Stan 24v

Tell me when you saw Ben Stiller wheel spinning it in the last movie you didnt want a Gran Torino 8)

I fucking hate all the nob eds on the roads who cut you up, makes my blood boil :mad: C U Next Tuesday ;)

Do body shops remove dinks too? getting my front end sprayed soon, and could do with a couple of dinks removing from my doors.

You not tried re-programming it then? Could save you £40

Not sure to be honest mate. Ive seen standard VR's in the same condition going for £4k+, but obviouslty mine has a 40k 24v engine in it. Not really sure what its worth.

It doesnt actually "need" anything, bt Im sure your car didnt "need" a schrick, know what I mean? Its just things I'd "like" to do to it.

Its not lack of money, just lack of money to throw at it and make it like I want it to be. Guess I just need to be a bit more patient!!

I saw daz's Passat and its lovely, but Ive seen a nice 4mo for te same price to. I sold my last C (VR) and regretted it, which is what would probably happen again. I think Im sticking with it, unless someone offers me good money which I cant refuse. ;)

Chuck in a king size snickers and I'l think about it :lol:

Now that has put the cat amongst the pigeons!!! Think I may need a test drive Jay, that way I can really decide!! ;)

Think we're gonna get a MK IV for the mrs, and that should satisfy my needs for a bit of modern and a bit of playing. Im gonna keep the C, and start the long old road to geting it looking how I want it, but it may take some time. That syncro is appealing though :lol:

Not too keen on smarties to be honest ;-)

Well if you want my C, then I'll think about it, maybe????

Though, it is more economical, and powerful 8)

Stan I love your Corrado mate.... I wish I had your car with that engine in it, thats what I would love to do next but it would make the car far too expensive to keep.... how much does it cost matey[/quote:344c1] circa £3k for the install mate, plus what I paid for the car in the first place. Maybe Im just being too impatient?? I want it to look like it does in my head now, not in the future, know what I mean?

Yes it makes sense mate. I'd like to make mine as nice looking as yours, hence the reason I feel downhearted on occasion as I just cant afford to do all the work to it that I';d like to :( Maybe if I can get rid of the mrs Beetle soon, and get her a 1.8T then I'll solve the problem, by being able to drive the modern Golf, and keep the C??? Thats starting to sound more like sense actually!! Anyone want to buy a New Beetle???? :lol:

I quite like the idea of something like this though: http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/124089.htm Can you see where Im going? I know the C is exclusive (it is only one of two 24v's (running) in the UK ;) ) just thinking of a change.

Maybe mate. Just want something more modern I think. I know there are costs associated with other cars, and I know they can also cost a lot of money, but I think its more the fact of a newer car with the newer feel etc. I dont know really what it is. Ive been thinking about it for a while now, but not sure what to do, its not an overnight thing. Id like to do a fair amount of stuff to my C, and maybe thats the problem?? maybe I dont need something newer, but just to be able to make the car how I want it, and currently I cant. Perhaps I should sell it, buy a standard VR and then personalise it, but keep the 12v engine. But then I know I'd miss the 24v!! Or maybe I could get a valver or G60 and play with one of them?? :mad: :mad: :mad:

Maybe it should be removed then?

They do lose their programmes, and can be reprogrammed. Look in the owners manual, or do a search on google for it. It involves placing the master key in the ignition and the second in the door iirc.

Well, Im going through that stage that everyone goes through at some point - should I sell my car? I love my car, and it puts a smile on my face whenever I drive it. However, I just sometimes long for something a bit newer, more modern, and that (hopefully) wont have to spend a small fortune on when things go wrong. Im currently not in the position to change things and add things to the car that I'd like to, financially ie wheel etc. Also, should jobs need doing on the running gear/bodywork etc then things start to get a bit pricey. The engine should be fine however. Theres also the other costs associated with a modified car like insurance. The other cars Ive been toying with are Passats B5/5.5 4Motion/Syncro or a Golf 1.8T/4Mo. Now before you go shouting off about the difference in ride quality and fun etc, i already know that, hence the reason Im asking this. I could however pick up a fairly decent 1.8T for circa £4k and have some money to spend on it. Theres also the other problem that would someone want to buy my car with the modifications? ie for insurance purposes etc. then theres the question of value. I know what Ive spent on it, and I have a price that I think its worth, but others may not agree. Its all dilemma's really, and I may get in it later and decide Im keeping it! Or I may not?? What do I do??????? :cry:

I reckon the bump strips look better on the red C's as they break up the colour somewhat. On a dark C you dont really notice them anyway. Looking good Jim, as it was at stealth 8) Happy Birthday too ;)

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Looking forward to seeing the progress of this mate, that suede looks like a nice touch 8)

Nice mate ;)