My MINT VW Golf GTI Anniversary - Tornado Red

[Agar]

Hi all,

I don't think i'd ever buy a "normal" golf mk4 gti, the anniversary has ALOT of changes over the standard version (see below).

Anyway, I travelled down to Skegness to buy this after seeing it on Pistonheads with a fairly vague description - 3 owners from new, full VW service history, standard and pretty clean looking. Prior to buying my father and I made a 650mile round trip from Glasgow to go and see the car. Upon arrival we spent over an hour checking the car over, everything from service history to running gear checks was fine, even the common fan resistor problem! The spare wheel has never been used, no parking dents at all, BBS rims still in mint condition.

The car was like brand new, and very well maintianed (services ALWAYS done 10K prior to when they should have been done). The gearbox had been replaces less than 1K ago, new discs and pads were placed 3K ago along with various other bits and bobs. The car is really testiment to how well the previous owners have kept it. Nothing has been overlooked or skimped back on, and the reciepts prove it.

Before buying I phoned the garage it had been serviced in (Mansfield VW), i only had to mention the registration number and the service technician clocked the car staight away, and complemented just how pampered it has been, apparently well over 10K being spent on it by the first two owners (I have yet to check this though).

The car came with all old MOTs, service history, recipts, original dealer plates and stickers, limited edition plauge and all old tax disks.

Two weeks later we travelled down by train and collected the beauty you see below:

Spec:

VW Golf MK4 GTI Anniversary
Tornado Red (1 of 300)
41,000 miles
Full VW Service History (over £3.2K in servicing reciepts!)
Recaro Le Mans Interior (front and back)
BBS RC 18" Alloys
Black tint headlights and headlight protectors.
Michelin Pilot Sports
Uprated Discs front and rear.
6 speed gearbox
ATB LSD
180BHP 20v Turbo
Lowered suspension
Climate Control
Electric windows
Electric mirrors
Nokia Bluetooth kit
6 disc in dash changer.
OBC (It manages 40MPG to work in the mornings!)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/gara2k4/tn1.jpg

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Plans for the car:

-Remove nokia car-phone connector module.
-Fit new mats.
-Fit Denison Ipod Kit
-Get it detailed (not that it needs it to be honest!)
-Keep it well serviced and keep a back stock of OEM parts which are likely to become obsolete.
-No engine tuning plans whatsoever, its far to good to start tuning it.

Cheers,

Agar

[rick_s]

Congrats mate, it truly is in MINT condition as you described!!
I was thinking of getting one of these before I got my car, but I couldnt find any decent local ones and didnt want to travel more than 50/60 miles away! But I suppose if you're willing to travel that extra bit (..and then some!) you will do alright!
Rick

[Agar]

This is the first car ive really travelled for but its been more than worth it. I'd never hesitate to do the same thing again.

[BennyGTI]

Afternoon ,

I have just picked up on this thread and that is one MINT car, it looks like it is just out the showroom. Well worth it!! Are you going to do any mods your self or leave it as is, e.g remap etc. I would be in two split decisions personally, its perfect already, and very fast for the weight and size. But some do want more ?

Cheers, Ben

[Agar]

Im leaving it 100% standard with the exception of the ipod kit. It'll be cheaper that way, i will be stockpilling a load of parts though so i can keep it in A1 condition.

[paul b]

It's just gorgeous !

Paul

[Agar]

Small update: 10.9.2008

Ordered an aftermarket BBS Centre Cap tool off ebay since the standard ones are useless.

Also heres a few pictures i missed last time, plastic covers still on the rear seatbelts from new:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/gara2k4/resized5-6.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/gara2k4/resized6-6.jpg

PS Why is there no option to edit my original post, I would like to add the date of this latest update into the title.

[dubcruiser]

That is a gorgous car mate! Tonado Red looks so nice and its quite rare in any model.

I have effectivley the same car as you but non anni and I love it.

Keep yours in that condition forever and it will be worth £1000's in years to come!

[patvr6]

Nice ride was going to purchase one similar before opting out for my Mk3

[jefinabox]

corr blimey that is lovely!

[DJ Shep]

:notworthy

amazing :approve:

[punit12]

shiny shiny shiny:D
LOVE the colour

[MK2-Golf]

Very nice clean example! :D

[kiptaylor]

that is one cracking golf!well done mate.got to agree with you,best to keep it original and not tinker with it too much.if you ever decide to sell................

[martyb27]

Mint is certainly the word, nice one!! ;)