So this little gem popped up at a local dealership. 2011, 1 owner, clean records, well maintained, no accidents. Under 15K miles.
I almost didn't go see it because it's "black" and I didn't want a black car. The color is called Phantom Black and changes quite a bit depending on the light. From afar it looks like plain black, up close it looks graphite gray, and under bright white lights in my garage it looks chocolate metallic.
I worked out what I think was a very good deal and did what I didn't think I would and got rid of the GTI. The thought of maintaining an expensive Japanese car and a high mileage German car in addition to an expensive to maintain classic car was too much. The GTI was also due for some major services and repairs from track use.
The old:
2012-08-07 10.28.24 by JJR329, on Flickr
The new:
IMG_4493 by JJR329, on Flickr
IMG_4489 by JJR329, on Flickr
IMG_4494 by JJR329, on Flickr
I've added Rally Armor mud flaps and it goes in tomorrow for tint. I'll post up some new pics once I get it back and cleaned up. Next is probably a tune, I'm thinking AMS STX300 with the Cobb AP. Don't want to go crazy with mods, just a couple things.
Also thinking of trading in the all-seasons for some Blizzaks and then get a new summer set next year.
The weather has been raining like crazy here and I've been having a lot of fun with the car. The AWD system is incredible! Gobs of traction, the car just goes.
I almost didn't go see it because it's "black" and I didn't want a black car. The color is called Phantom Black and changes quite a bit depending on the light. From afar it looks like plain black, up close it looks graphite gray, and under bright white lights in my garage it looks chocolate metallic.
I worked out what I think was a very good deal and did what I didn't think I would and got rid of the GTI. The thought of maintaining an expensive Japanese car and a high mileage German car in addition to an expensive to maintain classic car was too much. The GTI was also due for some major services and repairs from track use.
The old:
2012-08-07 10.28.24 by JJR329, on Flickr
The new:
IMG_4493 by JJR329, on Flickr
IMG_4489 by JJR329, on Flickr
IMG_4494 by JJR329, on Flickr
I've added Rally Armor mud flaps and it goes in tomorrow for tint. I'll post up some new pics once I get it back and cleaned up. Next is probably a tune, I'm thinking AMS STX300 with the Cobb AP. Don't want to go crazy with mods, just a couple things.
Also thinking of trading in the all-seasons for some Blizzaks and then get a new summer set next year.
The weather has been raining like crazy here and I've been having a lot of fun with the car. The AWD system is incredible! Gobs of traction, the car just goes.
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