My new car..

[Djw Dave]

..For the Gf.

I bought my Golf Gti on the 23/04/2010 With 105k on the clock. It is a decent base to start from with only 2 owners from new and a full service history. The car does require some work before any real mods begin, but its a good solid car to start with. I've no crazy mods planned but you never know

The day i got it. (Look how happy the girlfriend is!)

Overall pics of the outside

Some small repairs required, damaged aerial.

Replaced

Damaged fuel cap

Replaced

New grill, bought to be sprayed black, i think it will compliment the lower black grill well.

Sorry its nothing exciting as of yet but things will happen.

Any comments or ideas welcome.

 

[Russ_16v]

Nice mate, i have one like that at the mo im selling, what engine?

 

[SC03OTT]

Looks good. Those fuel caps are a PITA. Mine never sits right on the flap, ends up falling off and hitting the bodywork.

 

[Djw Dave]

Nice mate, i have one like that at the mo im selling, what engine?

Just a 2.0

Fancied the turbo but all around me had huge miles or were overpriced IMO.

Im happy with it, and she's happy too which is the main thing!

 

[Russ_16v]

Exactly the same as mine lol, i think they are great engines mate, not that quick but mine averages 40 mpg happily and will go anywhere in 5th, so torquey

Many miles? Cani ask what you paid?

 

[Djw Dave]

Exactly the same as mine lol, i think they are great engines mate, not that quick but mine averages 40 mpg happily and will go anywhere in 5th, so torquey

Many miles? Cani ask what you paid?

Its on 105k, 2 owners from new and full history.

I paid £2.5k with a years mot and 6months tax.

Seemed a decent price imo.

 

[Russ_16v]

yeah about right mate, mines on 125k with full history and mines up for £2350, and its got drivers armrest, 6 disc changer, climate control and a lod of stuff like rear axles bushes just been replaced, new front discs and pads, plus loads more:


Sorry for the crap pics, looks pink when its deep met red

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[steven.m]

Nice looking car mate, solid cars them.

 

[Djw Dave]

Nice looking car mate, solid cars them.

Cheers mate. Pretty happy with it. Needs to be dropped about a foot though. :evil:

 

[.GAZ.]

No bad wee man!

 

[Djw Dave]

No bad wee man!

Cheers big stuffz!

 

[AK]

Looks in good nick mate

 

[JCC]

Nice! Get some coilovers ordered

 

[Djw Dave]

Looks in good nick mate

Cheers

Nice! Get some coilovers ordered

Thats the plan, was thinking low on some Rs-6 reps but may keep the 17" team dynamics that its on.

 

[jack_davey]

Is this the 2.0 NA model?
Worked on a few of them and I have to say they really do not deserve the GTI badge at all! With 115bhp they barely move!

 

[Poopensharten]

No bad sir!

Is this the 2.0 8v?

 

[Russ_16v]

They not that bad! Admitadly 0-60 in 10 secs isnt Gti worthy lol, but they are not as bad as people say, iv done 2000 miles in mine and i never get bored when i get in it

Edit: Danny they are 2.0 8v, an evolution of the MK3 Gti 8v engine but with more torque, i literally go everywhere in 5th in mine, from 900 rpm it pulls lovely

 

[rctempire]

Looks good that.

 

[Merk]

sounds like a well designed engine that, nice motor for the mrs dude.

 

[Djw Dave]

Is this the 2.0 NA model?
Worked on a few of them and I have to say they really do not deserve the GTI badge at all! With 115bhp they barely move!

Yeah it is just a 2.0 na. Its not fast by any means but it is torquey. Good enough for her anyway.

No bad sir!

Is this the 2.0 8v?

Cheers yeah its a 2.0 8v.

They not that bad! Admitadly 0-60 in 10 secs isnt Gti worthy lol, but they are not as bad as people say, iv done 2000 miles in mine and i never get bored when i get in it

Edit: Danny they are 2.0 8v, an evolution of the MK3 Gti 8v engine but with more torque, i literally go everywhere in 5th in mine, from 900 rpm it pulls lovely

Yeah its not really worth the GTi badging. But its a good car, and shes happy so i'm happy

Looks good that.

Cheers Adam

sounds like a well designed engine that, nice motor for the mrs dude.

Cheers Merk

 

[Russ_16v]

They were built for exactly what your using it for mate, a decent runaround that will last forever and a day as long as they are looked after

 

[Djw Dave]

They were built for exactly what your using it for mate, a decent runaround that will last forever and a day as long as they are looked after

Thats exactly what we need

I'm really loving it. Its not fast but its dead comfy. Can imagine decent distances wont be a problem, the 72 gets a bit boomy on the motorway.

 

[Russ_16v]

The furthest iv gone in one go in mine is a 280 mile round trip to the other halfs parents other house in Wales, which i did over 2 days, averaged 42mpg over the trip and felt like id done about 5 miles, soooo comfortable and quiet

 

[Paddyhmfc]

Looks nice.

Gave mine a "propper" clean yesterday. Was amazing the amount of crap the clay took off.

Will try and post some pics when i get home.

 

[Merk]

The furthest iv gone in one go in mine is a 280 mile round trip to the other halfs parents other house in Wales, which i did over 2 days, averaged 42mpg over the trip and felt like id done about 5 miles, soooo comfortable and quiet

Wouldn't that be... furthest in TWO goes? lol.

 

[Russ_16v]

Ok smart arse

 

[Djw Dave]

They were built for exactly what your using it for mate, a decent runaround that will last forever and a day as long as they are looked after

Wouldn't that be... furthest in TWO goes? lol.

Russ fail!

 

[Djw Dave]

Looks nice.

Gave mine a "propper" clean yesterday. Was amazing the amount of crap the clay took off.

Will try and post some pics when i get home.

I got Renclio to valet mines last week, pics to follow.

 

[Gally]

Looks good mate, I bet she's chuffed nice boat if you have to go anywhere.

 

[Russ_16v]

Russ fail!

:rasp:

 

[_Tom]

Nice. Just like the Bora inside. Arm rest and easy driving..im still of the opinion the 1.8t is the bestest but the 2.0l's are good. Its the NA 20v thats shite..

 

[Russ_16v]

Thats why they dopped it after not even a year and went back to the 2.0 mk3 engine lol (well a modded mk3 engine)

 

[Djw Dave]

Looks good mate, I bet she's chuffed nice boat if you have to go anywhere.

Yeah shes well chuffed. It'll make a decent motorway cruiser like you say

Nice. Just like the Bora inside. Arm rest and easy driving..im still of the opinion the 1.8t is the bestest but the 2.0l's are good. Its the NA 20v thats s**te..

I'd have preffered the 1.8t, but the miles were sky high or the price was. :dapprove:

 

[.GAZ.]

Pics ya flange!

 

[Djw Dave]

Pics ya flange!

What of honey??

 

[.GAZ.]

The valeted motor!

 

[Djw Dave]

The valeted motor!

Still waiting on Cal sending them over.

 

[.GAZ.]

 

[Djw Dave]

Been busy getting rid of the GTi and Golf badges from the rear cleans it up a treat i think.

Before

Getting there

Done

Also bought a few sets of bulbs.

Silvervisions for the front and led sidelights.

C+C welcome

 

[_Tom]

That's weird. I've just fitted new side lights and debadged the bora..haha