Phase 1 GTi 8v

Post by **Tim Leech** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 2:22 pm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1988-Citroen- ... 2c5e94281d

Havent seen one on a dealers forecourt like that for years, a good machine polish and some proper trims (artic steel and RXBX have some) and it would look good. Phase 1 Gti's are getting rare now, bit optimistic though at that kinda money but lets hope!

mds141 · Post by **mds141** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 3:39 pm

Looks like an honest example. They keep coming out of the woodwork.

Mike P · Post by **Mike P** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 6:27 pm

I would say that was a fair forecourt price.

Bx's in general are rare cars now, pity the prices haevn't risen yet.

Mike P

toddao · Post by **toddao** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 7:33 pm

Being sold by a guy called 'Steptoe' - would you buy a used car from this man?

demag · Post by **demag** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 11:13 pm

My thoughts exactly Todd!

maxgreenwood · Post by **maxgreenwood** » Sun Aug 14, 2011 12:51 am

That pic reminds me of the guy i bought my current one from. And it has had it's fair share of issues. Lets hope this one's an ironic namesake. I'd be very keen especially if it could be haggled down to 5 to 700. I really fancy a Gti now after having lived with a 1.6 petrol for a while. Mmm.. just a little bit more oomph, yes please

What i'd really like to do is put a Gti engine in my current one.

Kitch · Post by **Kitch** » Sun Aug 14, 2011 11:25 am

Wonder why it\'s got a 16v Monza drivers seat?

RxBX · Post by **RxBX** » Sun Oct 09, 2011 11:16 am

toddao wrote:Being sold by a guy called 'Steptoe' - would you buy a used car from this man?

Back on E-BAY !

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Jmcc · Post by **Jmcc** » Sun Oct 09, 2011 2:14 pm

I went over to look at this when it was first advertised back in August. I would say that it needs a fair bit of work to get the body looking right - the vendor mentions paint fade/lacquer peel but IMO would need a thorough going over the whole thing. My general impression was that it was a bit shabby and about £400 above what it was worth.

That said, not seen any more GTIs advertised at dealers recently and maybe they'd take an offer.

James

anaconda · Post by **anaconda** » Sun Oct 09, 2011 3:46 pm

Based on what ive seen over the past 12 months for £900 quid Id expect very good condition irrespective of model.

Kitch · Post by **Kitch** » Sun Oct 09, 2011 6:25 pm

For £900 I\'d expect a near-mint GTi. That\'s 16v money, and the only thing the GTi has over the 16v is a slightly better ride and taller gearing for motorways etc. But if you wanted a good ride and tall gearing you\'d buy a TD. And if you wanted a quickish car, you\'d buy a 16v. Don\'t get the GTi market much, myself

Post by **Tim Leech** » Sun Oct 09, 2011 9:54 pm

Not everyone likes the TD and the GTi 8v is quite a bit quicker, plus there was a couple of grand difference between that and a 16v when they were new.

Its an early one and getting rare but probably a bit steep.

BX Meteor · Post by **BX Meteor** » Thu Oct 13, 2011 5:03 pm

Roverman wrote: Its an early one and getting rare but probably a bit steep.

an incline of about 1:2 which is pretty steep

scooters · Post by **scooters** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 3:26 pm

Kitch wrote:For £900 I'd expect a near-mint GTi. That's 16v money, and the only thing the GTi has over the 16v is a slightly better ride and taller gearing for motorways etc. But if you wanted a good ride and tall gearing you'd buy a TD. And if you wanted a quickish car, you'd buy a 16v. Don't get the GTi market much, myself

I prefer the Gti over the 16V - less complex or tempermental for the home mechanic and much quicker than the TD - especially on an A road. The Gti is a Grand Tourer rather than a sports car

scooters · Post by **scooters** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 3:28 pm

betcha he'd take £650 cash - its been for sale for some time now - 6 months warranty as well - he is obviously comfortable about the mechanics and they look pretty tidy in that photo (certainly compared to my last Gti)