antera309 3 Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 After thinking long and hard about what to buy for my next car, I decided to stick with VW. Despite the horror stories about VW Dealers, it was the only choice. As good as some of its competitors are, they all look horrible compared to a Golf. Why is it that other manufacturers seem to think a hatchback should look like an MPV that's been shrunk in the wash? Nasty.Anyway, it's a 2002 GTi Anniversary model in black magic (same colour as the VR Highline) with the 1.8T 180BHP engine.It's a total minter and has only done 30k (it's been garaged for the last year!). I'm chuffed to bits with it.Even after being used to a cam'd & remapped VR6 (I haven't driven the cabby much since the charger went on), the performance does not disappoint. More pull at low revs and slightly less at the top end. No big deal.And it's just so quiet and smooth. Lovely recaro interior too.Anyone selling their VR and looking for a logical replacement could do a lot worse than one of these.No plans to mod the engine at present, but it will be getting a full TV/DVD/MP3/Navigation system soon... Link to post Share on other sites
VR40 0 Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 lovely mate, i had a race with a silver one last night actually, he did me off the line but i soon caught up lovely cars, definately a car i'd consider next...Greg Link to post Share on other sites
SankysVR6 1 Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Lovely motor, your R32 alloys would also look nice on there. IMO i think it coud do with lowering a bit and maybe get rid of the tints.How about some pics of the inside Link to post Share on other sites
antera309 3 Posted September 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Yep, I'm no fan of the tinted rear windows either - I want it to look totally OEM. I take it any bodyshop would be able to remove the tints for me?The R32 Aristo wheels would look good on it, but the Anniversary BBS RCs are rarer. We'll have to see! Maybe I could keep the Aristos and use them as "winter wheels".VR40, I'm not surprised at your victory - a VR6 at 4500RPM+ is a formidable force, more than a match for the Anni and most other hot hatches to be honest. The more bottom-heavy power delivery of the 1.8T will actually take some getting used to after driving VRs for almost 5 years! Link to post Share on other sites
6potmkII 0 Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 nice one nick, always loved the anni model Link to post Share on other sites
SankysVR6 1 Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Yep' date=' I'm no fan of the tinted rear windows either - I want it to look totally OEM. I take it any bodyshop would be able to remove the tints for me?[/quote']I'm sure read somwhere that you can take them out yourself. Espically a man of your tallent will have no problems doing it. Link to post Share on other sites
bazz780 0 Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 nice car,, had a GTi turbo last year at some point and like you say... the drive does not disappoint!!!looks sweeeet Link to post Share on other sites
goonersteve 0 Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Lookin good Nick :-) Link to post Share on other sites
antera309 3 Posted September 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Thanks for all the positive comments guys, I'm glad you approve!! Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Nice, you can't not like the Anni model. Extra umph in em to normal 1.8T Link to post Share on other sites
badboyV6 4 Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 love anni's fella :-) too much gap under those arches though. Drop it.. ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
Earwig 89 Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Looks nice m8 :-)Nice little daily driver ! Only thing I would change is the Dune Buggy stance. Other than that they don't look bad the way they are.Good choice Mark. Link to post Share on other sites
Petesvw 0 Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Agreed nick, looks sweet mate, glad ya still keeping the cab too : ) Link to post Share on other sites
Dubsingh 0 Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 sweet ride luks moody just luv it tinted/black look front lights perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites
antera309 3 Posted September 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Cheers guys!Yes, I'm keeping the cabrio for now, although I am going to sell a whole load of bits off it starting with the s/c. Keep your eyes on the classifieds, bargain hunters! Link to post Share on other sites
Dubsingh 0 Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 those rims hmmmmmm Link to post Share on other sites
antera309 3 Posted September 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 those rims hmmmmmmThe R32 wheels would look AWESOME on a Rallye, especially a blue one. I've got the right size tyres on there too! Do you want 'em? Link to post Share on other sites
mike 6 Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 Looks nice mate, allways liked the anni Link to post Share on other sites
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