my first car!

[Wombteeth]

Hi,
just bought my first car. its a 1999 vw polo 1.0! there's a couple of things that need doing to it. my main priority is the wheels. they are in pretty bad contition. so i was thinking what can i put on it? i really like the polo gti wheels (BBS RX-II - off the mk5) but what size am i limited to? There's a set on ebay, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=280340668760



also im looking for a part. you can see on the photo below that i want the silver bit below the grille. whats this bit called and where can i find one?

[RandonGUY]

They're a straight fit, don't worry about sizes.

[RandonGUY]

And that is the grille surround.

Scrap yard, £5 probably at the most.

[Wombteeth]

ahh nice one. just ordered some new clear front and side indicators. im going for the simple but good look. i dont want it to look like its been majorly overhauled. this week is agony tho.. i bought it sunday and i have to wait til saturday to pick it up after its been serviced/mot etc. longest week of my life....

[Craney]

Did i read right £1795?

[Wombteeth]

you did... got it for 1600 with mot service and 6months tax. bad deal?

[RandonGUY]

Err, well the link didn't work for me. But I wouldn't want to spend more than £900 on a Mk4 Polo to be fair, especially the 1L. :O

[Andy1.6]

Without being rude, that isn't a great deal, but to be honest, if you got a decent car from it you're pretty much sorted and its not too bad!!

I managed to pick up my 1.6 2 years ago, 12 months tax and test, full service, 4 new tyres and a years guarantee, from a dealer at 1200.

To be fair though, thats all because my step mum is sick at haggling!!!

[Wombteeth]

na i see where your all coming from. but apart from the wheels being in a mess and couple of minor things, its mint the interior couldnt be more perfect if it tried. but you know whats its like... get a licence, you just wanna car and drive!

[Wombteeth]

is it possible to get it chipped? if so would it make a huge difference?

[16vMoose]

hmm i rekon you could have gone to town on the dealer and got it for cheaper. I managed to get my 1.4 16v for £1,270 (after a lot of haggleing lol) with everything the highet spec you can get on that car in very good condition. anyway welcome dude

[george-225]

i got my 1.4L 1996 for £600.

[NOZ]

Mine is fully stacked with mods and for £1700 you could've had it lol.

However, I do know where you're coming from and if the car serves you good then I wouldn't complain either

[randomage]

I've just paid 1900 for a mint 1.6 GL, drives like a dream! If it does the job well and there are no mechanical problems, It's been worth the money. Enjoy the car