Westons' GTI - returning to standard

[RedRobin]

Trying to save up for a house so it's looking like my car may have to go. Been offered a decent trade in so if I go for it I'll be returning to standard soon 

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Such a very fine example and embodying a lot of love and care. Still, your missus wouldn't agree with me! Ladies generally prefer houses to cars.

[Nodz]

Really sad news and something i didnt expect to read. its a brilliant looking car and shame to see it return to standard.

Hope there's another way to save so you can keep it

[RedRobin]

^^^^
It's like we are losing a goodie isn't it, Nodz 

Sad, and it's not even our car!

[Weston]

Cheers guys, didn't really expect anyone to be bothered 

I don't want to get rid of it but my saving potential is seriously reduced by running it. If anybody wants to buy it as it is that could be an option. Otherwise there'll be a long list of parts if I sell. The garages offer is the same whether standard or modified 

[Nodz]

Well IMO it's one of the nicest modded cars on here. Still looks OEM and not been done to ott. The wheels and zorst are the best parts.

I know what you mean about eating away at your saving potential. I'm in the same boat myself but luckily I have a company van and SWMBO has a little corsa so my car only comes out at weekends or long journeys so runnin costs don't become an issue. If I didn't have the van I might be in the same scenario.

As you say definately worth putting back to standard if theres no price difference as you would get a nice bit of money for the house fund with your mods. But hopefully you can find a way to keep her

[Tamiyoman]

Well IMO it's one of the nicest modded cars on here. Still looks OEM and not been done to ott. The wheels and zorst are the best parts.

I know what you mean about eating away at your saving potential. I'm in the same boat myself but luckily I have a company van and SWMBO has a little corsa so my car only comes out at weekends or long journeys so runnin costs don't become an issue. If I didn't have the van I might be in the same scenario.

As you say definately worth putting back to standard if theres no price difference as you would get a nice bit of money for the house fund with your mods. But hopefully you can find a way to keep her

If I did not like having a quick car (which I do) or travelled more miles (I do only about 3-4k PA) then I would probably have a Bluemotion, had a courtesy car today and averaged 65.3mpg on my 38 mile round trip 

[Andy]

one of my favourite cars on here--shame you might be selling up :sad1:If you take the mods of your car and sell them at least it will be extra money

[Weston]

one of my favourite cars on here--shame you might be selling up :sad1:If you take the mods of your car and sell them at least it will be extra money

That's the plan. I reckon there's a good £2.5-3k in parts if I'm lucky followed by lower insurance, tax & general running costs.

[Gti_Mad]

sorry 2 hear your sellin dude shes a beaut

p.s am intrested in your rear bumper if you return 2 stock mode 

[Weston]

Haha here come the vultures  only joking!

[nathangallo]

Haha here come the vultures  only joking!

 :signLOL:im keeping my eye out 

[Weston]

I've been toying with a few ideas etc but whichever way I look at it my car is costing a lot to run & has a lot in it value-wise.  I'm going away in a couple of weeks, while I'm gone the car will be returned to standard. I'll probably list all the parts that are up for sale before I go so they have a chance to sell. For anyone interested this is what is likely to be available. Please note this is not a for sale thread.

19" VMR V710 reps, Forge Twintake, Black VW Grille Badge, Carbon Fibre Fog Grilles, GTI Footrest, GTI Seat Inlays, R32 Rear Bumper, Milltek Non Res Quad, decat DP, Carbon Fibre Mirrors, OSIR Carbon Fibre Rear Valance, OSIR DSG Paddles,
OSIR Instrument Surround, R32 Brakes front & rear, Newsouth  Boost Gauge & vent pod,
Aluminium Climatronic Rings, WALK, VF Engineering Engine Mounts, GTI Stitched Mats, DSG Badge, Chopped Engine Cover, Hella DRL's, Eibach Pro Kit.

Now I just need to find all the original bits!

[Nodz]

Sorry to hear mate, as said before one of the best cars on here

[Weston]

For sale thread now up 

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,47625.0.html

[reevesy]

Can you email pics of the VMR wheels to mreeves_29 @ yahoo. com