Any of you know this car?

[Dee-vub]

Why the hell is this goin so cheap?? Looks a really nice example and tastefully modified! The BBS RM's alon should bump up the price a bit!

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/207414.htm

[garnier]

Yeah it is well cheap for the spec. As you know if it's too good to be true it usually is....

[polo_gti21]

something fishy bout this polo not quite sure what but something is wrong for that price.

[Dee-vub]

Yeh thats what i was thinkin, i was lookin to see if it had been a write off or anything, but no mention of it.

Obviously not lookin to buy it but just found it a little strange to be honest

[Ollie_R]

Maybe because it's modified is the reason it isn't selling. I wouldn't really buy a modified car, that's why I'm putting my Polo back to standard when I get around to selling it.

Also, I'm not too sure on the following modifications:

- Superchiped*
- Ecko tech valve*
- The numberplate (does he run it all the time?)

There are examples of better GTI's out there.

*both are his spelling mistakes, not mine.

[Si_GTi]

The Ecotech valve is definitely something to be avoided IMHO.

I posted up a long long time ago when a colleague at work picked up a 106 GTi that had a Powerboost Valve fitted, the old thread is here and there are some interesting and informative replies from bstardchild!

I imagine an Ecotech valve is much the same as a Powerboost Valve if not identical?

[MaxZ]

Wow that thread was a LOONG time ago

[Mouse_GTI]

I've heard lots of bad things about that Echotech valve total screwing up your car also

[Dee-vub]

yeh but i'v seen more extensively modifie cars sell for ALO more.....and i'm pretty sure you wouldt put your price that low becasue its had them mods....it would still in theory make the car more valuable.

[samuel090180]

-VW Polo Gti 1.6 16v
-2000
-75000 miles
-T+T
-Metallic Black
-Power Steering
-Superchiped
-Ecko tech valve
-Driver/ Passenger Airbag
-Kamei Grill
-Middle and rear powerflow exhaust
-Sport spark plugs
-Remote central locking
-Clifford concept 300 alarm
-Remote start engine
-K+N induction kit
-15" BBS alloys
-Black Diamond clutch
-Reconditioned gearbox
-Full electrics
-Climate control (Climatronic)
-Sport seats

theres your reason...

[Luke'sGti]

pmsl - yeah that must be it.

[Ian_R]

-VW Polo Gti 1.6 16v
-2000
-75000 miles
-T+T
-Metallic Black
-Power Steering
-Superchiped
-Ecko tech valve
-Driver/ Passenger Airbag
-Kamei Grill
-Middle and rear powerflow exhaust
-Sport spark plugs
-Remote central locking
-Clifford concept 300 alarm
-Remote start engine
-K+N induction kit
-15" BBS alloys
-Black Diamond clutch
-Reconditioned gearbox
-Full electrics
-Climate control (Climatronic)
-Sport seats

theres your reason...

Niot to burst your buble mate, But a whole Lota GTi's have Recon Boxes, as there like Choclate, just do a bit of searching on this forum and you'l see, also shouldnt matter if professionally done!

[tomo87]

everyone who has had a recon box has had problems! if they havent yet they will have soon.......i had problems so i got a re-manufactured one from VW and touch wood im ok!

[samuel090180]

-VW Polo Gti 1.6 16v
-2000
-75000 miles
-T+T
-Metallic Black
-Power Steering
-Superchiped
-Ecko tech valve
-Driver/ Passenger Airbag
-Kamei Grill
-Middle and rear powerflow exhaust
-Sport spark plugs
-Remote central locking
-Clifford concept 300 alarm
-Remote start engine
-K+N induction kit
-15" BBS alloys
-Black Diamond clutch
-Reconditioned gearbox
-Full electrics
-Climate control (Climatronic)
-Sport seats

theres your reason...

Niot to burst your buble mate, But a whole Lota GTi's have Recon Boxes, as there like Choclate, just do a bit of searching on this forum and you'l see, also shouldnt matter if professionally done!

The guys gearbox has been reconditioned as is probably still playing up, so he has priced the car cheap, in order to cut his losses.

[tomo87]

most probably!