306 GTI 6

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Seen what looks like a nice example of one of these near me. Anything I need to specifically check has been done at 91000 miles?

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Not spoken to the chaop yet, but the A4 sheet in the window says the aircon is very good...gonna call today and try and see it this evening.

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Are they reasonably economical then? Tbh, anything over 30mpg would be a breath of fresh air after my old Volvo.

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I'll not be using it for commuting. Bar the odd supermarket 2 miles each way it'll be 20 miles minimum on A roads.

Went to see it last night. Lovely interior, very few squeaks and rattles, engine sounds sweet. FULL service history, mostly main dealer. 3 previous owners, goes like stink and makes a lovely noise. Oh, and the aircon does work.

Downsides are a few parking dings and stone chips and the odd bubble that I can easily get after.

I'm giving him a deposit tonight!

Thanks all for the advice.

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C.A.R. said:

Have to plug 306oc.co.uk as a good forum with lots of knowledgeable members and no subscription fee.

Again look forward to seeing some pictures of it...And amazed that the aircon works!

I was amazed, the seller is very proud!

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Just been to pay a deposit, she's mine on Saturday!

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Not sure if mine is China or Nile Blue...guess I'll find out when I get hold of it TOMORROW!!!

Pics to follow on the Reader's Cars thread.

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C.A.R. said:

Well what reg is it?

If it has frosted headlights and the rub-strips down the sides are more square-edged then it's likely a phase 2 and will be Nile Blue. These stopped in 1998 I believe, so anything V-plate onwards should be China Blue (but stranger things have happened...)

it's a Phase 3. 2000 V

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oops. And look at the chaos you caused. I always try not to crash them. The Volvo the other week was the first one I've done for about 15 years or so.

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FFS!!! Car stolen from outside vendor's house last night. Police recovered, vendor is collecting it now....

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paulshears said:

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FFS!!! Car stolen from outside vendor's house last night. Police recovered, vendor is collecting it now....

Even cheaper now then

We'll see what the damage is but I'm feeling like walking away, tbh.

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m8rky said:

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FFS!!! Car stolen from outside vendor's house last night. Police recovered, vendor is collecting it now....

Mmmm very hard to steal without keys.

He seems like a genuine guy, retired, wife's a teacher. I doubt he'd try this on for a £200 deposit, which I'm going to demand back in any case.

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No damage, found about 1/8 mile away with rear wheel removed...picked it up this lunchtime and it's pretty good. Couple of small things to be looked into but overall, I'm happy. Did 50 miles today of varying surfaces and road types, some urban ste, performed impeccably. Weird driving a manual after 2 years of autobox luxobarging.

Needs a proper clean and polish, but not bad looking either...

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C. Grimsley said:

Looks like a china blue one, great colour when all clean and polished.

Carl

You'll be seeing it intimately soon, Carl. It was me who e-mailed you recently for a cambelt kit quote and there's a couple other things I want you to look at. Get paid on the 15th so I'll be in touch soon after. I passed your place today as it happens. Were you one of the bunch stood outside? (about 16.00)