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Back to VW after a long spell with Subaru!
« on: May 06, 2014, 04:36:25 pm »
Hi guys,

After a long spell away from any Veedubs my last being a mk4 R32 I've bought myself a 5 door candy White gti!
I recently sold my Impreza P1 which I adored immensely but with a growing family a 2 door car was proving difficult especially as a daily driver!
Anyhow I have to get up to speed in the VAG scene again as it's been a few years now since owning one.  I have previously owned a few variants from back in the day such as the Leon Cupra R, mk4 gti turbo, V6 4motion, gt tdi 130 & a R32.
I'm looking forward to improving the GTI with some upgrades in the near future but in the mean time I'm concentrating on getting it serviced, with a cambelt & waterpump change & along with 4 new tyres . I'll also be endeavouring to tackle the VW dealerships to see if they will come good with the typical rust corrosion on the front arch & boot lid. Though I'm not holding my breath!
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Re: Back to VW after a long spell with Subaru!
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2014, 04:52:46 pm »
I'll get some pics up soon or I may even start a project thread in members rides as no doubt this won't be staying standard for too long! :grin:  :laugh:

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Re: Back to VW after a long spell with Subaru!
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2014, 05:29:07 pm »
welcome mate.

Love the candy white GTI's - get some pics up  :happy2:
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Re: Back to VW after a long spell with Subaru!
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2014, 05:58:17 pm »
Welcome to the forum-get a build thread going-post pic up including the p1

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Re: Back to VW after a long spell with Subaru!
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2014, 08:25:02 pm »
Welcome mate, what spec does your GTI have? Not forgetting get some pictures up. :happy2:
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Re: Back to VW after a long spell with Subaru!
« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2014, 11:20:04 pm »
Thanks guys for the warm welcome I'll make sure to start a new thread with pics of the car.  It's currently standard & completely unmodified. I'll post a pic or two up shortly.

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Re: Back to VW after a long spell with Subaru!
« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2014, 11:23:34 pm »
Welcome mate, what spec does your GTI have? Not forgetting get some pictures up. :happy2:

Cheers mate & I'll get some pics up soon.  As for spec its pretty much basic, I think! No leather, xenons or sat nav. unfortunately!

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Re: Back to VW after a long spell with Subaru!
« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2014, 11:54:13 pm »
Welcome mate, what spec does your GTI have? Not forgetting get some pictures up. :happy2:

Cheers mate & I'll get some pics up soon.  As for spec its pretty much basic, I think! No leather, xenons or sat nav. unfortunately!
Some people prefer tartan, xenon's can be retrofitted or you can buy lookalikes plus the sat nav can be retrofitted also mate.
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Re: Back to VW after a long spell with Subaru!
« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2014, 11:15:46 am »
Welcome mate, what spec does your GTI have? Not forgetting get some pictures up. :happy2:

Cheers mate & I'll get some pics up soon.  As for spec its pretty much basic, I think! No leather, xenons or sat nav. unfortunately!
Some people prefer tartan, xenon's can be retrofitted or you can buy lookalikes plus the sat nav can be retrofitted also mate.

Cheers dude. I will be keeping a close eye on the sales section. I think at some point I'll upgrade to bbs ch alloys, xenons & a upgraded stereo system. I have to say I do like the tartan though! The edition 30 has all the best bits in my opinion.

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Re: Back to VW after a long spell with Subaru!
« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2014, 08:55:45 pm »
Welcome mate, what spec does your GTI have? Not forgetting get some pictures up. :happy2:

Cheers mate & I'll get some pics up soon.  As for spec its pretty much basic, I think! No leather, xenons or sat nav. unfortunately!
Some people prefer tartan, xenon's can be retrofitted or you can buy lookalikes plus the sat nav can be retrofitted also mate.

Cheers dude. I will be keeping a close eye on the sales section. I think at some point I'll upgrade to bbs ch alloys, xenons & a upgraded stereo system. I have to say I do like the tartan though! The edition 30 has all the best bits in my opinion.
Best thing to do mate keep your eye on the For Sale section & eBay plenty of bargains pop up. I agree with what you said about the Edition 30's have it all, I'm just missing a highline dash. :booty:
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