2004 MkIV R32 #044 Wreck

[Treza360]

Well it's now on Pickles folks. Surprised no one has spotted it.
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Vehicle Details: Stock No. 15034492 - located at Acacia Ridge, QLD
No C/P, Volkswagen, Golf, 4th Gen R32 4-Motion, Hatchback

Description: No C/P, Volkswagen, Golf, 4th Gen R32 4-Motion, Hatchback
Odometer: Odometer Not Visible
Log Books: No
Colour: Blue
Transmission: 6 Spd Manual
Engine: 3.2 ltr Multi-Point Injection Petrol - Premium ULP
Registration: No Registration
No. of Seats: 5
No. of Doors: 3
GST Status: GST Included in Sale Price
Damage Details: Entire Vehicle - Heavy Rollover
Location: Acacia Ridge, QLD

Contrary to the description it has not been rolled, just had a reasonable sized tree fall on it.

Some details for those that are interested:

• Some condensation and rain might have got into the interior.
• 4 of the 5 seats are all in good nick. The passenger seat has had the airbags go off and the rails are bent.
• APR exhaust has some nasty dents in it and as it's stainless steel will be a right nightmare to fix if at all.
• Has Blue Haldex upgrade in it which should be all sweet.
• All wheels look to have sustained no major damage (maybe some scratches).
• Brakes look to be all good, this includes red stuff pads and the Tyrrol brake stiffening kit.
• BMC CDA air box is good but you will need to get new hose.
• Front suspension is most probably rooted, H&R swaybar might be salvageable.
• Rear suspension is probably alright. One of the adjustable control arms was snapped by the towie trying to get the car out of the gully.
• Rear passenger windows and rear windscreen are still good from memory.
• Drivers door is good aside from glass.
• Side mirror glass is gone.
• No badges.
• Gearbox is torn open with 5th and 6th cogs exposed.
• HPA short shifter and 42DD shifter bushings are there and still should be good.
• Engine is probably still good but all manifolds, mounts etc are cracked/snapped.
• Battery should still be good and still has 1.5-2 years warranty on it.
• All bumpers are stuffed, front by the crash and rear by the towie.
• Drivers side headlight and tail light look to be still good.
• ECU has APR tune on it (don't know if that will help anyone).
• Car had a tick over 106000kms on it approximately.
• No Limited edition badges.
• LED interior and parking bulbs are still on the car.
• Climatronic, 6 Stacker and Gamma Head Unit still all in car.
• Steering wheel has had airbag go off.
• Skid plate is a mess
• 8L Audi S3 lower front tie bar might still be good but I doubt it.
• Stubbie antenna is gone.

Lastly if someone buys the wreck and happens to find my iPod (if anywhere it'll be under the passenger seat), if you could let me know and send it back to me that would be absolutely fantastic (it's a 5th gen so not worth anything anyway).

So yeah some easy stuff to get off and other salvageable stuff will be more difficult to remove/sell/store. I don't have the time, area available, patience, skills or emotional strength to gut my baby after spending so much time building her up to what she was so my loss can be someone else's gain (plus I've got a bunch of stuff to sell in my garage anyway).

If anyone hears what the wreck sold for it would be great to know as I have a basic knowledge of how much the basics would sell for on the second hand market.

If I think of anything else that the car has on it/doesn't i'll add to the list and let you all know.

Cheers,
Trent

[Treza360]

Also note that the car isn't able to be pushed around easily. Due to the broken control arm and front end damage, steering and wheeling is pretty much impossible.

It is one of those wrecks where you see it on the back of a truck and go, "How in the hell, did someone do that?"

Now I know...

Cheers,
Trent

[AusScare]

I watched my wreck go on auction, it's really fast, but their website is good, shows you its place in the line and all that.

ps. I reckon a mkv GTI is the way to go for your next car, a few light mods and apparently they are quite a good car to own/drive.

[goodfella]

If any QLD'ers here go through with buying the wreck for scraping, can I express interest in the Blue Haldex in advance!

[Manaz]

Not an issue for anyone here (and maybe to our benefit since it may put outsiders off), but I just found the lack of VIN an interesting aspect of the listing!

[Golf Houso]

Not an issue for anyone here (and maybe to our benefit since it may put outsiders off), but I just found the lack of VIN an interesting aspect of the listing!

They make a preliminary then primary listing about 2 weeks before the auction date. All the infomation will be there soon dw.

[Manaz]

That explains it!

[maca]

Trent, it can't be easy seeing your baby go up for auction on Pickles of all places.

Hope all is well.

[Mr. JLT]

I may pick it up for the drive train and motor and the rest of the parts for my next build? How bad was the front end damage-Ie motor? Cheers Jay

[Treza360]

Motor should hopefully still be good. Front end hit wasn't too bad but side impact in front of NS front wheel was pretty significant hence why the gearbox is ripped open.
Cheers,
Trent

[graeme86]

Checked at viewing today...someone has unbolted and removed the throttle body from the engine...so be warned...its missing from the motor.

[tooch]

If someone here buys it, I MAY be interested in the wheels.

[goodfella]

Checked at viewing today...someone has unbolted and removed the throttle body from the engine...so be warned...its missing from the motor.

Graeme,

did you happen to notice if the Haldex Ctrl is still there!!?

[Jmac]

Well it's now on Pickles folks. Surprised no one has spotted it.
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Contrary to the description it has not been rolled, just had a reasonable sized tree fall on it.

Some details for those that are interested:

• Some condensation and rain might have got into the interior.
• 4 of the 5 seats are all in good nick. The passenger seat has had the airbags go off and the rails are bent.
• APR exhaust has some nasty dents in it and as it's stainless steel will be a right nightmare to fix if at all.
• Has Blue Haldex upgrade in it which should be all sweet.
• All wheels look to have sustained no major damage (maybe some scratches).
• Brakes look to be all good, this includes red stuff pads and the Tyrrol brake stiffening kit.
• BMC CDA air box is good but you will need to get new hose.
• Front suspension is most probably rooted, H&R swaybar might be salvageable.
• Rear suspension is probably alright. One of the adjustable control arms was snapped by the towie trying to get the car out of the gully.
• Rear passenger windows and rear windscreen are still good from memory.
• Drivers door is good aside from glass.
• Side mirror glass is gone.
• No badges.
• Gearbox is torn open with 5th and 6th cogs exposed.
• HPA short shifter and 42DD shifter bushings are there and still should be good.
• Engine is probably still good but all manifolds, mounts etc are cracked/snapped.
• Battery should still be good and still has 1.5-2 years warranty on it.
• All bumpers are stuffed, front by the crash and rear by the towie.
• Drivers side headlight and tail light look to be still good.
• ECU has APR tune on it (don't know if that will help anyone).
• Car had a tick over 106000kms on it approximately.
• No Limited edition badges.
• LED interior and parking bulbs are still on the car.
• Climatronic, 6 Stacker and Gamma Head Unit still all in car.
• Steering wheel has had airbag go off.
• Skid plate is a mess
• 8L Audi S3 lower front tie bar might still be good but I doubt it.
• Stubbie antenna is gone.

Lastly if someone buys the wreck and happens to find my iPod (if anywhere it'll be under the passenger seat), if you could let me know and send it back to me that would be absolutely fantastic (it's a 5th gen so not worth anything anyway).

So yeah some easy stuff to get off and other salvageable stuff will be more difficult to remove/sell/store. I don't have the time, area available, patience, skills or emotional strength to gut my baby after spending so much time building her up to what she was so my loss can be someone else's gain (plus I've got a bunch of stuff to sell in my garage anyway).

If anyone hears what the wreck sold for it would be great to know as I have a basic knowledge of how much the basics would sell for on the second hand market.

If I think of anything else that the car has on it/doesn't i'll add to the list and let you all know.

Cheers,
Trent

I spotted it the minute it was there mate but never mentioned out of respect really. Yeah i know some folk who have seen it at Pickles and the throttle body is away along with whatever else.
Shame.
Jmac

[AusScare]

When my car was at Pickes someone stole the headunit faceplate, so ye no surprise someone has run off with bits.