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Garage-stored from 1999 and recommissioned with the fuel system and shift linkage addressed, this is an unusually well-documented return to the road for a GLI 16V with its original-owner history intact. The remaining evidence is cosmetic and interior wear, including hood fade, wheel blemishes, a door seal, chipped trim, and a worn rear headliner.
Strengths
- Long original-owner history followed by documented recommissioning work.
- Major 2026 fuel-system service is supported by an itemized invoice.
- Clean Carfax report with no accidents or other damage reported.
- Factory GLI 16V equipment includes Recaro front seats, teardrop wheels, sunroof, and air conditioning.
Watch For
- The seller notes a few dings and paint fade on the hood.
- The alloy wheels have blemishes, and the new all-season tires are fitted to them.
- A door seal should be replaced; the left-rear door-frame trim is chipped.
- The radio antenna was previously repaired, and the rear headliner shows wear.
