South African 2009 MKI 1.4i (Citi Storm)

riaanj

I recently bought my wife a new Polo sedan and took her old car that she bought new in 2009, the VW Citi Storm.
Don't know if you guys are familiar with the Citi Golf, it's basically a MK I Golf that VW South Africa kept producing as an entry level car in the S.A. market with GREAT sucsess, they have been updating the car throughout the years and in 2009 they decided that they were stopping production as the car and design and tooling changes would just become too expensive too keep up with the EURO Ncap ratings..
August 2009 saw the last Citi Golf roll off the production line, the one I have is a March 2009 model, so last year of production.
It features a 1.4 fuel injected engine, airbags, the 'udated' dashboard is a Skoda unit - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%A0koda_Fabia , that was adapted to the Citi by VW S.A. and a lot of features the original MK I didn't have, read more about it here: VW Citi Golf - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Citi_Golf
This car is still dead standard as it came from the factory, barring the window tinting and the eyelid on the front
Herewith some photos:

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VW CITI Storm (MKI Golf)
307E Anglia panel-van
Honda CBR600RR

andymccauley · Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 12:53 pm Post subject:

That's a clean citi golf. I've never seen the interior on one. How many horses does that 1.4 produce?

Ian · Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:39 am Post subject:

Kepa Acero rents one of these in Namibia in his 5 waves 5 continents project. I couldn't figure out what it was, mk1 or mk2, but now it makes total sense.
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oasis · Samba Member Joined: December 12, 2002 Posts: 2168

That's a beauty!
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riaanj · Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2013 12:49 pm Post subject:

riaanj · Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2013 12:50 pm Post subject:

riaanj · Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2013 12:55 pm Post subject:

Hey Guys,

Look at what I got my grubby little paws on for the Citi Golf..
As soon as I have time they will be dropped off to be repainted & detailed like I want them..

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1303 SUPER Beetle
VW CITI Storm (MKI Golf)
307E Anglia panel-van
Honda CBR600RR

andymccauley · Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2013 11:56 pm Post subject:

phone dials. nice!

i think they will fit that golf nice. just need some coilovers after that Smile

riaanj · Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 7:21 am Post subject:

riaanj · Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 12:58 pm Post subject:

Ok, a small update, got the Phonedials back, now I'm just waiting for the adapters I'm having made, should be done before the end of the month..

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1303 SUPER Beetle
VW CITI Storm (MKI Golf)
307E Anglia panel-van
Honda CBR600RR

gostros · Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 5:53 pm Post subject:

Nice car, can't wait for updates.

riaanj · Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 12:23 am Post subject:

riaanj · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 1:33 am Post subject:

Ok guys..
Time for a little update.. I got the wheels fitted with tires (Yokohama A539), the adapters where finished, I even sorted a Porsche spare wheel out for the Golf.
Here are some pictures of the wheels, spare and the wheels fitted to the car, next step - lower the suspension!

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1303 SUPER Beetle
VW CITI Storm (MKI Golf)
307E Anglia panel-van
Honda CBR600RR

BenT Syncro · Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2014 5:03 pm Post subject:

Very nice. I like the way they moved the mirrors to the A-pillar instead of mid door. I have Porsche phone dials on my Vanagon (T3 Microbus/Caravelle in RSA). They did make phone dials which direct bolt on for the 4x100mm wheel bolt pattern. Unfortunately, they are rare these days. Where's the Porsche guys are getting rid of their phone dials because they are so heavy.
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veedubman72 · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 7:35 am Post subject:

BenT Syncro · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 10:50 am Post subject:

Cameron V. · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 11:33 am Post subject:

I really dig the phone dials. Nice job getting a correct spare, too - great attention to detail. I had no idea they produced these in SA so recently. I like the interior, very simple and purposeful. Those taillights are pretty cool too. I can't wait to see this thing lowered!
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riaanj · Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 2:44 am Post subject:

Wow, thanks for the last replies guys, can't beleive it's been more than a year since I posted here, life gets in the way I suppose.
The car was in an accident recently, some fool skipped a traffic light and hit the right front corner of the car, I'll be getting it back tomorrow from the panelshop.
I think it's time to sell it, any opinions?
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1303 SUPER Beetle
VW CITI Storm (MKI Golf)
307E Anglia panel-van
Honda CBR600RR

VWCOOL · Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 2:53 am Post subject:

No, keep it - it's a modern classic!

riaanj · Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 5:14 am Post subject:

Went to the panelshop, the car was painted & shiny, with a botch up jop on panel gaps, overspray, parts missing, etc. and these guys are a so-called VW approved repair centre! Mad

They are re-adjusting gaps & sorting out the other stuff now.. Will get it back next week only..
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1303 SUPER Beetle
VW CITI Storm (MKI Golf)
307E Anglia panel-van
Honda CBR600RR


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