Good Day... This week threw me a curve ball, didn't really need another car, but this one hit me. I am in the wholesale side of the car business and I rarely buy and keep anything for myself, but I couldn't let this one go. Some of the details... 3 owner car, 33,330 miles excellent service history, bus no record of IMS. As for the spec, it's a base one, Silver/Black, baby wheels, plastic dash, but memory seats and exceptionally clean. My initial plans are to get the IMS addressed and a bore-scope for piece of mind. I plan to drive it as is for a few months, then suspension, wheels - undecided between LMs or '18" Twists/Carrera wheels, and Fister exhaust. It will be a good addition to the current fleet - '24 G80 Base, '21 GT4, '04 Golf R32, '88 Conquest TSi, '06 SLK 55 and a '24 Cayenne S...
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YOUR RESEARCHNew Aquisition - '99 C2 6SP, 1/98 Build
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1/98? Great find with those miles. Good luck with it!!!
Early car, bores wont be a problem with the different coating they used. Also will be a double row IMS. Pics when you get it
Look forward to the photos! I have a 2/98 and build quality is fantastic! Also blast from the past when you mentioned 88 Conquest TSi!! Those and the Starions felt so ahead of its time then!! Love a pic of that too!!
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