Early interior - to be honest, I've always hated it and prefer the later black/red chequer trim, but it has grown on me, as it goes really well with silver exterior.
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No rips, holes or missing bits. Only one of the driver's side seat bolsters is a little bit saggy.
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The seats and carpet could do with a clean, but that will have to wait for the Spring.
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"Starship kilometers", but I suspect the clocks might have been replaced, as it simply doesn't "fit in the picture". Not that I care about it anyway though.
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The all important steering wheel badge. Excuse the filth.
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Standard 1.9 engine layout. Even the jack is in its original position! Could do with a clean as well.
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Tidy boot. No water leaks either.
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And the small, but all-important, finishing touch!
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Nearly two years and only 4000 km later, we're in September 2011. Better late than never - starting a small overhaul from inside out.
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Dirty interior was making me sick and I was eagerly awaiting to see it out.
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Fashionable red carpet, one of the 205 GTI iconic features, was past its best too.
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Also going out!
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Everything removed and sent to an upholsterer, for side bolsters repair and general tidy-up.
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A classic example of side bolster damage. It's actually not too extensive, especially not on the other seat. It was an easy job for the professional. Next up, the cleaners.
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Meanwhile, since about half of the bulbs had been blown, I took the dash apart and changed them.
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At the same time, I got a better condition steering wheel, gear knob and gear gator from my parts collection :-).
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