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Gti_gras

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« on: 05 September 2006, 23:15 »
I get my first golf at the weekend, a red v reg 1999 golf gti turbo 59000 miles full history just been serviced paid £4300 for it

Offline New Duncan

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« Reply #1 on: 06 September 2006, 00:25 »
A bargain at £4300 and only 59k miles. Is the body and interior tatty ? Were the tyres and alloys any good ? Ok, a V on a 1999 plate - but that's ok. "Just been serviced" means very little on the turbo cars, you weren't there listenning to any advisory comments from a good workshop technician  - You have to look all through the service history to see;  What Has ---- and What Has Not ,  been done.

Then read the posts here on common faults and go thru them one by one. You may have a great car for the money.
Duncan
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« Reply #2 on: 06 September 2006, 22:29 »
Sounds good for the miles but really depends on condition aswell, so whats it like?
Audi TT 3.2 24v v6 2005 - The Sloth - Weekends
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Gti_gras

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« Reply #3 on: 08 September 2006, 07:39 »
it's almost spotless just a bit of a scratch round front bumper inside perfect all tools present 6 cd shuttle aircon been serviced 300 miles ago full book of stamps and loads of history also will post pics once i get it cant wait lol

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« Reply #4 on: 08 September 2006, 18:38 »
Good buy that mate, nice price.  Being a newbie, I remember those days, just :grin: :grin:

Gti_gras

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« Reply #5 on: 11 September 2006, 07:32 »
Pic of my new Golf Gti turbo hope u like....




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« Reply #6 on: 11 September 2006, 08:28 »
looks good  :cool:

proper bargin  :smiley:

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« Reply #7 on: 11 September 2006, 14:39 »
Looks sweet

Rhys, how did the fitting of the brakes go?

Gti_gras

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« Reply #8 on: 12 September 2006, 19:18 »
One question i have is does the standard tape player ( with 6 cd shuttle in boot) have rca output so i can add my amp and subs to it

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« Reply #9 on: 12 September 2006, 20:03 »
Err just found out it does not,,,,,, ok so is it posible to get an adapter of some sort so  the 6 cd shuttle will work with say a sony head unit ????