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Grandad
23-01-2010, 18:41
for the missus ;D

http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=1063336682

http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=1063336691

http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=1063336748

Nov 2002 car, only the 180bhp version but the missus didn't seem bothered by this, personally I would have gone for the 225

I wasn't sure re the leather colour but it looks loads better in real life, the leather looks a bit rough in photos but wasn't in relaity

Paid £6.950 for it, this was the asking price but have got him them to do a cambelt swap, refurb all 4 wheels and a couple of bits of cosmetic work on exterior, I would imagine that is 500 quids worth of stuff

The number plate has been left on, can't decide whether to put it on retention and try and flog it or just bin it in case I can't recover the costs involved
Del Lardo
23-01-2010, 19:08
Hairdressertastic ;D
Jingo
23-01-2010, 19:19
Hairdresser or not - I love the TT :D
Garp
23-01-2010, 19:32
The TT is a nice little car.

Not bad given the chassis is the same as that of a VW Golf (Volkswagen Group A platform)
Grandad
23-01-2010, 19:34
apparantly original price was £27k with options 7 years ago :shocked:


hell of a lot for a glorified golf, they seem to hold value well though
Belmit
23-01-2010, 20:13
I'd buy one, and wouldn't care what anyone thought!
vix
23-01-2010, 20:39
It's on my list of 'a car I may buy this year'.... good price!
Flibster
24-01-2010, 01:12
More than a little...

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/falonbecker/BigGayAl2.jpg

But you already know that. :D

I do like the leather though. But I've got red and black leather so I'm not one to judge. :D
Davey_Pitch
24-01-2010, 04:03
I'd buy one, and wouldn't care what anyone thought!
Same here, always loved the TT, though I prefer the newer style as it reminds me a little of the Nissan 350Z in terms of looks.
Justsomebloke
24-01-2010, 09:33
She deserves it, I remember her to be a Lovely Lady. :)
BBx
24-01-2010, 12:53
Loved driving my ex's :D (the only plus about being with him!)

BB x
Dazzy_G
26-01-2010, 02:44
Well it could be worse :P i can hardly comment, having a license and no car sucks
Grandad
27-01-2010, 01:21
trying to work out when to pick this up, her current car isn't going for about 6 weeks

I want to minimize time spent with both cars insured but if I don't collect when I have paid balance then the warranty is running down

can't decide what to do with the number plate

S9RJJ

will cost me to put on retention ( this includes transfer fee )

£105 for one year, £130 for two years or £155 for three years

not sure if I could sell for a profit
Desmo
27-01-2010, 08:30
Why not change her name to match the plate?
Justsomebloke
27-01-2010, 09:38
Chop the plate in for a better one for the Missus. You are only talking a few hundred quid anyway & it will finish it off Lovely for her. :cool:
Grandad
27-01-2010, 11:41
Why not change her name to match the plate?

suggested that but she didn't fancy Reginald :D
Grandad
27-01-2010, 11:41
Chop the plate in for a better one for the Missus. You are only talking a few hundred quid anyway & it will finish it off Lovely for her. :cool:

She already has one anyway :)
kaiowas
27-01-2010, 12:51
I'd probably bin the plate off. So many meaningless plates like that floating about and nobody bar the original purchaser ever wants them. They're not even particularly common initials so the chance of finding anyone who'll want it is even slimmer.

EDIT - Other option is to contact the previous owner just to make sure they don't want their plate back. They may have forgotten to transfer it and they're probably your best (only) chance of finding a buyer.
Grandad
27-01-2010, 13:54
I tend to agree, if it had any value the dealer would have kept it, best scenario is make a hundred quid or so after what could be a week or a year
Grandad
16-02-2010, 21:26
got some new pics after I got it home and gave it a good wash

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/rotty66/DSC01646.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/rotty66/DSC01652.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/rotty66/DSC01651.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/rotty66/DSC01654.jpg

one thing I have noted is that while fuel consumption is good on a run it is appalling around town ( sub 20mpg )
Will
16-02-2010, 21:27
Literally no back room though!! :eek:
Grandad
16-02-2010, 21:31
Literally no back room though!! :eek:

I climbed in the back and got real panicky as I got stuck and my neck started to hurt, I had to exit lay on my back both feet first :shocked:

At least it has more than my Cayman though ;D