considering to sell mine as I got a new job with company car entitlement.... but am torn as i've put quite a few quid and labour in
96 estate in mystic blue, 1.8 petrol (aam), 73k miles on clock (am only 3rd owner, previous owner had it for >>10 yrs). got all mots etc.
virtually rust free, there is a small bit on bottom end of front wings - just about to spread to sills but all superficial (would fit new wings if i were to keep it tbh and just grind sills down and re-paint), other than that you won't find more than a spot. paintwork in good condition....
really good service history (which is why i bought it). even comes with a set of winter tyres on steel wheels(currently still on them) in addition to summer tyres (2 of them are well old - might even be originals but still lots of treat, but they are also on steel wheels)
previous owner changed front brakes (discs and pads) 6 months before sale (09/2011) so still lots left
since i got it in march 2012 it's had the following changed...
- cambelt (plus both fanbelts) done 1 year 10k miles ago, brake fluid changed at same time.
- front right wheel bearing
- new rear brake drums, shoes and wheel bearings (failed mot for bearing but I've replaced the lot using well known brand parts)
- basic service, i.e. new air filters, oil + filter
- larger alternator - 90A with new voltage regulator as I have put in GTI headlights and fog lights on (all original VW parts) as well as a second cigarette lighter under the glove box for my camping fridge box that draws quite a bit of current
- front top strut mounts and shock absorbers (gas pressure)
- new exhaust from cat onwards (standard parts, nothing sporty)
- new dizzy cap and rotor, ignition leads
silly to sell now but would be a shame if it didn't get used, would you sell?
