Hi everyone.
Now custodian of Mk2 Golf GTi (8 V) 1990 carrying 84k miles of baggage, purchased in exchange for BMW M3 E46 (2004) plus a bit more cash, from local German classic car dealer here in the West Country.
Bit of a culture shock, but at my age 68 years, need to manage expectations where my licence and day to day running costs are concerned etc.
Already experienced a duff immobiliser, which dealer is sorting, otherwise my initial shake down drive (Covid-19 distancing adhered to) gave me cause to believe this car will provide much needed fun factor in my future driving experience.
Already preparing a mental 'list' of things car will benefit from when funds allow. I have secured an agreed valuation with LV insurance and mindful of straying away from original/stock vehicle status to an 'improved performance' moniker which might impact on vehicle valuation.
Any real life experience in this area would be gratefully received.
The sharp-eyed amongst you will have noticed my user-name 'marcos gt'. This was the first car I ever owned, and wish I could be re-united with it again, if it has been spared (YPC 200 G).
Hello!
Is it a white Golf... never enough white ones?
Probably teaching you how to suck eggs but Cazana shows YPC200G is still on a Marcos and gets MOT'd regularly. Gov.UK says it's also currently taxed so somebody has and uses it.
'Fraid not... she is Schwarz black.
Thanks for marcos research, not much cop at IT/media stuff. Good to know my kit car from hell is still doing the rounds!
Suppose we'll make an exception this time... Now, if it'd been yellow!