Mouse Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Hey guys, the dreaded day has come where I have to sell my car My new one (Abarth 500 SS) is due on the 10th and my insurance runs out on the 6th. I've basically cut and pasted below the details from my pistonheads advert. The car is looking better than ever, and its been fully detailed inside and out Description Up for sale is my 2001 VW Polo GTI which I've owned since July 2006. The car is in excellent condition for it's age and has been maintained regardless of expense. This is a rare model (only 3397 produced between 2000 and 2002) and features a very high specification. The car has tax until September 2010 and the next MOT is not due until March 2011. Reason for sale is that my new car is ready next month. Specifications as follows: GTI FEATURES - 1.6 16V engine with VVT (Rolling roaded to 126.9bhp) - Xenon Headlamps (self levelling with washer function) - VW Climatronic fully automatic climate control - Deeper GTI side skirts - Front honeycomb grilles - Red piped floor mats - GTI gearknob with leather gaitor and red stitching - External temperature gauge and analogue clock - Chrome dials - 6 CD Changer (note: will only function with original headunit which is supplied - see below) GENERAL FEATURES - ABS / PAS / EW - Heated Electric Door Mirrors - Rare full leather interior in excellent condition with heated front seats (£1000 option when new) - Front fog lights - Twin airbags - Cup holder MODIFICATIONS - OEM New Beetle chrome rear VW badge - OEM Mk4 Golf Anniversary rear GTI badge - OEM Mk7 Polo Rear Aero Wiper - OEM Bosch front Aero Wipers - Smoothed front bumper - Pressed UK Numberplates - OMP Upper Strut Brace - B&M Short Shifter - FK Konigsport Suspension (lowered 60mm, original sports suspension supplied) - Powerflex front suspension bushes - Fully refurbished 16" BBS RX alloys - JVC KD-AVX2 CD/MP3/DVD headunit with 3.5" colour screen (original headunit supplied) - RE Audio front component speakers (£250 new, original speakers supplied) - Predator 280mm front cross-drilled brake discs with Predator pads fitted in 2008 - Toyo Proxes 4 with good tread (fitted in 2009) - Philips Bluevision sidelights OTHER INFORMATION - Pedal Box recall completed - Fully refurbished gearbox fitted in 2009 - New alarm fitted with remote central locking in 2009 - New LUKS clutch fitted in 2007 - New OEM front grille and GTI badge fitted in 2009 - Brake fluid, pollen filter, spark plugs and fuel filter replaced in 2008 - Interior grab handles replaced in 2007 - Tracking and camber adjusted in 2008 - 2 keys provided - 2 previous owners - FSH up to 33k, with all further servicing and parts backed up with receipts - Oil changed every 5k since ownership - Always run on Shell V-Power or equivalent NEGATIVE POINTS - Rear washer disconnected due to fault (common problem) - Usual stone chips for it's age £3,700 O.N.O. No test pilots. Viewing highly recommended. Please contact me if interested Further pictures are available at the following website: Polo GTI pictures by Mouse_GTI - Photobucket Link: Volkswagen : RARE VW POLO GTI 1.6 16V (2001) General Photos Car is reasonably priced based on the spec in comparison to other GTI's and the recent work done on it. If you wish to view / buy the car, send me a PM and I'll send you contact details. I'm from today right through til Sunday. Through the week I'm available during the evenings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse Posted April 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 Car now provisionally sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse Posted April 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 now sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Glad it's sold for you, Mouse. I'm still amazed how much GTIs go for. I picked up a 53 plate 1.4 TDI (later shape than yours) for £2K in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now