I bid you gentlemen farewell
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I bid you gentlemen farewell
Gents, its been hard to do, but my beloved mk1 has been sold.
I decided to get something more modern as the missis needs to share a car with me. She liked but didn't want to drive the mk1 as she was scared it might break down (as if :wink: ) Anyway its gone to a good home, a mate called Dan who i'm sure will look after it.
But its not all bad, i've stuck to the best hatch there is and bought another golf (my 3rd) - a mk3gti16v which i'm very happy with. I won a haynes manual for it on ebay on sunday for ?2 !! and i've been to GSF for plugs, filters, oil etc today. So hopefully it'll be good to me.
I know the mk3 gets a panning from the golf purists, but i actually really love the 16v lump and it handles pretty well considering its 1120kgs. I could see myself delving into suspension mods down the line though :wink:
Anyway, thanks so much for all your help, i only wish i could find a mk3 forum thats even close to the level of technical expertise as this forum is.
All the best,
Greg
ps. here's a few pics of the new car.
I decided to get something more modern as the missis needs to share a car with me. She liked but didn't want to drive the mk1 as she was scared it might break down (as if :wink: ) Anyway its gone to a good home, a mate called Dan who i'm sure will look after it.
But its not all bad, i've stuck to the best hatch there is and bought another golf (my 3rd) - a mk3gti16v which i'm very happy with. I won a haynes manual for it on ebay on sunday for ?2 !! and i've been to GSF for plugs, filters, oil etc today. So hopefully it'll be good to me.
I know the mk3 gets a panning from the golf purists, but i actually really love the 16v lump and it handles pretty well considering its 1120kgs. I could see myself delving into suspension mods down the line though :wink:
Anyway, thanks so much for all your help, i only wish i could find a mk3 forum thats even close to the level of technical expertise as this forum is.
All the best,
Greg
ps. here's a few pics of the new car.
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good luck old chap :evil:
ur be back
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ur be back
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There's not a wave goodbye smilie
you will be back one day :wink:
you will be back one day :wink:
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ill give you 6 months :wink:
all the best mate, nice looking motor that!
cheers,
paul
all the best mate, nice looking motor that!
cheers,
paul
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Mk1s are a bit like the hotel California… you can check out, but you can never leave. You'll be back, maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon; and for the rest of your life… 8)
Three misquotes in one post!
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Sorry to see you go Greg (but can I use your pics in next years calendar you sent me?!!
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seriously tho, shame but looks like you have bought a tidy example of the MK3 - and as stated, you will be back!!
Best wishes
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seriously tho, shame but looks like you have bought a tidy example of the MK3 - and as stated, you will be back!!
Best wishes
Andy
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Good riddance mk3 scumbag! 8O
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Just a little farewell jape! Only kidding! Best of luck and I hope you will see sense in the near future!
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Nothing wrong with the mk3, makes a good reliable daily driver. Maybe in the future greg you will have the oportunity to own both so you can pamper a mk1 on the weekends
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drew said
Mk1s are a bit like the hotel California… you can check out, but you can never leave.
Too true - that is the best thing I've heard for a while hehehe…
I went down the Mk3 route and missed the old Mk1 almost immediately. Luckily it didn't sell and was sat on the drive waiting for my return!
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Many thanks guys, i'm touched :cry:
I think Drew summed it up perfectly - i'm just checking out for a while, i'll be back one day. Hopefully with a nice campaign
All the very best,
Greg
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All the very best,
Greg
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Sorry to hear you're defecting Greg
enjoyed the 1.1 blog. You'll be back.
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Very nice looking mk3 Golf Greg
, no doubt everything is electrical, with on rattles, no vibration, no RUST and is very comfortable. Makes sense really.
All the best Greg.
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All the best Greg.
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Very nice looking mk3 Golf Greg , no doubt everything is electrical, with on rattles, no vibration, no RUST and is very comfortable. Makes sense really.
But what whould you you do with your evenings/weekends? Enjoy yourself, spend money on the other half or the kids? Where's the fun in that.. :dontknow:
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Seen you back on the site soon Greg…!
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Drink more beer?
1664 is 95% water.
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I'd have changed the missis and kept the car - much better plan! - lolI decided to get something more modern as the missis needs to share a car with me. She liked but didn't want to drive the mk1 as she was scared it might break down.
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Probably cheaper! :wink:
You should drink more water.
1664 is 95% water.
Drink more beer?
1664 is 95% water.
Drink more beer?
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