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Offline tartanmartin85

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Looking to join the club......
« on: March 10, 2011, 09:49:31 am »
Hello All!

I've been reading the forum for a while as I have started to look for a Mk5 GTi after many months of longing..... Before I take the plunge, I'll be looking for some advice because I want to make sure I pick the right one.

I live in Glasgow and currently drive a Honda Civic 1.6 Sport (anyone want one?!) which is a good car and bulletproof but just not got the poke I am looking for.

Cheers in advance.

Martin
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Re: Looking to join the club......
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2011, 10:13:58 am »
welcomes  :drinking:

what sort of advice is it youre after?

i can tell you that white ones are the fastest

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Re: Looking to join the club......
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2011, 10:16:55 am »
Quote from: Very Cherry on March 10, 2011, 10:13:58 am
welcomes  :drinking:

what sort of advice is it youre after?

i can tell you that white ones are the fastest



Depends which engine is on board!  :wink: :laugh:

Welcome to the forum!  :drinking:
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Re: Looking to join the club......
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2011, 10:29:19 am »
Thanks.

Well it's general advice re. what to look for at a certain age, price I should expect to pay, potential longer term 'issues' etc.

At the weekend I am going to view a black 3 door, 54 plate, 58k miles. It looks immaculate on pictures but seems a bit pricey at £9k. Is a major service due at 60k?

Also, I am likely to be paying it up over 3 years so is this a big risk for a 2005 car?

I am probably better posting these questions in the general area......
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Re: Looking to join the club......
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2011, 10:39:26 am »
Maybe it's about time we build a buyers guide  :popcornsoda:
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Re: Looking to join the club......
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2011, 10:21:45 pm »
Quote from: Very Cherry on March 10, 2011, 10:13:58 am

Evidently, you can't trust Murdoch. Black is so fast not even light can escape!
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Re: Looking to join the club......
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2011, 10:41:03 pm »
Hi and Welcome along... :driver:
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Re: Looking to join the club......
« Reply #7 on: March 14, 2011, 08:53:24 am »
Quote from: stealthwolf on March 10, 2011, 10:21:45 pm
Quote from: Very Cherry on March 10, 2011, 10:13:58 am

Evidently, you can't trust Murdoch. Black is so fast not even light can escape!

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Re: Looking to join the club......
« Reply #8 on: March 14, 2011, 08:59:51 am »
Candy white is just a cover up for the real fastest colour, being Tornado Red...its in the name  :signLOL:
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Re: Looking to join the club......
« Reply #9 on: March 14, 2011, 02:14:54 pm »
Black, white, they don't stay that colour for long. Just look at Nath's, it got so dirty that the shine just slid off leaving a mucky residue behind!

Silver FTW!  :drool:
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Re: Looking to join the club......
« Reply #10 on: March 14, 2011, 08:22:46 pm »
Quote from: big al on March 14, 2011, 02:14:54 pm
Black, white, they don't stay that colour for long. Just look at Nath's, it got so dirty that the shine just slid off leaving a mucky residue behind!

Silver FTW!  :drool:
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But I do like a bit of RS!  :wink: :pomppomp:
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Re: Looking to join the club......
« Reply #11 on: March 15, 2011, 11:24:08 am »
RED DSG for the win everytime!  :star:
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