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Offline DrivenToDistraction

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Re: How many 8.5s are actually out there?
« Reply #40 on: 21 January 2025, 12:28 »
Well, I finally spotted another 8.5 GTI on the road .. but had to go to Spain to do it!
Spotted this nice looking Clubby in Riviera (near Fuengirola) last week..

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Gone: Mk 8.5 GTI in Dolphin Grey
Gone:2017 Mk 7.5 GTI, manual, black.

Offline neilgcal

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Re: How many 8.5s are actually out there?
« Reply #41 on: 21 January 2025, 12:52 »
That’s an 8. Weather looks great though!

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Re: How many 8.5s are actually out there?
« Reply #42 on: 21 January 2025, 15:14 »
That’s an 8. Weather looks great though!

Yep, badge location on side big give away
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Offline DrivenToDistraction

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Re: How many 8.5s are actually out there?
« Reply #43 on: 21 January 2025, 19:58 »
That’s an 8. Weather looks great though!

Yes, you're right of course. Schoolboy error. Obviously a bit of warm weather got to me! The hunt continues.
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Re: How many 8.5s are actually out there?
« Reply #44 on: 21 January 2025, 21:04 »
That’s an 8. Weather looks great though!

Yes, you're right of course. Schoolboy error. Obviously a bit of warm weather got to me! The hunt continues.

Wrong wheels. Wrong rear lights. Wrong badges. Matt black plastics rather than gloss black.

The Spanish beer must be good  :laugh:
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