And so.....

[Soundlab]

.....my Skyline sold last night and I went straight to my local VW dealer today to ask them to search for a GTI based on my budget and requirements.

After requesting more details, etc, I have put down a deposit on a late 55-plate GTI (November registered) with a manual 'box.      So coming to the end of the warranty, but they said they'll give me another years warranty.

Been trying to find out more about the various factory recalls - and all I've managed to find out so far is the engine management flash (to 24k6) and something about the fuel pressure regulator.  My friend at VW looked up the history of the car for me and the service details they had showed there was no outstanding recall work to be done, but I wondered if there's any way I can check that these 2 things have been done ?

Anyway, once I collect the car I'll be sure to put a couple of pics up.   

Daz

[WhiteGTI]

Congratulations on your purchase, you will be very pleased! Any pics of the Skyline?? I'm a huge fan!! 

[Soundlab]

Thanks.

Here's a couple of shots of the Skyline from a dyno day in May and an engine shot taken just before it went:

[Top Cat]

And also the link 


             http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/101637-immaculate-32-gtr-sale.htmlposted

[Top Cat]

That engine bay is enormous and their aint much spare room. 

[Pirelli_P]

That engine bay looks really well kept! Nice work!

[WhiteGTI]

Lovely lovely lovely car. Even though the GTI is good, I bet you are still going to miss that thing A LOT!!!!!

[topher]

I'm sure i recognise that motor. You ever done any work for Fatman Studios?

[Soundlab]

I'm sure i recognise that motor. You ever done any work for Fatman Studios?

Sorry, never even heard of "Fatman Studios"   

Thanks for the kind comments re: the Skyline.  I had 5.5 years of great enjoyment from that car, but lack of use really was the driving force behind selling it. Just couldn't justify keeping it anymore.  I'm sure I'll miss it, but when you're not driving a car it doesn't make a great deal of sense to keep it.  I'm just really looking forward to my GTI arriving now   

So, can nobody summarise the recall's I've mentioned and what I should be looking for with regards to checking they've been done on the car I'm getting ?

Cheers,
Daz

[Cass]

Only update I've had was the 24k6 ECU. My GTI is a Sept 2006 (MY2007) car - this was done at the first service last year.

Cass