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Offline vangoo

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looking at gti tomorrow
« on: April 22, 2009, 08:03:50 pm »
Hi all this is my first post on here. I am going to veiw a 07 gti tomorrow black,dsg,2k miles,.
Just wondering if any one has any advise on what to look out for and your opinion on the dsg.
trading in my mk1 leon fr+ 150 tdi so hopeing to notice the jump in power :surprised: :happy2:
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Re: looking at gti tomorrow
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2009, 08:06:00 pm »
to be honest with only 2k on the clock the car should be like new !! you will love it all the same  :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
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Re: looking at gti tomorrow
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2009, 08:08:53 pm »
i would be looking for accident damage, paint problems, most of the other parts will be covered under warranty, just make sure it drives ok and stops ok etc
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Re: looking at gti tomorrow
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2009, 08:09:48 pm »
Oh, is it a VW dealer ?
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Re: looking at gti tomorrow
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2009, 08:09:53 pm »
There's a whole checklist here: clicky for new cars, but much of it applies.

Remember to inspect the log book, the service history etc. Have a look to see if the car's been serviced according to the correct setting eg Time and Distance, or Long Life.

Obviously look for any damage, chips etc. Thoroughly inspect the car.
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Re: looking at gti tomorrow
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2009, 08:10:31 pm »
Seems exceptionally low mileage for an 07.

I think you will notice a lack of low revs kick after the PD unit but you will definately notice the extra rev range!
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Re: looking at gti tomorrow
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2009, 08:17:11 pm »
Quote from: 182_blue on April 22, 2009, 08:09:48 pm
Oh, is it a VW dealer ?
cheers guys  yes its a vw dealer verve in glasgow
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Re: looking at gti tomorrow
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2009, 08:20:57 pm »
Quote from: vangoo on April 22, 2009, 08:17:11 pm
Quote from: 182_blue on April 22, 2009, 08:09:48 pm
Oh, is it a VW dealer ?
cheers guys  yes its a vw dealer verve in glasgow

should be ok then regarding stolen rec etc ,  dealers do a return in 30 days policy too, so all should be good

http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/used/exchange-promise
« Last Edit: April 22, 2009, 08:22:30 pm by 182_blue »
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Re: looking at gti tomorrow
« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2009, 08:23:23 pm »
Welcome on board Vangoo  :happy2:

You will love your new car like no other, then spend the rest of your life wishing you had not found this place.  :drinking:

Oh and the DSG is the shizzle  enjoy.  :jumpmove: :jumpmove: :jumpmove:
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Re: looking at gti tomorrow
« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2009, 08:30:42 pm »
nice to find such a low milage, hopefully you can get a bargain mate and yes dsg is the nuts  :grin:
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Re: looking at gti tomorrow
« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2009, 08:45:58 pm »
interested to hear what you think

i'm going to think you'll find throttle response being alot better due to petrol, and quicker off the mark.

be interesting to see what you think once on the go.

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Re: looking at gti tomorrow
« Reply #11 on: April 23, 2009, 07:50:32 am »
I traded in My 150 TDI for the GTI..Yup,you notice the power jump... :laugh:
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Re: looking at gti tomorrow
« Reply #12 on: April 23, 2009, 08:59:48 am »
new car day today?  :innocent:
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Re: looking at gti tomorrow
« Reply #13 on: April 23, 2009, 10:02:00 pm »
welcome along matey
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Re: looking at gti tomorrow
« Reply #14 on: April 23, 2009, 10:32:58 pm »
Quote from: celica on April 22, 2009, 08:45:58 pm
interested to hear what you think

i'm going to think you'll find throttle response being alot better due to petrol, and quicker off the mark.

be interesting to see what you think once on the go.


Hi just got back with my new car 1 word WOW
the drive home was amazing (3 hours)the power
is awsome and on the bends stick like sh**
the dsg just makes drivein so easy hope to get
a dry day tomorrow and give it a good clean..
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