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2008 Candy White GTI
« on: October 16, 2014, 07:37:27 pm »
Hi all,

After selling my old MK5 GTI (see sig) to fund the purchase of my VW EarlyBay camper I have finally managed to get back into another one after rolling a TDI Bora  :sick: for 2 years!

I genuinely think I have scored the utter bargain of the century :drinking: - here is the spec

Candy White
3 Door
1 owner (+ex demo)
08 Plate
FSH including all receipts and old mot/tax disks
Bi-Xenon Lights
Heated Leather Recaro GTI badged hardback seats
18'' Monza II wheels with 4xGoodyear Eagle F1 Tyres
Cruise control
Full Highline display
MFSW
Six Speed Manual
Never been tracked, modded, crashed or abused
No mot advisories or issues, still on og exhaust, clutch, flywheel, suspension etc
Pulls strong and clean - no rattles or bangs
Every receipt

Now here is the kicker - rolling around on 167k!  :scared:

Would love someone to guess what I paid!  :party:

Since buying I have done the following

Pressed plates - old ones were a little worn and damaged
GTI Plate surrounds
GTI Seat Inserts
Added Bluetooth handsfree and iPhone music streaming through Dension unit - running through RCD300
Various LED Lights - number plate/interior/sidelights etc
Newsouth Performance Boost Gauge (BAR)
Sharan roof Ariel
CF Front VW Badge
Wind deflectors
Interior sun blinds
Forge DV Spacer
MK6 Headlamp switch

Next week it is going into the local Lincs VW specialist for a Cambelt, Waterpump, Full service and Eibach Sportline Spring Kit to be fitted.

Future plans include the following (in no particular order)

Forge TwinTake
Full TBE (inc 200cell cat) - almost certainly from BCS after previous poor Milly experience
HPFP
MK6 Golf Ball Gear Knob
AMD Revision DV
ED30 Rear Lights
REMAP - not sure who by though, maybe REVO
Wheels - I fancy a set of 18'' ROTA Grids
A little paintwork - stonechips need sorting and maybe a bit of colour coding!

And now here are the pics from when I picked her up (before any of my alterations)































« Last Edit: October 25, 2014, 12:26:01 pm by StuF »
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Re: I am back - Candy White GTI
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2014, 07:41:36 pm »
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Would love someone to guess what I paid!

£3k?

Looks neat, how are the bolsters holding up?
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Re: I am back - Candy White GTI
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2014, 07:44:09 pm »
Quote from: Scottymon on October 16, 2014, 07:41:36 pm
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Would love someone to guess what I paid!

£3k?

Looks neat, how are the bolsters holding up?

3k lol - bolsters are unworn and clean
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Re: I am back - Candy White GTI
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2014, 07:45:39 pm »
Only going on the glass price... mine's less.

Didn't see your wingbacks, very nice. :happy2:
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Re: I am back - Candy White GTI
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2014, 08:12:12 pm »
Worth 6k of anyone's money..good find
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Re: I am back - Candy White GTI
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2014, 08:33:17 pm »
Awesome spec and lovely car! Can't believe whoever spec'd it didn't include a centre armrest, as it has pretty much everything else.
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Re: I am back - Candy White GTI
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2014, 08:57:37 pm »
Wouldn't think it's done that kind of milage looking at the pictures
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Re: I am back - Candy White GTI
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2014, 09:05:46 pm »
Nice spec. Again, it does not look like it's done 167k.

Those seats  :drool:
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Re: I am back - Candy White GTI
« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2014, 09:15:58 pm »
Cheers fellas - It is awesome for me to be back driving a GTI again
My summer transport is a 1970 VW EarlyBay fitted with an aircooled 1600 twinport engine so having a lovely modern vehicle is a real treat

My local specialist quoted me between £1000 and £1200 for a clutch and DMF bit i think this is excessive considering the parts are less than £400 online
Any advice appreciated
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Re: I am back - Candy White GTI
« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2014, 10:02:17 pm »
what a beauty mate!!! so what did ya spend looks like its done motorway miles fresssssshhhh!!!!
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Re: I am back - Candy White GTI
« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2014, 08:38:08 am »
I paid £3750 for the car and that included a fresh set of fog lamps, 4months tax and 8 months MOT
It was a steal!  :laugh:
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Re: I am back - Candy White GTI
« Reply #11 on: October 17, 2014, 10:28:06 am »
Those front seats are worth at least half that by all accounts. :happy2:

Check that cam follower ASAP :happy2:

That was a steal.
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Re: I am back - Candy White GTI
« Reply #12 on: October 17, 2014, 10:42:13 am »
Gorgeous car, if it were me I'd change a few bits on it and sell it on for a profit. Split the seats for standard with cash your way and then sell the car. Do the same with xenon lights. Buy another GTI with lower miles.

Orrrrr

Since it's high mileage and it was a steal, run it into the ground and enjoy every minute of it! Good work!
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Re: I am back - Candy White GTI
« Reply #13 on: October 17, 2014, 11:23:06 am »
Fantastic car - and in the best colour... :happy2:

Have fun
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Re: I am back - Candy White GTI
« Reply #14 on: October 17, 2014, 04:51:41 pm »
I keep looking at this and thinking where it looks tired, and can't see it... however, you've really got to budget for a Clutch and DMF soon, and defo. check the cam follower as a matter of urgency bud (as you likely know having owned one before).

A few choice mods and servicing, and this is a very, very nice little motor for little cash. :drinking:

As said, you could simply swap those seats out and have the same car for £2500 exposed. :surprised:
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