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 Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 1:48 am |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010
Posts: 3262
Trade Rating: +18
Location: Plymouth
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Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 2:07 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
Posts: 3948
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Location: A Track near you ;)
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It seems you can barely afford to run a GTi, and cant even save up for a 180!
So how are you going to afford to buy and then run a 180 
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Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 2:19 am |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010
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Location: Plymouth
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I can afford to run a gti mate and have done for the last 4 years, I managed to run a unreliable saxo vts for 3 years before that, it's the fact that I know to sort the issues out mentioned above it won't be cheap but have money put back meant for the purchase of the 180 to use and not every issue needs to be done at once, I just don't think it's fair if I leave them for the new owner
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Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 2:32 am |
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Joined: Jan 10, 2011
Posts: 1629
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Location: surrey
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Lol did your gf never look at the number plate?
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Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 2:37 am |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010
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Location: Plymouth
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Even if she did she wouldn't know what it meant anyway, she don't drive so cars don't take any interest in her lol
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Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 3:44 am |
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Joined: Feb 20, 2010
Posts: 49
Trade Rating: 0
Location: Crediton, DEVON
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would it be worth getting a quote on all the repair work first, or at least talking to a local garage to get an actual cost to fix? then u can decide to sell and let the buyer know how much it will cost to repair and they can then knock you down on cost of car or decide to leave it? only a suggestion as that is wot i would do.
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Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 4:02 am |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010
Posts: 7045
Trade Rating: +5
Location: In the garage
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| MattyP wrote: |
abs sensor needs replacing
coolant leak, believe to be from water pump
knocking noise from lower front left wheel
idle valve control needs replacing
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ABS sensor won't break the bank and although access to the plugs at the front is tight it's a relatively simple DIY job.
Coolant leak might just be the O ring seal on the coolant pipe going into the back of the water pump. Seals cost pennies and you just need some coolant and a new thermostat housing gasket.
Knocking noise could just be a drop link. Less than £20 to fix. Obviously could be a top mount or wishbone bush but it's simple stuff.
ICV is easy to fix especially when I have a spare that's yours delivered for £15.
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Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 4:04 am |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010
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Location: Plymouth
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appreciate what your saying Andy, the only downside to that is I may only get less than a grand if I sell and if thats the case it will take a long time to save up for the 180, at least 12 months for a perfect example
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Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 4:38 am |
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Joined: Jul 04, 2010
Posts: 351
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Location: kent
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i say get it fdixed and keep it
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Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 4:39 am |
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Joined: Nov 27, 2010
Posts: 11520
Trade Rating: +10
Location: What's it to you? ? ?
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| matt.handley wrote: |
| i say get it fdixed and keep it |
Sounds like his heart is already set on a GTI 180 & he just wants rid 
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Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 4:56 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
Posts: 74
Trade Rating: 0
Location: rhondda, south wales
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Why dont you strip and sell it? you could probably get £900 for the car, and around £250+ for the wheels, £40 for spoiler, £40 for arches, £40 for grill, £70 for angel eyes, £50 for the rear lights! You could get £1500 or more depending on your prices.
Realistically it is an old car, regardless of how it looks or how much you've spent on it. Some people may offer less because its not standard.
I paid £1600 for my 2001 2.0 cc (50,000 miles) thats lowered, with morrettes, gt bumpers, arches, pioneer dolphin cd player, plenty of MOT and nothing wrong with it. The bodywork was in mint condition not even a stone chip or a scratch. The seller wanted over 2k for it but no one was interested.
I got my dad, sister and her bf to ring offering silly prices so when i offered £1600 it was the best offer 
I wanted to sell my Y reg 1.4 quiksilver but i would of had a grand max and to me it wasnt worth it for what i'd spent. So i decided i would keep it until it was dead and have my moneys worth. Then it got wrote off my a motorbike outside my house and i got £1500.
I don't think yours is going to de-value much in a year so save up and then sell it with a good MOT. No point selling it now for around the same price you will probably get in a year if you havent got the funds for your 180 
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Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 5:13 am |
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Joined: Aug 20, 2011
Posts: 271
Trade Rating: +4
Location: worcestershire
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I think its a nice looking car and fix it and keep it for another 6 months or so then get a 180 if you can afford it
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Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 5:17 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
Posts: 1645
Trade Rating: 0
Location: Chasing Ash, Addaz and Lee........... hopefully catching Addaz and havin fun :P
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Listen to kirst, she speaks the truth
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Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 5:19 am |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010
Posts: 3262
Trade Rating: +18
Location: Plymouth
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| MrBSI wrote: |
| matt.handley wrote: |
| i say get it fdixed and keep it |
Sounds like his heart is already set on a GTI 180 & he just wants rid |
I wouldn't say no to a 180 mate, i've always liked the 206 so it only seems right to upgrade to the 180, it's just so annoying that my gti has these problems, knowing that I won't get much for it and the waiting til I have the money saved up
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Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 5:42 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
Posts: 2874
Trade Rating: +4
Location: Chichester, Sussex
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| kirsteyjames wrote: |
I got my dad, sister and her bf to ring offering silly prices so when i offered £1600 it was the best offer
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I did that when I bought my 180 
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