scotty86 Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 ok guys dilema i have found 2 GTI's that i am v interested in buying and i need help deciding which one...option1Raven Blue GTI43 thou miles (no service history)condition- decent... wheels need refurb, gti badges been removed , non standard backbox 6 speedstandard gti interiorsunroof33 miles from my door and 2 spare gti wheels with saleoption2Reflex Silver48 thou miles (full vw service history and cam belt done)condition- looks mint in pics, on coilovers pretty much standard6 speedleather interior400 odd miles from door lolnow i dont mind traveling so thats not really a prob i have viewed the blue one today tho and it looks good am just torn between the both, i like the standardness of the silver but the raven blue colour is awsome and could be returned back to standard... but no service history guys help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dont need write a lengthy reply just write a colour or vote lol and need answers asap as buying v soon!!! cheers scotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaRNi! Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 blue because most of them are silver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBR Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Sod colour. Go with the "better" car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARAHGTI Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 haha, i didnt even read the details before voting Raven Blue.However after reading the descriptions i'd go for the silver one purely because of the service history etc.Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicki Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Raven for its rarity.Drive them both & decide once you've tried them both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty86 Posted August 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 cheers guys keep the votes comingbasicly coming down to raven blue vs servise history lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaRNi! Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 i havnt got service history and its the best car ive driven. girlfriends is fully serviced up by VW up to 2,000 miles ago and its ****ed! SERVICE HISTORY MEANS COCK ALL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthie Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Blue for the win As Nicki said, drive both if you can dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty86 Posted August 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Blue for the win As Nicki said, drive both if you can dude.drove the blue one toda... and i would take some beating from the silver as it was driving pretty smooth!!! was loving it...the misses had a 1.0 arosa and my god what a diff im deff hooked on the GTI fun to be had!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam K Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 you could probably trace some of it's history through a vw dealer if it's been serviced at main dealers.i'd go with the blue one cos u can always get a leather retrim at a later date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupoluke Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 id go for the silver because of FSH and its standard. debadging and backbox is normally the first thing chavs do when they get there car so it might have been hammerd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaRNi! Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 majority of cars on here are debadged me thinks!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartagram Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Blooooooooooooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam K Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 id go for the silver because of FSH and its standard. debadging and backbox is normally the first thing chavs do when they get there car so it might have been hammerd.so are the majority of gti owners on here chavs?mine was debadged and had an aftermarket backbox and as far as i'm aware i'm not a chav. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaRNi! Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 yeah i thought that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARAHGTI Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Prices would help.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah_Diamond Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 (edited) Go for Blue, it's different - too many Silvers..... and Service History only means it's been serviced. Gives no indication as to whether or not it's been screwed.At the end of the day it's your choice, I'm sure you'll find some standard bits and bobs - if not you can always haggle on price for no service history and buy the standard bits with the money you save Also, you haven't mentioned previous owners or prices - should give you some indication as to how much the sellers think they're worth - helps if you know how much the sellers value the cars at. Edited August 18, 2008 by Sarah_Diamond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupoluke Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 so are the majority of gti owners on here chavs?mine was debadged and had an aftermarket backbox and as far as i'm aware i'm not a chav.now now i didnt say that. i just said it was a possibility Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jowey Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 (edited) oops wrong thread Edited August 18, 2008 by Jowey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 The no service history of the Raven need not be a put off. Talk to the current owner and see how much they know about looking after the car and servicing it has had.Has it had a cambelt change? If not hat may give leeway for a bit of haggling.New GTi badges available on eBay by the bucket load.Spare Bathursts with the Raven may give some money back too. (I would be interested in buying one off you if they are decent )Second hand car buying is a lottery and you just have to go with your gut feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty86 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 price wise v similar...pics blue one is on autotrader http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/c...rgeId=762706213 and the silver is p4nry club lupo member now i must say when i think of the nitty grity stuff i am more attract to p4nry's loop as this guy has been top cominication wise and seems like a top genuine guy...decisions decisions...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 price wise v similar...pics blue one is on autotrader http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/c...rgeId=762706213 and the silver is p4nry club lupo member now i must say when i think of the nitty grity stuff i am more attract to p4nry's loop as this guy has been top cominication wise and seems like a top genuine guy...decisions decisions...... I know which I prefer and would go for, but I am biased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty86 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 I know which I prefer and would go for, but I am biased. p4nry's bud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr ColinG Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 price wise v similar...pics blue one is on autotrader http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/c...rgeId=762706213 and the silver is p4nry club lupo member now i must say when i think of the nitty grity stuff i am more attract to p4nry's loop as this guy has been top cominication wise and seems like a top genuine guy...decisions decisions...... I voted Blue, dont know why But Thats a nice silver one Your choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 p4nry's bud?Maybe! I love all the Raven ones I've seen, but they are all so gleaming I would be scared to let the Raven Team down! If you buy the Raven I'd still be interested in one of the spare wheels ...and is there room around here for another silver GTi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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