Hello - finally took the plunge

[MackyM]

After wanting a Mk 2 Gti for years and years, and somehow always choosing something else (Fiat Coupe Turbo, Peugeot Mi16, Civic Vti, Accord Type R, Cavalier Gsi 2000 - the list goes on) I finally did it and snapped up a lovely Oak Green 16V. Take a look here:

http://www.showoffyourcar.com/galleries.asp?carid=2000

Its got 139K on the clock, last 12 years MOTs, lots of history, rebuilt gearbox, new head gasket, brand new rainbow trim driver's seat, refurbished 15" BBS alloys, working electic windows and sunroof. It's pretty much standard, and will remain so, with the exception of: Scorpion s/s exhaust, drilled and grooved front disks, braided hoses and powerflex bushes all round. Ok, so it's a 5 door, but it was too good to pass up.

I'm Neil, and I live on Colchester.

[Daz...]

Welcome to the forum 

Cant go wrong with a good mk2 and your looks mint mate 

[golfpro]

looks really nice that. Congrats on finally making the right decision. Not tempted to drop it to the floor like daz's above then?

[MackyM]

Thanks for comments guys. No, although Daz's car looks the business, after years of modding I like the idea of a car that looks exactly as it did when it rolled off the line all those years ago. At 34 I must finally have become an old fart 

[omg its aj]

Welcome! That is indeed a very nice car I love the fog in the photos too.

[Rhyso]

that is one sweet ride mate 

welcome to the forum 

[golfpro]

well it would be a boring place if we all wanted the same things. welcome to the site!

[Agreeable Slick]

Arrow. 

[Daz...]

Thanks for comments guys. No, although Daz's car looks the business, after years of modding I like the idea of a car that looks exactly as it did when it rolled off the line all those years ago. At 34 I must finally have become an old fart 

I sometimes wonder if i should raise it a bit actually...god damn speed bumps 

but when i start pushing it down a nice stretch of road i wanna keep it like it is 

[[han]]

hiya!