Charlie's SE binned - Replacement found!
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Re: Front End Update - CAT D write-off
Every cloud has a silver lining hey! Much worthy replacement. Best colour too 
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I think so too.
I considered the black, red or white - not that I don't like the silver or shadow blue, I just think the 3 colours look more 'GTi-like' to me.
I love the brightness of the red,the dark stealth of the black, but I just couldn't resist the white in the end. Bit lairy and shows off the features of grilles etc really well.
Let's see if I still feel like that when i'm washing it every other day!
I considered the black, red or white - not that I don't like the silver or shadow blue, I just think the 3 colours look more 'GTi-like' to me.
I love the brightness of the red,the dark stealth of the black, but I just couldn't resist the white in the end. Bit lairy and shows off the features of grilles etc really well.
Let's see if I still feel like that when i'm washing it every other day!
Re: Front End Update - CAT D write-off
I'm sure you'll be brave enough for a remap....
Better easier more comfortable drive with the possibility of better MPG ... you know it makes sense ...
Oh yes .. and it also goes faster ... so more fun .. and safer .. like you can get out of the way of idiots easier..
Now you just have to be patient... waiting for the payout ...
J
Better easier more comfortable drive with the possibility of better MPG ... you know it makes sense ...
Oh yes .. and it also goes faster ... so more fun .. and safer .. like you can get out of the way of idiots easier..
Now you just have to be patient... waiting for the payout ...
J
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Replacement confirmed!
Drove down to Poole yesterday to look at the GTi (300 mile round-trip)
Took her out for a test drive...mmmmmm!!
I've pointed out a couple of little bits to the dealership such as a couple of stone chips in the front bumper, chip in the windscreen and small bit of scrub on 1 alloy. They have agreed to do all the work FOC ready for when I pick her up.
Took a few pics...i'll post 1 up and a link for the rest.....
**White Polo GTi link to pics - Click Here**

Drove down to Poole yesterday to look at the GTi (300 mile round-trip)
Took her out for a test drive...mmmmmm!!
I've pointed out a couple of little bits to the dealership such as a couple of stone chips in the front bumper, chip in the windscreen and small bit of scrub on 1 alloy. They have agreed to do all the work FOC ready for when I pick her up.
Took a few pics...i'll post 1 up and a link for the rest.....
**White Polo GTi link to pics - Click Here**

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Re: Charlie's SE binned - Replacement found!
Nice!! bet you can't wait!
TBH I'd much prefer a white car to clean rather than a black or darker car. It shows imperfections farrr less!
TBH I'd much prefer a white car to clean rather than a black or darker car. It shows imperfections farrr less!
Re: Charlie's SE binned - Replacement found!
very nice which i gt white instead of black
lol
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Re: Charlie's SE binned - Replacement found!
Good stuff! Everything worked it good then!! 
Re: Charlie's SE binned - Replacement found!
hey mate, that was my old car, had hell of alot of trouble with it, hope its all fixed now!
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Re: Charlie's SE binned - Replacement found!
So do I!Seymour wrote:hey mate, that was my old car, had hell of alot of trouble with it, hope its all fixed now!
Ash
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The white gti?!Seymour wrote:hey mate, that was my old car, had hell of alot of trouble with it, hope its all fixed now!
What trouble?!
Re: Charlie's SE binned - Replacement found!
yea mate, well i bought it from breeze poole to , decemeber, had 3000 miles on it, had it for about 3 weeks then the steering just locked, was in and out of VW for ages , then it was in for about 6 weeks and they had to refund my money coz they just could fix it they said? but all must be well now if they have got it up for sale, sorry to give to give ya the bad news but thought best you knew 
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Thanks very much for letting me know. I remember your thread now!
Gonna speak to them tomorrow about it. They assured me there had been no problems when I asked why it had come in after 6k on the clock
Thanks again...another great reason to be a member on this site I guess!
Gonna speak to them tomorrow about it. They assured me there had been no problems when I asked why it had come in after 6k on the clock
Thanks again...another great reason to be a member on this site I guess!
Re: Charlie's SE binned - Replacement found!
np mate just thought its better you know, but hopefully all is sorted now and will be fine for you!
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Re: Charlie's SE binned - Replacement found!
Did it seem to be ok when you didn''t have the HID kit fitted?
Any chance it could've been a duff kit or something?
Any chance it could've been a duff kit or something?
Re: Charlie's SE binned - Replacement found!
Erm had same kit as everyone else,kit never went back on after got it bk in the end just stayed standard, they did say they was gna change the loom but said was gna take 8 weeks so want the money bk reallty, but wit the new loom all should be fine ?



