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james_rs

Post subject: Getting a sensible/grown up car...ish, VW

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 9:30 pm

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haha yes im getting a sensible car.... unfortunatly still keeping fez lol

Hopefully getting a golf mk4 very soon, well just need to find a decent one.

Looking at this tomo: 1.8 T GTI, hopefully will be as clean as it looks in pics. quite in love with this at the mo

Views/opinions/comments? Any other ideas on what i could look at?

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Post subject: Re: Getting a sensible/grown up car...ish, VW

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 9:40 pm

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very nice mate, infact we have just bought a mk 4 but just a 1.6, still very nippy tho. same kind of reason, mrs wanted a 5 door cus of having her nephews child seat in the back all the time!!!! :sigh:

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Post subject: Re: Getting a sensible/grown up car...ish, VW

Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:20 am

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they're nice and comfy for sure, and the build quality on these is alright apparently. A lot better than most anyway.

from a sports point of view the 1.8t lump isn't the best in standard form, and standard handling is boat like + it isn't the best on fuel either, but you'll probably find it'll cost the same as your fiesta to run lol, however it's still nippy, very comfy if scott's gt-tdi mk4 he sometimes drives is anything to go by, and a lot of the ladies like them. :lol:

As long as you expect a comfy warm hatch that's a good allrounder, you will not be dissapointed. Some say they have no soul, hell even i used to, but you can't deny it's a decent car.

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onslack

Post subject: Re: Getting a sensible/grown up car...ish, VW

Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:27 am

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looks good :chill:

i quite like these, best if luck with it 8-)

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Mattyboy Esq

Post subject: Re: Getting a sensible/grown up car...ish, VW

Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:36 am

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You think thats sensible, you should see the Daily drive cars im looking at! :lol:

Slippers and a pipe anyone! :insanity:

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Post subject: Re: Getting a sensible/grown up car...ish, VW

Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:49 am

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Post subject: Re: Getting a sensible/grown up car...ish, VW

Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:15 am

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Mattyboy Esq

Post subject: Re: Getting a sensible/grown up car...ish, VW

Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:30 am

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Nah, heck i would never stoop that low! :lol:

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james_rs

Post subject: Re: Getting a sensible/grown up car...ish, VW

Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:43 pm

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Well the one in the pics was a complete pile of wank, scratches everywhere and the starter motor hanged in and dodgy touch up on bumper.

Looked at another last nite too but had a small scuff/dent in rear arch. Other than that it drove nice, no knocks bangs rattles but cant really deal with completely poo bodywork.

Il just keep on searching 4 the min.

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hobbiniho

Post subject: Re: Getting a sensible/grown up car...ish, VW

Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:17 pm

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make sure you get one with a full service history because it things go wrong its not going to be cheap, the maf sensors have a habit of going and they are really expensive to replace :shock:

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Sy-orme

Post subject: Re: Getting a sensible/grown up car...ish, VW

Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 11:09 pm

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Very nice motor on fuel i'm averaging 29.2mpg frrom the same 1.8t 20v. mines nice and nippy too plus a quick trip to REVO, custom code or jabba sport will make it even better. don't know about the spec on GTi's though try looking out for A3's about the same car but agree on getting one with full sevice history.

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james_rs

Post subject: Re: Getting a sensible/grown up car...ish, VW

Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 11:36 pm

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Emlyn11

Post subject: Re: Getting a sensible/grown up car...ish, VW

Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:39 am

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Great engines!

Few mods and a remap can see 210BHP

Nice choice

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Andyfloss03

Post subject: Re: Getting a sensible/grown up car...ish, VW

Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:18 am

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had one.....was lovely car..

black rearos inside
koni adjustables lowered 30mm
full system R32 replica style
black multispoke alloys on it with chrome lip
few mods and a dumpvalve...remap saw me at 223.4 BHP

still dident feel that quick tho...deffo was nice in 3rd off the roundabouts

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Post subject: Re: Getting a sensible/grown up car...ish, VW

Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:12 pm

Jap Crew

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Andyfloss03

Post subject: Re: Getting a sensible/grown up car...ish, VW

Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:14 pm

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yer its a long story....i wernt insured on it
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i did stuff to it...owned it....dident say i drove it

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james_rs

Post subject: Re: Getting a sensible/grown up car...ish, VW

Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:40 pm

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Well, got one finally.

GT TDI 115bhp,
black 3dr
heated seats
climate control
headlight washers
abs
traction control

One or two very minor dings, but drives well, good on fuel and im happy with it. Interior in pretty minto condition, boot and seats look like theyve never been used. Not to slow for a diesel either.

Will get a pics up soon.

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Andyfloss03

Post subject: Re: Getting a sensible/grown up car...ish, VW

Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 7:27 am

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nice

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Post subject: Re: Getting a sensible/grown up car...ish, VW

Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 9:28 am

Jap Crew

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Get that shit remapped y0!

sounds good to me

heated seats will be nice in the winter.

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Sy-orme

Post subject: Re: Getting a sensible/grown up car...ish, VW

Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:33 pm

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Get to GTi international this weekend custom code are doing a deal on remap 40% discount. getting mine done hopefully on sat

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