It's been 10 and a half years since my last post!

Discussion in 'Say 'hello' in here.' started by Pecker, May 15, 2019.

  1. Pecker Forum Member

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    Hello Folks

    Surprised to see I could still log in, considering my last post was 12 August 2008 [:D] (Mk2 gear shift repair guide).

    I'd been over on UKPassats for a number of years, then UKSaabs, on DelSol UK to satiate my love of the little two seaters, and Briskoda since 2012 with a V6 Superb and then an Octavia vRS TSI.

    However, at the weekend I traded in the vRS and picked up a GTI with 24 miles on the clock. Lets see if I can remember how to upload photo's:

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    And I'm very, very happy with it. Heated leather, pano roof, virtual cockpit, adaptive cruise, apple car play, and lots of gizmos [8D]

    My Wife's had a '65 plate Polo GTI for a couple of years, and I recently bought my Son a Touran after his Vectra GSi failed an MOT with spectacular aplomb. Kids have moved out though, so while we're a VW family, we're a GTI household!

    Anyhoos, I just thought I'd pop in a quick hello, again, seeing as how I'm chuffed to be back in a GTI :thumbup:

    Gaz
     
  2. oldnick

    oldnick Paid Member Paid Member

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    Welcome back, any future plans for this high miler? ☺️
     
  3. Pecker Forum Member

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    Think I'll wait 'til it's out of warranty before I start thinking about that. I had the vRS mapped to just north of 300bhp (220ps as standard) which made it a fair bit more sprightly. At 200 miles now, I haven't really stretched the GTI's legs yet, but I think it'll bop along okay.

    Gaz
     
  4. dragonfly

    dragonfly Paid Member Paid Member

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    Welcome!
     
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  5. bigeyd Forum Member

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    lol post whore [:D]
     
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    Tristan Paid Member Paid Member

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    Awesome car, welcome back!
     
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  7. Pecker Forum Member

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    I'm pacing myself :lol:
     
  8. Pecker Forum Member

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    Just crossed 1200 miles after a week away and 800 mile round trip and I have to say it's a very well sorted machine.

    Picked up a bloody chip out of the OSR alloy at 135 miles. Unbelievable [:[]

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  9. Pecker Forum Member

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    The GTI's gone off for a three day break, having a wheels off detail and ceramic sealant (KubeBond):

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    Getting it back Thursday all being well. Looking good so far [8D]:clap:

    Gaz
     

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