oxfordlad Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Had my car for nearly a year now and love it to bits. At the time the extra money for the 18" alloys would just tipped me over the edge of being able to buy the car (was on a strict budget). Cleaning the car today the tyres are getting towards they end of their lifecycle, by the end of the summer I will need to purchase 4 tyres (already rotated once). Now this is a possible plan.. Rather than purchasing 4 tyres (say 300-400) pounds, I could purchase a set of 18" monza to alloys as new as possible with as new as possible OEM tyres for around 1000 pounds (I am sure this can be done). Sell the 17" alloys I have, get perhaps 500 pounds for them with worn tyres. If goes to plan it would only cost me 100 pounds or so to upgrade (considering I were to purchase 4 tyres anyway) If anyone can help with this please let me know. If you know what I can expect for my old wheels, what new ones will cost or if you have some your thinking of selling then be intouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winrya Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 I would spend the money as they are well worth it. Problem is, you might need to settle for replicas at that price as the official wheels are £244 each inc vat at cost price (£380 is what vw will try to sell them for) The replicas do look very impressive though. One option is to get a used set of 18's off someone who is upgrading to the bbs 19's Good luck, i promise you will love the car so much more sat on your drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordlad Posted May 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 I would do my best to buy second hand, but very new condition, like those that go for the 19" option Would not really want to get the replics to be fair. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMB Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 sorry to scupper some of the plan, going rate for 2nd hand 17", with worn tyres would be circa 300 not 500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordlad Posted May 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Wow, thats a lot less than it was, looks like I would have to do some extra saving then... will do some research on ebay perhaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Be aware that your car is registered with VW as supplied with 17's and therefore they won't honour any warranty issues regarding the 18's you buy in spite of them being genuine. It's not necessarily a problem but the position I am in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordlad Posted May 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Tis a good point, being an import I only have another year warranty left, so I may well just wait till that point and get it Revo'd etc too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 The only likely 'problem' you might get with the Monza 18's is the 'white worms' - Purely cosmetic fortunately but replaceable under warranty if you make enough noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMB Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Wow, thats a lot less than it was, looks like I would have to do some extra saving then... will do some research on ebay perhaps. [/ QUOTE ] bear in mind the price that 'was' , related to nearly new tyres, yours need replacing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordlad Posted May 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Hmmm, I am not convinced, will do some research I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyGTi Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 I reckon your plan will almost work (bar a £170) as I have done the same . I purchased my 18" Monzas on E-bay for £800. The wheels were mint with no scuffs or scratches. The tyres had around 6mm tread left all round. For around £1000 you may get a brand new set. I have seen these go for around £1100 a year ago but recently prices have dropped to around £1000. I also recently sold a spare set of 17"s on E-bay for £330. The wheels were mint but 2 tyres needed replacing (with two on 5mm). So this confirms what Sussex Steve said above. Finding a good set of 18" Monzas on E-bay may take a while...I suggest you set up an e-mail search alert in E-bay. If you find a set, then let the seller know you are serious and offer them a buy it now price straight away, otherwise you may lose them to someone else (this happened to me twice). Hope this helps Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordlad Posted May 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 That is very good advice, thank you! So the 17"s sold quick enough then? 2 tyres of mine will need replacing in about 2000 miles others have around 6mm on them. 2 have pretty minor scrapes and one with some marks on the blade. Other than that they are in good condition. So looks like I need to aim for 300 pounds. Will try and work out how to use that email alert thingy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyGTi Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Look for the "Save this Search" Option after doing a Search in E-bay Put something like "Genuine Monza 18" as your search string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordlad Posted May 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Done.. Thank you! Will keep you lot updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyGTi Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Sold my 17"'s quite easily - someone sent me a message with an offer to "buy it now" at £300. I haggled a bit and we agreed on £330. He came round the next day and collected them. When looking for the 18"s ask for the BBS number on the back - the most recent Monzas are RD305 I think, and the older ones are RD278 (or something similar). Best if you can collect and pay cash as I would be suspicious of anyone not letting you do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyGTi Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 These would have been OK for you - they got snapped up quick though !!...but it gives you an idea. new 18"s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordlad Posted May 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 As you say, would have been just right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Slightly off topic...I saw a VW tansporter van in Basingstoke last week with Monza II alloys. Such a waste!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winrya Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Slightly off topic...I saw a VW tansporter van in Basingstoke last week with Monza II alloys. Such a waste!!! [/ QUOTE ] Would love to have seen it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReflex Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 dsgwagen seems to be selling them on E-bay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?V...s_promot_widget wonder if it's the same guy who get's on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 [ QUOTE ] dsgwagen seems to be selling them on E-bay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?V...s_promot_widget wonder if it's the same guy who get's on here? [/ QUOTE ] it is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacknelle Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 [ QUOTE ] These would have been OK for you - they got snapped up quick though !!...but it gives you an idea. new 18"s [/ QUOTE ] They'll be the ones I bought I had to collect them the same day though to guarantee getting them as the seller had loads of interest. You'll be lucky to get a set through letting the auction run to it's conclusion - if you spot a set you're best off making a decent cash offer asap. I managed to sell my 17's with 6mm of tyre tread left for 400 quid - advertised them on gumtree. The guy who bought them fitted them to his VW Caddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 A decent cash offer (to now fellow TSNer OliH, following that deal) secured my 18's . Re the VeeDub Transporter van, there's a quick version which is extremely quick!! I think it's okay to fit Monzas to something like a van which is a VeeDub but not pretending to be a GTI like an ordinairy Golf might be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordlad Posted May 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 I guess you will have to watch this space over the next few weeks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordlad Posted June 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Wheels sourced! should get them Sunday or Monday... However wont be able to fit them till the 28th of June when I return from holiday :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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