MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: Stevepd on March 04, 2014, 07:23:39 pm

Title: Good things come to those that wait
Post by: Stevepd on March 04, 2014, 07:23:39 pm
So many moons ago I was in my 20's and back in the day the car of the day was 16v 3 door mk2 (PXI 2333). Our Son was born and after some 6 months we had to get rid as it was a right pain to get him in & out, so the valver went for a family car. Roll forward some 19 years and our boy is at University and the time has come to pass on the A6. I drop hints at a GTI which is received quite well and the hunt is on. I also looked at GT sports and found a couple to look at. My son & I set off to go and have a look but the GT had been sold and this left the GTI. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to have it, so a price was negotiated and cash changed hands. I picked it up on Christmas Eve with my "boy" sat beside me it was a real family moment for us. I haven't stopped grinning since and absolutely love it. One owner, FSH in the blue I wanted (oh and a 5 door!). Apologies for the crappy photo but it feels like the first day without rain :star:.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb32%2Fstephenpriestley-dean%2Fimage_zps9ddd4f97.jpg&hash=e7b9a4c30b79b57d12a08e2257271371e5ecc51a)

My wife says it's a mid life crisis, but so what........ :P
Title: Re: Good things come to those that wait
Post by: akbarirfan on March 04, 2014, 07:33:16 pm
Congratulations!
Title: Re: Good things come to those that wait
Post by: jbenekeorr on March 04, 2014, 07:54:00 pm
Looks very nice, especially in that blue - not a very common colour I don't think?
Title: Re: Good things come to those that wait
Post by: edewer on March 04, 2014, 07:54:54 pm
Same colour and number of doors as mine ! They look awesome when the sun hits them too! Congrats
Title: Re: Good things come to those that wait
Post by: prp74 on March 04, 2014, 08:48:58 pm
Welcome, and great choice. I've had my gti for 18 months and it still puts a smile on my face  :happy2:

Get some pics up.
Title: Re: Good things come to those that wait
Post by: Simon_2.0t on March 04, 2014, 10:33:36 pm
Congrats mate and welcome to the forum.

Plus a great story behind it  :happy2:

Any plans? Or keeping stock.

Si
Title: Re: Good things come to those that wait
Post by: marko on March 04, 2014, 10:36:44 pm
Best of luck with the new motor
Title: Re: Good things come to those that wait
Post by: MC71 on March 04, 2014, 10:48:18 pm
Nice one, she's looks like a beauty!  :drinking:

Now get that puppy slammed, rolling on 19"s with a sub in the boot and your 19 year old son will think your a legend!  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Good things come to those that wait
Post by: Hurdy on March 04, 2014, 10:51:00 pm
You're never too old!  :happy2: