Just thought I'd put a little write up on my first Non-VAG motor. I've owned three Polo's before now, a 1994 Polo Coupe CL, 2003 Polo TDI Sport and the another Polo Coupe, in the form of a 1991 GT.
Been wanting one of these for awhile and having turned 21, I thought now was the time so the Polo was sold and this was tracked down on eBay just 12 miles away. The advert was appauling with wonky pictures and little detail. It didn't have the right engine, I didn't want a red one and it was UK spec but I went for a viewing anyways.
It drove mint and was mega clean, had been garaged all last five years, old man owned and in a very good area (his house could be regarded as a mansion!) Cambelt and waterpump etc etc had all been done and it was clear it had been looked after and cherished. A couple days later with some late night bidding and it was mine for a tidy sum.
First things first, I ordered some parts in. Coils and wheels were the two big purchases - ended up travelling to Wales for another eBay bargain. A brand new set of Ronal LS's! Wasted no time getting them fitted and giving her a quick clean the following weekend.
Next up - Interior. Really couldn't decide what wheel I was going to get, after awhile I took the punt and got a 330 OMP Racing GP. Really happy with it to be honest, much nicer than the dished suede item I had in the Polo. Digged out my old heavyweight stainless shifter and the Missis kindly bought me a tidy Kenwood Headunit for my birthday. A cheap set of black mats replaced the faded red ones it came with.
Couple of other bits and bobs have been changed, shortened plates, drilled airbox, new exhaust and the like. Bar that I've been mainly polishing to bring the paint up, waxing and treating the hood. In all honesty, it's the best car I've owned and blows all three Polo's out the water. Managed to fit everything in for camping too so its far from impractical!
Just for the comedy factor, my brother bought me the Disney Cars eyes so stuck them on pre-polishing.
Been wanting one of these for awhile and having turned 21, I thought now was the time so the Polo was sold and this was tracked down on eBay just 12 miles away. The advert was appauling with wonky pictures and little detail. It didn't have the right engine, I didn't want a red one and it was UK spec but I went for a viewing anyways.
It drove mint and was mega clean, had been garaged all last five years, old man owned and in a very good area (his house could be regarded as a mansion!) Cambelt and waterpump etc etc had all been done and it was clear it had been looked after and cherished. A couple days later with some late night bidding and it was mine for a tidy sum.
First things first, I ordered some parts in. Coils and wheels were the two big purchases - ended up travelling to Wales for another eBay bargain. A brand new set of Ronal LS's! Wasted no time getting them fitted and giving her a quick clean the following weekend.
Next up - Interior. Really couldn't decide what wheel I was going to get, after awhile I took the punt and got a 330 OMP Racing GP. Really happy with it to be honest, much nicer than the dished suede item I had in the Polo. Digged out my old heavyweight stainless shifter and the Missis kindly bought me a tidy Kenwood Headunit for my birthday. A cheap set of black mats replaced the faded red ones it came with.
Couple of other bits and bobs have been changed, shortened plates, drilled airbox, new exhaust and the like. Bar that I've been mainly polishing to bring the paint up, waxing and treating the hood. In all honesty, it's the best car I've owned and blows all three Polo's out the water. Managed to fit everything in for camping too so its far from impractical!
Just for the comedy factor, my brother bought me the Disney Cars eyes so stuck them on pre-polishing.