Torsten2001 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I got a call from a friend asking if I'd like this beast, for free! MOT until May, tax just out and an auto GTi no less! bit of a blowy exhaust and a few small rust niggles but otherwise I am sooooo happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompei Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Wow, just lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Jammy swine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 ^^ What he said. ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 lucky twat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel bickle Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 That. tosh, is going to drive you mad.Whilst deeply envious -I think its going to help send you to an early grave.But -if its working -enjoy it. Nice acquisition.How many have you got now -you're acquiring faster than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 That is tremendous!I'd be terrified of the impending open wallet surgery I might be subjected to if I owned one though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torsten2001 Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Well I drove it home last night from Hertfordshire around the M25 and through London and it behaved itself beautifully. The boot is damp and there's a few spots of rust, there is a blow from the front of the exhaust but that's it for niggles, ALL the electrics work well and the Auto box is nice and smooth, you know I will hardly use it and I'll keep it warm so I am hoping it's going to be nice back to me!I have got a lot of cars now, haven't totted them up recently but I'm expecting another later, and tomorrow. I'm now consciously avoiding ebay and classifieds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 They do drive pretty well those GTI autos - they're not hugely quick but they're a very torquey engine so they're relaxing to drive. A bit undergeared for such a big, slow-revving engine IMHO but they still seem to manage 30 to the gallon so can't be that much of a handicap. How's the suspension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Average Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Nice one Mr T. :DHow do you do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrogeezer Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 free!! I'm sure a while back you were trying to thin down your collection?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Ted Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I was going to say Spawny Get, but then I realised its a CX.... Mwahahahahahaahhahahaahr......   Best start sleeping with a good auto electrician..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross_K Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Nice one. Enjoy it! Even Pistonheads is feeling the CX love these days: http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default ... ryId=18981 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-j Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 OOF!you've made the right choice - the shite choiceWhere abouts is the rust? (as if I don't already know ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torsten2001 Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 They do drive pretty well those GTI autos - they're not hugely quick but they're a very torquey engine so they're relaxing to drive. A bit undergeared for such a big, slow-revving engine IMHO but they still seem to manage 30 to the gallon so can't be that much of a handicap. How's the suspension?Suspension seems bang on at the mo, I'm wierded out by the strange steering and brakes though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torsten2001 Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 Nice one Mr T. :DHow do you do it!Thanks! I don't know but it's undeserved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torsten2001 Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 free!! I'm sure a while back you were trying to thin down your collection??I know, I still am sort of! Change is as good as a rest though and would you turn this down for nowt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torsten2001 Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 OOF!you've made the right choice - the shite choiceWhere abouts is the rust? (as if I don't already know )The chassis is superb, just front wings behind the arches, sill tops ans bubbles on the roof and rear wing, I haven't really seen it in the daylight to be honest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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