2003 Volkswagen Gti / Leather / Sunroof / Heated Seats / Great Service History on 2040-cars

Year:2003 Mileage:89201 Color: Silver /
Black

Location:

Richmond, Virginia, United States

2003 VOLKSWAGEN GTi / LEATHER / SUNROOF / HEATED SEATS / GREAT SERVICE HISTORY, image 1

Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Hatchback
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.8L 1781CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Dealer

Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 9bwde61j134029121
Year: 2003
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Golf
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: GTI 1.8T Hatchback 2-Door
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: FWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 89,201
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Sub Model: VW GTI GTi GOLF HATCHBACK TURBO 1.8T
Exterior Color: Silver
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Doors: 2

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We are a Licensed Independent Used Car Dealer in the State of Virginia. We strive to offer hand picked vehicles at rock bottom wholesale prices while giving the attention and courteous support to each individual client. We are with you every step of the way including assisting with arranging transportation for your vehicle after the deal is done. We stand behind ALL of our cars 100%. We do our very best with listing and describing our vehicles on eBay. Please enjoy the extensive amount of photos and video we include to help bridge the gap of buying a vehicle sight unseen. By reading our feedback, you rest assure you are buying from professionals. Please READ OUR TERMS before bidding. By bidding, you are entering into a legally binding contract. If you don't have financing in place for this vehicle, do not bid until you have financing in place. All cars are sold with a clean and clear title along with 30 day tags. Some titles may take up to 2 weeks to receive. Good luck bidding and if you need anything, please let us know by email or call. If you have any questions, ask before bidding. Thanks!!

2003 Volkswagen GTi 2-Door Hatchback

Thanks for viewing this 2003 VW GTi 2-Door Hatchback offered by Davis AutoSports!!!! Like with all of our vehicles here, this is a Carfax Certified Buy Back Guarantee Vehicle. This VW is a Super Nice Car for the year and miles!! This is a Carfax Two Owner Vehicle and the Previous Owners took Great Care of this vehicle!! I have Service Records for this vehicle and the previous owners maintained this vehicle extremely well!! This GTi has Great miles for the year with Only 89k!! Like all of our vehicles, this VW comes with a VA State Inspection to ensure it's Safety and Great Mechanical Condition!! This car Looks Great as you will see in the pictures and video!! These VW GTi's are Perfect cars for those with longer commutes and for jetting around town as they're small enough to fit into any parking spot in a city environment!!

Highlights & Options

Leather Seats

Heated Seats

2 Key/Remote Combos

Michelin Tires

2 Owners & Clean Carfax

New Coolant Temp. Sensor

New Cam. Position Sensor

New Spark Plugs

New Front Strut Bearings

Exterior Condition

The Exterior of this vehicle is in Very Good Condition for the year & miles. I tried to include as many pictures as possible, and a video, so you can see the true condition of this VW. This car is Metallic Silver as you can see. Please keep in mind this is a Pre-Owned vehicle so it will show some very minor wear. The Wheels are Very Clean and show extremely minimal wear and have Good Michelin Tires!! The rear bumper has a blemish you will see in the photos and I can have the entire bumper painted for $150 if the buyer wishes. Overall, the exterior is in Very Good shape as you will see in the pictures and video!!

Interior Condition

The Interior of this '03 GTi is in Great Condition for the year and miles!! The carpets look great as you will see in the photos. The Floor Mats are included!! The Seats are very clean with no stains, rips or tears aside from the one slit I mentioned in the video!! All dash areas and door panels are Extremely Clean as you will see in the photos as well!! The AC is ICE Cold. This was a Non-Smokers car and has no odors or cigarette burn holes!! The photos below will show EVERY part of the interior so you can see for yourself how clean this VW truly is!! This Car comes with AC, Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Outside Mirrors, Cruise Control, Tilt Steering Wheel, Heated Seats, AM/FM/CD Player, Manuals in Glovebox, 2 Key/Remote Combos, Anti-Lock Brake System, Airbags, 60/40 Folding Rear Seats, Rear Cargo Cover and more!! The Interior is Super Clean and very well kept!! Please keep in mind this is a pre-owned vehicle and will show some minor wear. Please view all the Pictures and the HD Video to see the truly Great Condition of this VW GTi!!

More Info

This 2003 Volkswagen GTi is in overall Excellent Condition!! The 1.8L DOHC 4cyl Turbo Engine Runs Great and just as it should....Strong and Starts up and Runs with No Issues!! All driving components work just as they should. The Automatic Transmission is very smooth!! This car has a Blow-Off Valve and sounds good when the pressure is released!! Overall, the complete Drive-train has No Issues and runs and drives as it should!! The Michelin Tires are in great shape and give this car a Super Smooth Ride!! As Great of Condition as this GTi is in, Please Remember IT IS a Pre-Owned vehicle. Therefore you will find some minor wear from it being driven, both Interior and Exterior. Thank you for viewing our listing and good luck bidding on this '03 VW GTi!!

Two Owners, Clean Carfax with Service Records!!

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Ownership History The number of owners is estimated	Owner 1	Owner 2

Year purchased	2003	2008
Type of owner	Personal	Personal
Estimated length of ownership	4 yrs. 4 mo.	5 yrs. 4 mo.
Owned in the following states/provinces	Virginia	Virginia
Estimated miles driven per year	17,095/yr	---
Last reported odometer reading	75,409	87,980

Title History

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Additional History Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX	Owner 1	Owner 2

Total Loss No total loss reported to CARFAX.	No Issues Reported	No Issues Reported
Structural Damage No structural damage reported to CARFAX.	No Issues Reported	No Issues Reported
Airbag Deployment No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.	No Issues Reported	No Issues Reported
Odometer Check No indication of an odometer rollback.	No Issues Indicated	No Issues Indicated
Accident / Damage No accidents or damage reported to CARFAX.	No Issues Reported	No Issues Reported
Manufacturer Recall No open recalls reported to CARFAX.	No Recalls Reported	No Recalls Reported
Basic Warranty Original warranty estimated to have expired.	Warranty Expired	Warranty Expired

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Detailed History


Owner 1
Purchased:	2003
Type:	Personal
Where:	Virginia
Est. miles/year:	17,095/yr
Est. length owned:	12/16/03 - 5/13/08 (4 yrs. 4 mo.)

Date:	Mileage:	Source:	Comments:
Not Reported		NICB	Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original dealer
12/06/2002		Dealer Inventory Springfield, VA	Vehicle offered for sale
12/19/2002	4	Volkswagen Springfield Inc Springfield, VA 703-451-2380 vwspringfield.com	Pre-delivery inspection completed Battery/charging system checked State inspection completed State safety inspection completed
04/16/2003	19	Volkswagen Springfield Inc Springfield, VA 703-451-2380 vwspringfield.com	State inspection completed
12/16/2003		Dealer Inventory Virginia	Vehicle sold
12/16/2003		Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept.	Vehicle purchase reported Titled or registered as personal vehicle
12/18/2003	20	Volkswagen Springfield Inc Springfield, VA 703-451-2380 vwspringfield.com	State inspection completed
01/22/2004	48	Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Fairfax, VA	Title or registration issued First owner reported
06/01/2004	11,297	Riverbank Volkswagen Stamford, CT 203-327-2500 riverbankvw.com	Vehicle serviced
08/09/2004	11,739	Volkswagen Springfield Inc Springfield, VA 703-451-2380 vwspringfield.com	Vehicle serviced
11/10/2004		Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Fairfax, VA	Title or registration issued
11/15/2005	34,716	Virginia Inspection Station Fairfax, VA	Passed emissions inspection
01/03/2006		Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Fairfax, VA	Title or registration issued
10/16/2006	48,713	Stohlman VW Subaru Vienna, VA 703-893-2990 stohlmanauto.com	Drivability/performance checked
01/23/2008	72,178	Virginia Inspection Station Fairfax, VA	Passed emissions inspection
01/23/2008		Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Fairfax, VA	Registration issued or renewed Loan or lien reported
05/13/2008	75,409	Online Listing	Vehicle offered for sale


Owner 2
Purchased:	2008
Type:	Personal
Where:	Virginia
Est. length owned:	7/24/08 - present (5 yrs. 4 mo.)

Date:	Mileage:	Source:	Comments:
07/24/2008		Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept.	Vehicle purchase reported
08/19/2008		Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Palmyra, VA	Title or registration issued New owner reported
06/01/2009		Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Palmyra, VA	Registration issued or renewed Loan or lien reported
07/13/2010		Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Palmyra, VA	Registration issued or renewed Loan or lien reported
11/25/2011		Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Palmyra, VA	Registration issued or renewed Loan or lien reported
04/21/2012	87,107	Priority Volkswagen Chester, VA 804-518-9300 priorityvw.com	Oil and filter changed Cabin air filter replaced/cleaned Front wiper blades/refills replaced Front strut bearing(s) replaced State safety inspection completed
07/13/2012	87,980	Priority Volkswagen Chester, VA 804-518-9300 priorityvw.com	Brake light switch replaced Coolant temperature sensor replaced Spark plug(s) replaced Tires rotated
08/14/2012		Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Palmyra, VA	Registration issued or renewed Loan or lien reported

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ALL OF OUR CARS HERE AT DAVIS AUTOSPORTS COME WITH A VIRGINIA STATE 12 MONTHS INSPECTION WHICH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

INSPECT BRAKES FOR:

    * Worn, damaged or missing parts.
    * Worn, contaminated or defective linings or drums.
    * Leaks in system, proper fluid level.
    * Worn, contaminated or defective disc pads or discs.
      (NOTE: A minimum of two wheels and drums must be removed from each vehicle at the time of inspection. Consult the official inspection manual for exceptions.)

4. - INSPECT PARKING BRAKE FOR:

    * Broken or missing parts.
    * Proper adjustment.
    * Standard factory equipment or equivalent.

5. - INSPECT HEADLIGHTS FOR:

    * Approved type, aim, and output.
    * Condition of lamp, wiring and switch.
    * Beam indicator.

Top of page6. - INSPECT OTHER LIGHTS FOR:

    * Approved type, proper bulbs, condition of lenses, wiring and switch.
    * Aim of fog and driving lamps.
    * Illumination of all lamps, lens color, and condition of lens.
      (NOTE: Every vehicle must have a rear lamp showing a red light to the rear, a white light illuminating the rear license plate; vehicles over 7 feet wide or extending 4 inches or more beyond the front fender extremes must be equipped with approved clearance lamps and reflex reflectors. Count load in measuring.)

7. – INSPECT SIGNAL DEVICE FOR:

    * Approved type, proper bulbs, condition of lenses, wiring and switch.
    * Correct indications and tell-tale (visual or audible).
    * Illumination of all lamps, lens color, and condition of lens.

8. – INSPECT STEERING & SUSPENSION FOR: (Jack up front end as shown in Manual)

    * Wear in bushings, kingpins, ball joints, wheel bearings, tie rod ends.
    * Looseness of gear box on frame, condition of drag link and steering arm.
    * Play in steering wheel.
    * Wheel alignment and axle alignment.
    * Broken spring leaves, and worn shackles.
    * Shock absorbers.
    * Broken frame.
    * Broken or missing engine mounts.
    * Lift blocks.

9. – INSPECT TIRES, WHEELS & RIMS FOR:

    * Condition of tires including tread depth.
    * Mixing radials and bias ply tires.
    * Wheels that are cracked or damaged so as to affect safe operation.

10. – INSPECT MIRROR FOR:

    * Rigidity of mounting.
    * Condition of reflecting surface.
    * View of road to rear (Truck mirrors must extend at least halfway beyond edge of body) – (Visibility 200 feet to rear).

Top of page11. – INSPECT HORN FOR:

    * Electrical connections, mounting and horn button.
    * Emits sound audible for a minimum of 200 feet.

12. – INSPECT WINDSHIELD AND OTHER GLASS FOR:

    * Approved type safety glass.
    * Cloudiness, distortion or other obstruction to vision.
    * Cracked, scratched or broken glass.
    * Stickers. ALL UNAUTHORIZED STICKERS MUST BE REMOVED.
    * Sunshading material attached to the windshield to ensure it does not extend more than 3 inches downward from the top of windshield, unless authorized by Medical Waiver Certificate.
    * Operation of left front door glass.

13. – INSPECT WINDSHIELD WIPER/DEFROSTER FOR:

    * Operating condition.
    * Condition of blade.

14. – INSPECT EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR:

    * Exhaust line-manifold, gaskets, pipes, mufflers, connections, etc.
    * Leakage of gases at any point from motor to point discharged from system.

15. – INSPECT LICENSE TAGS FOR:

    * Illumination of rear plate.

16. – INSPECT HOOD AND AREA UNDER THE HOOD FOR:

    * Operating condition of hood latch.
    * Presence of emissions system -Evidence that any essential parts have been removed, rendered inoperative or disconnected.
    * Fluid levels that are below the proper level
        1. Brake fluid.
        2. Power steering fluid.
    * Power steering belt - proper tension, wear, or absence.

Top of page17. – INSPECT AIR POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM (1973 and Subsequent Models) FOR:

    * Installation.
    * Operation.
      (NOTE: This includes the catalytic converter and the fuel tank filler pipe.)

18. – INSPECT DRIVER’S SEAT FOR:

    * Anchorage.
    * Location.
    * Condition.

19. – INSPECT SEAT BELTS FOR:

    * Approved type.
    * Installation.

20. – INSPECT AIR BAG AND AIRBAG READINESS LIGHT FOR:

    * Any defects in the air bag system noted by the air bag readiness light, or otherwise indicated; or
    * The air bag has been deployed and has not been replaced (and is not deactivated because of a medical or other exemption and a notice is posted to indicate that it has been deactivated); or
    * Any part of the air bag system has been removed from the vehicle; or
    * If the air bag indicator fails to light, or stays on continuously.

21. – INSPECT DOORS AT THE RIGHT & LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVER’S SEAT FOR:

    * Handle or opening device which will permit the opening of the door from the outside and inside of the vehicle.
    * Latching system which will hold door in its proper closed position.

22. – INSPECT FUEL SYSTEM FOR:

    * Any part that is not securely fastened.
    * Liquid fuel leakage.
    * Fuel tank filler cap for presence.

23. – INSPECT FLOOR PAN FOR:

            (a) Holes which allow exhaust gases to enter occupant compartment.
            (b) Conditions which create a hazard to the occupants.

Terms of Sale Overview



Payment Terms:

The successful high bidder will submit a $500.00 non-refundable deposit via paypal within 48 hours of auction close to secure the vehicle. Buyer agrees to pay remaining balance within 7 days of auction close. All financial transactions must be completed before delivery of the vehicle.

Acceptable Payment Methods:

Cash (In Person), certified check, cashiers check, bank wire transfer, or third party approved financing. Please call prior to bidding to insure your third party financing is acceptable terms of payment. All checks are made payable to Davis AutoSports.

Fees and Taxes:

Davis AutoSports charges a $179.00 processing fee. All buyers are responsible for state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title or registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. Buyers are responsible for tax, title & tag fees in the state the vehicle will be registered.

Contact us:

You can reach us via email at ted@davisautosports.comCall Ted Lambert at the numbers below:Office (804) 737-1505Cell (804) 852-4907Fax (804) 737-1506 We are located at 5701-A Oakleys Pl. Richmond, VA 23223

Term and Conditions:

All vehicles are sold AS-IS with NO Warranty unless noted differently above. We sell late model, low mileage vehicles that may still have existing manufacturer's warranty. All inspections must be completed and financing arranged prior to bidding. Pre-sale inspections are welcomed and encouraged. Inspection companies are available on the internet as well as eBay. We will gladly take the vehicle to your choice of inspection station within 30 mins of our dealership. Additional keys, owners manuals, key fobs, CD cartridges, and navigation disc may not be available if not included in the listing. These vehicles are sometimes on eBay up to 3-4 weeks before being sold, are driven by employees and test driven by customers, therefore the mileage can be up to 1000 miles more that listed above but is typically only up to 100 miles more than listed above.

We reserve the right to notify bidders and cancel this auction. We reserve the right to cancel bids from those with excessive negative feedback. Please email or call us if you have negative feedback or zero feedback prior to bidding. Zero feedback bidders who don't contact us will have their bid canceled. Upon final inspection of the vehicle, if the vehicle is not as described the purchaser does not have to complete the transaction. We shall gladly refund your deposit IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT AS DESCRIBED. If your vehicle is shipped and upon it's arrival, if it not as described we will gladly accept the vehicle back for a 100% refund of the vehicle price ONLY if the vehicle remains with the transportation company. The vehicle Must remain with the shipping company in these cases. Buyer pays for all shipping charges. Please expect wear associated with age, miles, and vehicle history. We do our very best to describe the actual condition of each vehicle, but please dont rely solely on our content, pictures or even videos. We may use adjectives to describe a vehicle which are the opinions of our staff, not fact. The entire content of the above listing is simply an opinion and not fact. The vehicle listed above may have dings, dents, paint chips, faded paint, clear coat peeling, previous paint work, windshield chips, windshield cracks, wheel scuffs, worn tires, frame damage, frame rust, fluid leaks, scratches, undercarriage rust and/or other wear & defects that are associated with age and mileage that are not visible in the pictures & video, or even mentioned. Please expect stains in carpets, stress lines, worn spots on seats, and other common interior wear even if NOT shown in photos. We attempt to accurately describe our vehicles condition with photos and text. The content in this listing is subjective and should be used as a guide to determine a vehicles condition prior to bidding. If you do not see something photographed or specifically described, please do not assume anything as we are here to answer all questions. Please expect wear and flaws standard on most used vehicles. Maintenance, check engine lights and related issues are the responsibility of the new owner. In efforts to satisfy all of customers, we highly recommend Pre-Puchase Inspections PRIOR to winning or agreeing to purchase a vehicle. We will Gladly bring the vehicle to ANY inspection station of your choice within 30 minutes of our dealership. The customer can make arrangements to get vehicle to ANY inspection station if farther than 30 minutes from our dealership at your cost. Please make an appointment prior to picking up your new vehicle. Allow up to 30 days upon receiving the vehicle title. Prior to bidding, arrangements must be made with our company if your vehicle is not to be picked up in person or if shipping is arranged by the buyer within 7 days. Storage fees of $35.00 per day incur after the 7th day if no prior arrangements have been made in WRITING. Non paying bidders are subject to the following guidelines, a $500.00 re-listing fee and also eBay's non-paying bidder’s recourse. All non-paying bidders that do not communicate with our company are subject to judgments up to $500.00 with Henrico County Small Claims Court. Suits are filed automatically with our legal department. All transactions are taken place in Henrico County so thats where all claims from buyer and seller would be filed. By bidding, you agree to all terms and conditions stated above. If you do not intend on paying for your purchase, we highly recommend you not to bid on our auctions. We pursue all non paying bidders. Deposits are non refundable. We value the integrity of our company, products, employees and most of all, our customers, so by bidding on our auctions you are in agreement to our complete terms of sale.

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Bosch fuel pumps spark recall of 2015 Golf, GTI and Audi A3

Tue, Apr 28 2015

A few weeks ago, BMW and Nissan both issued recalls for some of their vehicles to replace Bosch-supplied fuel pumps. The pumps had nickel plating that could flake off and cause a failure. Volkswagen Group is the latest automaker to be affected by the problem and has a campaign for the 2015 Audi A3, VW Golf and GTI. In total, 6,204 units of these models are in need of repair. The problem with the VW Group vehicles is identical to the previous recalls. It's possible for the pump's nickel plating to come off and cause increased friction. Eventually, this can result in the component's failure. According to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (as a PDF, here), there are no reports of accidents or injuries from this issue in the VW Group models. Bosch spokesperson Linda Beckmeyer tells Autoblog that these vehicles don't all necessary share an identical fuel pump, but the parts all use the same plating process. The problem also prompted repairs of the 2014 Ford Escape several months ago, she indicated. When asked if the issue could prompt more campaigns, Beckmeyer said that she "can't speak to that" because automakers decide on the recalls. Owners should receive notice of the problem soon, but according to the NHTSA documentation, there currently aren't enough pumps to fix all of these vehicles. "Bosch is working closely with automakers regarding replacement parts," Beckmeyer said. When available, dealers will replace the components free of charge for affected customers. Related Video: RECALL Subject : Improper Plating may cause Fuel Pump to Fail Report Receipt Date: APR 17, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V229000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,204 All Products Associated with this Recall Vehicle Make Model Model Year(s) AUDI A3 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2015 Details Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. SUMMARY: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, GTI, and Audi A3 vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing. CONSEQUENCE: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. REMEDY: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected fuel pumps, free of charge.

VW announces recall of 26,000 2014 models with 1.8T engines

Tue, 22 Apr 2014

Volkswagen has followed up on a stop-sale order from earlier this month, announcing a voluntarily recall of 26,400 vehicles that are powered by the brand's 1.8-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The new mill replaced the despised 2.5-liter five-cylinder in the Jetta, Passat, Beetle and Beetle Convertible last year. Weirdly, though, of the 26,452 units covered in the recall, only 1,655 are customer vehicles.
According to VW, the affected models were built between February 1 and April 6 of this year, and feature bad O-ring seals in the transmission oil cooler. Apparently, the faulty O-rings could cause a fluid leak, as they won't seal between the oil cooler and transmission. VW is blaming a material change from a supplier for the problem.
There have been no fires, injuries, accidents or fatalities relating to this issue, which VW will be fixing free of charge. Customers will need to report to dealers to have the O-rings replaced.

VW redoes A-ha's 'Take On Me' music video

Wed, 18 Sep 2013

Volkswagen has been responsible for its fair share of witty, clever commercials. "Tiny Vader" might be the most popular, but somehow, we think this newest spot will find a big audience. VW delivers not so much a cover, but a reimagining, of 1980s Norwegian pop band A-ha's famous music video for "Take On Me."
The original opens with an animated motorcycle race, which is revealed to be part of a comic book. VW's version replaces the motorcycle with a Passat, which strikes us as an oddly sober choice when there are cars like the GTI and Beetle in VW's portfolio. But never mind that - take a look down below for the entire 46-second spot. For reference, we've also included the original music video. And if you aren't a fan of the musical stylings of A-ha, just think, VW's choice of 1980s music could have been much worse.