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Title: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: QD MBE on July 08, 2010, 10:36:06 pm
Since buying the Cayman, I have been looking for a Daily, and something to do the load carrying if required.

Bought this for £900, FSH, 125K miles, aircon (works well), all original Anni bits, came with a boot load of brand new VW OEM parts, 4 new falken tyres, loads of history, Interior is like brand new. one of only 150 16V anni's imported into the UK. I am the 3rd owner.

Drove it home and it gave 38MPG!  Cam belt has been changed twice in its life, but I will do it again soon, just for peace of mind.

Great car, wheels need some love (BBS Splities!), brakes need a bit of paint,  couple of rust spots, and it has Tax and test till Oct!


Quick few pics.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv211%2Fstokeballoon%2FDSCF3050.jpg&hash=175d5a5c643fd46d9671db21aa0988619a43a50d)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv211%2Fstokeballoon%2FDSCF3049.jpg&hash=0f34a04186d7a8199a1065a1a1ec3604f35064b0)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv211%2Fstokeballoon%2FDSCF3051.jpg&hash=04dce838dca58b985c3479cedae344006813c10e)

Not even washed it yet!
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: Poppa Dom on July 08, 2010, 10:41:26 pm
Looks nice Dave, good find!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: joesgti on July 08, 2010, 10:47:20 pm
Does that have the vr6 splitter?! Or did they come as standard on the anni's.

Slap some wax on it, a drop and itl be a
looker! I want!!  :party:
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: QD MBE on July 08, 2010, 10:52:30 pm
Does that have the vr6 splitter?! Or did they come as standard on the anni's.

Slap some wax on it, a drop and itl be a
looker! I want!!  :party:

Wax is happening this weekend, drop will not happen.  Would like to try and return it back to pristine/OEM+.

Wheels are first to get the treatment............ 
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: QD MBE on July 08, 2010, 10:54:05 pm
Ps the car is standard, including the Front splitter. 
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: joesgti on July 08, 2010, 10:55:30 pm
You know you wish you was low like me!!  :pomppomp:
 
:booty:
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: joesgti on July 08, 2010, 10:57:10 pm
So the anni's must have come with the vr6 splitter then.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: keith on July 08, 2010, 11:01:06 pm
Does that have the vr6 splitter?! Or did they come as standard on the anni's.

Slap some wax on it, a drop and itl be a
looker! I want!!  :party:

Wax is happening this weekend, drop will not happen.  Would like to try and return it back to pristine/OEM+.

Wheels are first to get the treatment............ 
Shout Dave :congrats:
oem its the future, i was going to buy one  but got talked out of it into a mk2 bad decision as its in car heaven. if you get bored of it give me a shout :happy2:
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: QD MBE on July 08, 2010, 11:04:01 pm
Does that have the vr6 splitter?! Or did they come as standard on the anni's.

Slap some wax on it, a drop and itl be a
looker! I want!!  :party:

Wax is happening this weekend, drop will not happen.  Would like to try and return it back to pristine/OEM+.

Wheels are first to get the treatment............ 
Shout Dave :congrats:
oem its the future, i was going to buy one  but got talked out of it into a mk2 bad decision as its in car heaven. if you get bored of it give me a shout :happy2:


Cheers Keith.

I have had a few 2nd dibs on it!  Quite a few from here and a couple at work.

 @ Joe, at least has got the Arch liners fitted! 
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: DaveB@Vagbremtechnic on July 08, 2010, 11:16:12 pm
Looking good Dave, red seat belts - proper thing!
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: T88OMM on July 09, 2010, 12:00:54 am
That's awesome Dave  :drool:
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: Saint Steve on July 09, 2010, 06:59:30 am
See if SteveP wants to buy your reg plate, might get your money back dave :wink:
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: CarrG on July 09, 2010, 09:07:51 am


Very Nice  :congrats:
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: tebotsc on July 12, 2010, 05:34:37 pm
nice classic
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: BeezerDiesel on July 13, 2010, 05:05:42 am
Having seen this car in the flesh, all I can say is it's an excellent car for the money. Nice honest original motor  :happy2:
Not as nice as the Porker next to it though........ :drool:
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: QD MBE on July 15, 2010, 08:17:18 pm
Spent £15 on it today.  New OEM plugs and 3 new wiper blades, sourced a set of refurbed splities.  Replaced the battery tray at the weekend, the previous owner had bought a new OEM part, and gave it to me.

Rear brake discs next.  £12 each!  Cheap motoring!
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: Greeners on July 15, 2010, 09:13:15 pm
Stuff all that, I want to see the post wash and wax pics!!  :party:

Oh, and I was first dibs!  :booty: :P
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: dan.payne on July 15, 2010, 10:57:11 pm
reminds me of my little Mk3 anni  :love:
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: Richn83 on July 16, 2010, 08:57:17 am
Nice motor, and sounds like it is going to get some proper treatment.  Almost a shame its high mileage, otherwise it would be a little minter.  :congrats:
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: Greeners on July 16, 2010, 12:15:45 pm
Nice motor, and sounds like it is going to get some proper treatment.  Almost a shame its high mileage, otherwise it would be a little minter.  :congrats:

It's low mileage for it's age!  :wink:
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: markymark on July 17, 2010, 08:51:05 am
Were those wheels any good Dave? :confused:
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: rdfcpete on July 17, 2010, 09:11:16 pm
I really like that Dave. Very tidy buy for less than a grand! Doesn't appear visually as thought it's done 125k.

With any luck, bearing in mind the number plate, Shaun Wright-Phillips will buy it for a lot more than £900 when you're done with it  :wink:  :laugh:
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: SteveP on July 17, 2010, 09:12:23 pm
Stuff all that, I want to see the post wash and wax pics!!  :party:

Oh, and I was first dibs!  :booty: :P

Back of the queue yim yam  :star:
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: Greeners on July 17, 2010, 09:43:03 pm
Stuff all that, I want to see the post wash and wax pics!!  :party:

Oh, and I was first dibs!  :booty: :P

Back of the queue yim yam  :star:

I was waiting for you Mr Sausage!  :P
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: SteveP on July 17, 2010, 09:49:33 pm
^^^ You know it makes sense Rodney :booty:
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: illyun on July 18, 2010, 09:44:28 am


I was waiting for you Mr Sausage!  :P

Ahemmm... can you and Steve take your private discussion offline...  :signLOL:   

Lovely Ani there by the way.. you got a bargain  :happy2:
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: jhtrophy on July 18, 2010, 10:09:20 am
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fjj462%2Fjhtrophy%2F1279443806.jpg&hash=777ad8858c40cc3cad1d260be4f807981324d75d)
not quite an anni but my 8v
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: QD MBE on September 01, 2010, 05:47:55 pm
Well happy.

Just changed the rear wheel bearings 2 weeks ago, new set of front brake pads, and shoved it through an MOT.  The parts cost me less than a £100, and TBH it didn't need new wheel bearings, just a tighten up would have done, but got them cheap (all parts OEM from the local VW Trade Counter)

12 months ticket first time! Nil advisories............

Well happy!

Emissions are well low too.
 :driver: :driver: :jumpmove: :jumpmove: :jumpmove: :pomppomp: :pomppomp: :star:


Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: SteveP on September 01, 2010, 08:05:25 pm
Make sure you keep looking after her for me Dave  :happy2:
Title: Re: Just bought a VW run-about - 1996 16V Anni
Post by: Saint Steve on September 01, 2010, 08:14:15 pm
Make sure you keep looking after her for me Dave  :happy2:
His Plate is on the car afterall :chicken: