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iby91

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Going to view an Edition 30 Golf
« on: March 08, 2019, 12:39:33 pm »
Hi All

I am looking at the following ed30:

https://www.gumtree.com/p/volkswagen/vw-golf-gti-edition-30-swap-px/1332514715

Is there anything to look for? the owner has full history with stamps however in the book it doesnt state if timing belt/ chain or clutch/flywheel is done?

Price wise , whats it worth?

is there any else to look out for?

Many thanks in advance

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Re: Going to view an Edition 30 Golf
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2019, 06:45:25 am »
Hi it should have had at least two timing belts and possibly soon be due a third change, check if he or she has any record of the cam follower being changed, as they tend to get over looked and cause significant damage to the camshaft.
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Re: Going to view an Edition 30 Golf
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2019, 07:33:12 am »
The ad states full VW service apart from one that got done at the garage he bought it from, I’d have thought if it’s a genuine full VW service the book will be stamped correctly with all major work being noted at the time of servicing.
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Re: Going to view an Edition 30 Golf
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2019, 04:03:20 pm »
I'd be looking at invoices rather than stamps in the book!

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Re: Going to view an Edition 30 Golf
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Re: Going to view an Edition 30 Golf
« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2019, 03:59:05 pm »
Who ever bought that got one severely neglected car.  People who let tyres wear down to the legal limit tells you all you need to know.


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Re: Going to view an Edition 30 Golf
« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2019, 04:07:32 pm »
For what it's worth, I recently picked up an Manual Edition 30, 76k miles, full service history with 2 cam belts changed, most recently at 59k.

Brand new discs, pads and 4 new tyres all around.

List price 7995, took it home as seen for 7500.

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Re: Going to view an Edition 30 Golf
« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2019, 11:28:52 am »
For what it's worth, I recently picked up an Manual Edition 30, 76k miles, full service history with 2 cam belts changed, most recently at 59k.

Brand new discs, pads and 4 new tyres all around.

List price 7995, took it home as seen for 7500.

I think the main reason i was tempted as he was willing to do a part ex with my current vehicle however i think i will sell my own car and then search properly.

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Re: Going to view an Edition 30 Golf
« Reply #8 on: March 13, 2019, 10:17:07 am »
Looks like a proper dog that. Avoid at all costs

Edition 30 #1994 now sold. *cries*