1997 VW VOLKSWAGEN GTI
350 xxx Kms
2.0 Liter 8 valve
5 Speed manual transmission
Black, Two (2) Door Hatchback
Passed Aircare February 25, 2014 with flying colours (no more need for aircare now)
Oil and Filters changed every 5K or 3 months
Power Sunroof
Power Door Locks
KW V1 Coilovers
Techtonics Exhaust with Magnaflow Muffler
BBS RA with NEW rubber (only if close to asking price-- if not, I have some stock wheels)
Thule Roof Rack not included (unless we work something out)
Sound system not included (unless we work something out)
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Everything works! Throws absolutely no problem codes!
Car is extremely reliable as I have replaced most things on it. It is a blast to drive and pulls real nice. Nobody can believe that it has as many KMs as it does – proof that it was extremely well maintained and cared for by a VW enthusiast.
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Things the previous owner said he’d done just before being bought by me approx 2 years ago:
- Heater Core
- O2 sensor
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Things I’ve replaced (I’ve tried to include as many as I had written down):
- Spark plugs and intake manifold gasket – February 2014
- Oil sender - January 2014
- Left and right axels (not just CV boots) – December 2013
- Starter motor - December 2013
- Left and Right ball joints – December 2013
- Driver’s door striker - October 2013
- Oil Pressure switch – October 2013
- Audi TT control arm bushings – August 2012
- Brand new front calipers, pads, rotors – November 2013
- Clutch, flywheel, rear main seal – October 2013
- Battery (with warranty) - September 2013
- Coolant overflow bottle – August 2013
- Ignition Coil, Distributor, Cap, Rotor – March/April 2013
- Ignition switch – December 2012
- New rear pads and rotors, adjusted handbrake – November 2012
- Alternator - September 2012
- Pioneer CD/MP3 with Auxiliary input – September 2012
- Timing belt, water pump, old style tensioner, thermostat – August 2012
- Valve cover gasket – August 2012
- Both front wheel bearings – August 2012
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Things added to improve the car:
- New low-beam bulbs and yellow fog light bulbs – January 2014
- Michelin low-profile wipers – September 2013
- Full cat-back exhaust system (Techtonics with Magnaflow muffler) – February 2013
- KW V1 Fully height-adjustable Coilovers ($1200+ new) – November 2012
- Installed cabin-filtration unit – September 2012
- Power door locks – September 2012
- Mk4 VW GTI shift knob - unknown
- Replaced torn e-brake boot - unknown
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Disclosure:
- Some rust on the bottom edge of the hatch lid and the rockers (common)
- Occasionally the airbag light blinks on and off – no codes, and it goes away
- Waiting for warm weather to put back one of the rub strips on the door
- Driver’s seat has wear on the outside bolster (common)
George