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Offline jamy99

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What to do with a written off Golf
« on: 12 February 2008, 21:39 »
Hello

My black 3 door '97 GTI 16v has recently been written off.

Can anyone recommend the best thing to do with it?

I am able to break it and then sell parts seperately, or is it best to try and sell it as is?

It has suffered side impact damage after being hit by a sprinter van, so most parts are salvageable.

The car was in excellent condition before the accident. The engine was sound (and still is). The interior is great nick, as are the wheels.

Is it worth my trouble to break it, or will I be able to recoup a decent amount from selling it whole?

Any advice and I would be very gratefull

Cheers

Jamie

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Re: What to do with a written off Golf
« Reply #1 on: 12 February 2008, 21:45 »
is it flat black or metalic??

does it have rear head rests??

might be interested in some parts if you break it

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Re: What to do with a written off Golf
« Reply #2 on: 12 February 2008, 21:47 »
Its flat black, no rear headrests

Offline GavGti

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Re: What to do with a written off Golf
« Reply #3 on: 12 February 2008, 21:48 »
sometimes you can make more money if u split it
but then u mite be sat for ages selling parts
if u don't mind and have space and time to split it then may aswell

if not try get the most u can for it, but will never be as much as u want

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Re: What to do with a written off Golf
« Reply #4 on: 12 February 2008, 21:52 »
what condition is the bonnet in???

and front wings do they have the oval indicators??

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Re: What to do with a written off Golf
« Reply #5 on: 12 February 2008, 22:14 »
I'll have first dibs on the gearbox!
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Re: What to do with a written off Golf
« Reply #6 on: 12 February 2008, 22:21 »
what condition is the bonnet in???

and front wings do they have the oval indicators??

Haha, going for the later look dude?  :wink:
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Re: What to do with a written off Golf
« Reply #7 on: 12 February 2008, 22:28 »
what condition is the bonnet in???

and front wings do they have the oval indicators??

Haha, going for the later look dude?  :wink:

thinking about it at the mo, if the oppertunity is their id take it, will fool a few folk having the L reg plates on :laugh: :laugh:

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Re: What to do with a written off Golf
« Reply #8 on: 12 February 2008, 22:31 »
breal it get more money for it :smiley:

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Re: What to do with a written off Golf
« Reply #9 on: 12 February 2008, 22:42 »
Got the side strips ascross the center of the door, that say GTI on the back, need the passenger side, but willing to buy both.