Rare 200bhp 4WD SUV - need Auto now

Description:

Owned by me for 4 years and utterly reliable and competent in all that time. Sadly I have a painful arthritic hip with hip replacement surgery due so now need an auto.

Mine is rare, one of 43 FTSi's on UK roads. One of only 9 in Luna Grey.

Described by one owner as an Audi TT in a Fat Suit. Bit of a stretch but it does have the Mk 5 Golf GTi Engine and Chassis, raised ground clearance and 4WD. It is faster 0-60 and top speed than my Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 of distant and fond memory. Bit more luxurious too

99500 miles and rising as this is my daily driver
Full Service History
MOT until May 2025
Original sales brochure, original wallet, original handbooks
Both keys

Designed by ex Lamborghini’s Luc Donckerwolke this is a true crossover with Haldex aided off road ability, practicality and space of a family estate together with the handling and performance of a hot hatch. FWD in normal use switching instantly to 4WD when conditions dictate

These came to market with just one fully comprehensive trim level.
* multimedia system comprising a 7” screen hinged from roof with RCA connection allowing connection to a DVD player, video games, laptops and MP3 player * rear window shades hidden in doors when not in use * Sliding, split fold rear seat with centre console and Isofix connectors * picnic tables on front seat backs * auto dip rear view mirror * airplane style overhead lockers * cup holders and storage places everywhere including drawers under front seats * dual zone climate control * 6 airbags * central locking including key operated side mirrors and windows * electric windows all round * CD player * rain sensing (hidden) wipers * cruise control * auto headlights * switchable tyre pressure warning system * rear parking sensors * ESP * EPS * ABS * TCS * EBA * TSP (trailer stability programme. Designed to ensure safety of both car and trailer in adverse or extreme conditions) * space-saver spare wheel and multi layer storage in boot

The good bits. Any advisory at any and all MOT's in the years I've owned it have been resolved immediately. Non smoking interior, undamaged, cigarette burn free deep cushion upholstery, all seat bolsters full and not saggy, recently clayed paintwork, good tyres, new discs, callipers and pads, new brake fluid following flush, FSH includes the Haldex 4WD system

The not so good bits. Small narrow patch of rust showing on inside rear door leading edge (pictured) I have bought the right colour professional paint system for this to give with car. And the passenger side window won’t go up or down. TVR Paignton have fitted a complete new window assembly and the original motor is in the car. My arthritic hip doesn’t allow for being bendy and wire tracing or system resetting so I’ll allow for this in any swap agreed, The inner parts of the alloy wheels are scruffy too and I have a wheel paint kit including tyre mask for this. Again I can't bend to do this simple task

My insurers Aviva value my car at £2650 but they go for more than this in dealers and less in private sales. I’ll be realistic on values as should you and a cash either way compromise can usually work. Whatever is fair to both of us really
Also if we live in different areas of this little UK island then meeting halfway is fair too. Mine will get there, as should yours.