Daily driver/winter runabout bought. Job done

[Chilliman]

Picked it up yesterday, Golf VR6, its got PS, AC, ABS, ESR, OTC, and loads of other stuff. I have no idea what any of it is or what it does, but what a great little car. According to the 'OTC' I've got just over 30mpg ave since picking it up yesterday. And I can floor it on a damp road and it doesn't instantly try to swop ends... or kill me And I can get my mum and dad in it. Although I'm not yet convinced that's a plus point

It goes like a train, and has something called FWD, which apparently is good news in winter time I can (although only on second day of ownership) thoroughly recommend one of these small germanic shopping trolleys as a great alternative to getting the Chim out in the wet/icy/snowy conditions that we will likely get in the coming months

Will post pics if anyone interested

Cheers,

Chilli

[phazed]

I'm interested!

These are great little cars, I love a decent hatch, (not french!).

I'm sure you'll have great winter fun with it. If it looks like a bad winter, consider a set of winter/snow tyres, pretty awesome!

[JPW231]

Good choice. First hatchback to put a narrow angle V engine in. Nice little runaround

[Chilliman]

JPW231 said:

Good choice. First hatchback to put a narrow angle V engine in. Nice little runaround

Yep , I'm very impressed with this, never had a Golf before, other than 5 days with a MkII GTi in the mid eighties as an insurance loan car whilst my XR thingy was being repaired . It's a 16 year old car (older than the Chim), yet it drives superbly and the engine is silky smooth even at 108000 on the clock....... Was looking at Skoda and Passat diesels, something sensible, but couldn't help it when I saw the add... Paid 1800 quid, huge amount of car, performance, and fun for the money.....

Pete, piccie here

Chilli..

Damn, won't upload a piccie, I'll try again

[Chilliman]

Worked this time

Or rather it didn't

I'll try again later

[phazed]

Just the job Richard!

[Simon says]

Nice hack, just a heads up check oil level regular, the VR6 design some use more than others.

[JPW231]

Looks fairly tidy. Loved Golfs, the fast ones since Mk1&2 GTI's. Then VW lost their way, but I rejoined the old with a MkV 2 years ago.

[domV8]

Chilliman said:

It goes like a train

Always arrives late, doesn't work with leaves, and smells of body odour..?

Not selling it to me


Dom

[pwd95]

Got something similar. A4 2.8 Quattro, very pleasent machine indeed.

[ANDV8]

Nice one, my brother had an R32 still one of the best cars I have driven.
Andy

[GasMunkey]

phazed said:

(not french!)

Oit!

Can you beat my little 308 with its average over 30 miles?

[Chilliman]

80.6 mpg at 50mph. Awesome. must be HUGE fun

[SILICONEKID340HP]

GasMunkey said:

phazed said:

(not french!)

Oit!

Can you beat my little 308 with its average over 30 miles?

Which model is that because i am buying the 308SW estate 1600cc Diesel..

[GasMunkey]

Chilliman said:

80.6 mpg at 50mph. Awesome. must be HUGE fun

Summer, me you drag strip or a very very long run way,

[Chilliman]

GasMunkey said:

Chilliman said:

80.6 mpg at 50mph. Awesome. must be HUGE fun

Summer, me you drag strip or a very very long run way,

Done.

Prepare for depression GasMunkey

[GasMunkey]

Chilliman said:

GasMunkey said:

Chilliman said:

80.6 mpg at 50mph. Awesome. must be HUGE fun

Summer, me you drag strip or a very very long run way,

Done.

Prepare for depression GasMunkey

If I win you have to clean my car wearing a dress so every one can see!

[SonicHedgeHog]

GasMunkey said:

If I win you have to clean my car wearing a dress so every one can see!

I'm not sure everyone wants to see! All protagonists must wear pants.

[Chilliman]

SonicHedgeHog said:

GasMunkey said:

If I win you have to clean my car wearing a dress so every one can see!

I'm not sure everyone wants to see! All protagonists must wear pants.

Fair point, but i think the loser should go 'commando' on the day