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Offline Bristolgolfer

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Newbie looking for a mk7.5
« on: 28 October 2025, 21:24 »
Hi all

Just signing in to say hello. Had a Mk2 many years ago and loved it. Just sold my Boxster and looking to get back into Golf ownership with a mk7.5. If anyone is selling a well loved car please let me know!

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Re: Newbie looking for a mk7.5
« Reply #1 on: 29 October 2025, 15:46 »
Welcome Bristolgolfer  :smiley:

Smart move coming here to find a cherished car as many on the general market now are pretty rough including ones being sold by franchised dealers (as a colleague of mine who is also currently looking for a decent example will testify).

Maybe a wanted ad in the for sale section might be an idea if you haven’t already.
And a tag line in your forum signature(?)

A Golf GTI is a very different proposition to a Boxter, much less revvy engine and everything less direct and involving, but it’s a very good car for what it is (a handsome family hatch with sporting credentials and not a bloody SUV)

Good luck!  :smiley:
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‘25 8.5R, ‘23 8R, ‘20 8CS, ‘19 135iX, ‘19 TCR, ‘17 Ed40, ‘17 GTD, ‘15 7R, ‘13 GTI PP, ‘11 GTI, ‘09 GTI, ‘98 Ibiza Cupra, ‘05 GTI, ‘06 Polo GTI, ‘04 GT TDI, ‘05 Fabia vRS, ‘02 GTI T, ‘03 Ibiza TDI 130, ‘01 Leon 180, ‘89 mk2 16v, ‘99 Ibiza TDI, ‘96 VR6, ‘98 Ibiza TDI, ‘92 VR6, ‘88 mk2 8v, ‘92 Polo G40, ‘91 mk2 8v, ‘89 mk2 8v, 205 GTI 1.9, ‘83 mk1 GTI, ‘80 Scirocco GTI, plus some others I’ve forgotten 

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Re: Newbie looking for a mk7.5
« Reply #2 on: 29 October 2025, 20:13 »
Thanks for the welcome and the buying pointers :smiley:

I had 2 Boxsters within 12 months. I loved the 986 but just too tall to get comfortable so it had to go. The 987 was much better fit but just didn’t gel with it especially on our local potholed roads.

I think a Golf will suit me well. Really practical but able
To have a bit of fun when in the mood. I have fond memories of my Mk2!
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Offline Bristolgolfer

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Re: Newbie looking for a mk7.5
« Reply #3 on: 29 October 2025, 20:36 »
Quote from: Exonian on 29 October 2025, 15:46
Welcome Bristolgolfer  :smiley:

Smart move coming here to find a cherished car as many on the general market now are pretty rough including ones being sold by franchised dealers (as a colleague of mine who is also currently looking for a decent example will testify).

Maybe a wanted ad in the for sale section might be an idea if you haven’t already.
And a tag line in your forum signature(?)

A Golf GTI is a very different proposition to a Boxter, much less revvy engine and everything less direct and involving, but it’s a very good car for what it is (a handsome family hatch with sporting credentials and not a bloody SUV)

Good luck!  :smiley:

Wanted ad posted 👍
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Offline Exonian

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Re: Newbie looking for a mk7.5
« Reply #4 on: 30 October 2025, 18:45 »
Nicely worded ad it is too! 👍🏻

Aside from a brace of Boxters, what else have you owned since your mk2? (I had a few mk2 GTI’s myself many decades ago)
It’s funny, but get in a modern Golf and things like the seating position and cabin space do still relate to a mk2, the DNA is still there.
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‘25 8.5R, ‘23 8R, ‘20 8CS, ‘19 135iX, ‘19 TCR, ‘17 Ed40, ‘17 GTD, ‘15 7R, ‘13 GTI PP, ‘11 GTI, ‘09 GTI, ‘98 Ibiza Cupra, ‘05 GTI, ‘06 Polo GTI, ‘04 GT TDI, ‘05 Fabia vRS, ‘02 GTI T, ‘03 Ibiza TDI 130, ‘01 Leon 180, ‘89 mk2 16v, ‘99 Ibiza TDI, ‘96 VR6, ‘98 Ibiza TDI, ‘92 VR6, ‘88 mk2 8v, ‘92 Polo G40, ‘91 mk2 8v, ‘89 mk2 8v, 205 GTI 1.9, ‘83 mk1 GTI, ‘80 Scirocco GTI, plus some others I’ve forgotten 

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Re: Newbie looking for a mk7.5
« Reply #5 on: 30 October 2025, 20:37 »
I’ve owned quite a few cars since the Mk2

Lots of boring ones but the interesting ones include:

4x MX5s (wife still has an ND)
Multiple Mercedes V8 E-class estates for family duties
A pre- Mercedes merger AMG 124 estate
Mini Cooperx2
Ferrari 308 GT4

Currently in a Ford Focus MK2.5 with 193000 on the clock as a stopgap which is surprisingly fun to drive!
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Re: Newbie looking for a mk7.5
« Reply #6 on: Today at 05:28 »
That’s a very eclectic mix of cars, I’m genuinely impressed.
Which were the favourites? Sometimes it’s not the obvious.
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‘25 8.5R, ‘23 8R, ‘20 8CS, ‘19 135iX, ‘19 TCR, ‘17 Ed40, ‘17 GTD, ‘15 7R, ‘13 GTI PP, ‘11 GTI, ‘09 GTI, ‘98 Ibiza Cupra, ‘05 GTI, ‘06 Polo GTI, ‘04 GT TDI, ‘05 Fabia vRS, ‘02 GTI T, ‘03 Ibiza TDI 130, ‘01 Leon 180, ‘89 mk2 16v, ‘99 Ibiza TDI, ‘96 VR6, ‘98 Ibiza TDI, ‘92 VR6, ‘88 mk2 8v, ‘92 Polo G40, ‘91 mk2 8v, ‘89 mk2 8v, 205 GTI 1.9, ‘83 mk1 GTI, ‘80 Scirocco GTI, plus some others I’ve forgotten 

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Re: Newbie looking for a mk7.5
« Reply #7 on: Today at 10:00 »
The Ferrari was always an event. I used it as a daily in London for a couple of years and it was surprisingly practical. Long story but sold it after accident damage

S124 AMG I loved too. Rescued from someone who was about to send it to the scrappage scheme! Only about a dozen ever came to the UK. Used to surprise a few people with its turn of pace. Very thirsty together with a small fuel tank was a bit of a pain.
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