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Offline jayha11

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Collecting 'Darth' Sunday *Updated*
« on: February 15, 2015, 07:31:28 pm »
Hi Everyone

My name is Jamie, 30 year old logistics manager based near Birmingham. Looking to dip my toes into the German scene for the first time. Previously I have owned several French hot hatches and 3 Impreza's.

I am looking for a manual, 5 door Golf GTi and my budget is 6k. If anyone knows of anything I should be wary of it would be much appreciated but I do intend to have a good search through the forum as I am sure these questions have been raised many times before.

Hope to join you all in the Dub world very soon!
« Last Edit: February 21, 2015, 09:02:08 pm by jayha11 »
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Re: Just a quick hello
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2015, 08:45:13 pm »
Welcome  :happy2:

Good luck with the search. Keep an eye on the classifieds and try and get one with a good spec.

You won't regrate it  :party:
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Re: Just a quick hello
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2015, 08:11:51 am »
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Re: Just a quick hello
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2015, 11:21:47 pm »
Been having a right good butchers over the last few days. Lost of good examples around my 6k budget. What I cannot decide is whether to go down the manual or dsg flappy paddle route. Would have been nice to try both but unfortunatley the dsg's dont seem to be very local.
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Re: Just a quick hello
« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2015, 11:25:20 pm »
I haven't tried the manual but the dsg is brilliant mate it would be my choice every time.

Good luck with the search
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Re: Just a quick hello
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2015, 01:33:36 pm »
Found a very tidy example 50 miles away from me.
2006
89k with full dealer service history
DSG Paddle shift
18" Monzas just refurbished

Very excited!
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Re: Just a quick hello
« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2015, 02:05:34 pm »
Get it bought !  :driver:
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Re: Just a quick hello
« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2015, 03:32:59 pm »
Car is in having a new MOT and I have arranged to collect the car Sat morning subject to a satisfactory inspection/test drive for a very good price.  :jumpmove:
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Re: Just a quick hello
« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2015, 08:08:56 pm »
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Re: Soon to be a new owner: What a day!!!! *Updated*
« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2015, 07:15:31 pm »
So after heading up to view the red GTI DSG today I was bitterly disappointed. It was described as in great condition but was very tatty, had a clunky heater fan and just didn't give me good vibes.

The next car on my list sold on-route, a black GTI DSG.

Final car I viewed was an 05 Black GTI Manual which from the outside is in pristine condition. The only thing which stopped me driving away there and then was the fact the drivers bolster cloth is really worn with rips to add. Apart from this the interior is unmarked and in great condition. I am just worried I wont be able to fix this and/or sourcing a replacement tartan 5 door seat maybe hard to come by and expensive.

Help!!
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Re: Soon to be a new owner: What a day!!!! *Updated*
« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2015, 07:21:57 pm »
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,93358.0.html

sounds like you had a great day looking at cars it something I don't like doing myself  :grin:

just make sure its the car you want as you should be able to get a very nice gti fro 6k  :happy2:
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Re: Soon to be a new owner: What a day!!!! *Updated*
« Reply #11 on: February 21, 2015, 07:34:25 pm »
Welcome along
keep  a look out in the classified on here also
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Collecting 'Darth' tomorrow! *Updated*
« Reply #12 on: February 21, 2015, 09:01:31 pm »
So I have found my GTI guys.

Outside it is immaculate, I even struggled to find stone chips at the front! Fresh refurbished 18" Monzas wrapped in new Goodyear tyres. Full VW service history also. The only thing I need to address is a hole in the drivers bolster.

I had set out searching for a DSG but after driving both I simply enjoy changing gear too much and think the DSG novelty would have worn off fast. Will be picking 'Darth' up tomorrow afternoon. Canny wait!!!


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Re: Collecting 'Darth' Sunday *Updated*
« Reply #13 on: February 21, 2015, 09:22:22 pm »
Good stuff mate. Looks a very good example. Will keep an eye out to see any further mods :drinking:
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Re: Collecting 'Darth' Sunday *Updated*
« Reply #14 on: February 21, 2015, 10:18:56 pm »
excellent one
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