned. It's proven to be a loyal and faithful companion throughout any motoring trial or experience - taking folks to the airport, cruising around Europe or thrashing around the Nurburgring. Although it was to the Mk5 which he was referring, Jeremy Clarkson was spot on when he described the GTI as "all things to all men".

Anyway I just wanted to share that I've really enjoyed my time of GTI ownership and also my time as part of this forum. There have been some characters but it's all been really enjoyable.

I'll leave you with my favourite photo of my Mk6 GTI. It was taken at the start of the year up by Loch Lomond.

[Will@carbon]

Well done pal, what have you bought? Good luck!

[jv]

Maybe you will be back in a GTI one day...

Glad you enjoyed the forum

[MAW73]

Nice one buddy. Be a shame to loose you on here so keep in touch and let us know what your up to and what your latest ride is!

Re the photo you posted........ The GTI is such a great car it even defies gravity 

[Steve30]

What next for the Penguine ? Stay intouch 

[Jimble]

I'm not having that! You can't just waltz in here, say your leaving and thats it....

We need details of the new wheels so that we can praise it or take the p!ss! you know that.

Twill be sad to lose someone that contributes as much as you though.

[Ginge 35Edition]

Good luck in whatever you've bought, and thanks for some of the useful info you've posted!

[AndyG]

The picture looks awesome.A car that's dirty sometimes looks the part more so than one that's clean and polished.Anyway you must reveal your new wheels!

[Mr GTD]

Ah that's a shame to here, and not something that I thort you wud be saying, i know you wud have found it tough making such a decision, its like losing part of your soul, im sure it was for a good cause.

Good luck with whatever you've bought in its place

So come on then let us know the secret...what have you brought in her place?

Good luck man!

[Buck]

Well, I'm sorry to see you go - always enjoyed your posts and your advice.

You know it's obligatory to reveal your new set of wheels so c'mon...let us know more!