MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Darren on September 22, 2015, 08:59:37 pm
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new here & looking at ed30 tomorrow anything I need to look for ? Or is there an idiots guide to buying one on here cheers
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Welcome to the forum Darren
Check the usual ie
Service history
Cam belt
Also check front wings for rust
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What he said ^
HPI check
http://www.clubgti.com/showthread.php?226836-Mk5-Golf-GTI-Buying-Guide
Know anyone with VAGCOM to scan the car for faults?
Cambelt changed 40k or 4 years
DSG auto serviced 40k miles, i think
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Take it for a test drive and listen for knocks when going over speed bumps or pot holes - possible bushes, drop links (budget £100 - £200) or steering rack (£1k+)
Aircon - make sure its ice cold as it cold be the pump is FUBAR
Service history - No or little service history, unless its a deal of the century. Walk away.
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What he said ^
HPI check
http://www.clubgti.com/showthread.php?226836-Mk5-Golf-GTI-Buying-Guide
Know anyone with VAGCOM to scan the car for faults?
Cambelt changed 40k or 4 years
DSG auto serviced 40k miles, i think
Cambelt is 60k or 4 years :happy2:
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Thanks guys, it's a 2007 model, 85k miles full vwsh, 2 x dsg services, 3 owner car just a little confused how many cam belt changes it should have?
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How much is it up for :popcornsoda:
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On years it should be coming up or had a second change this year
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From what I know, ensure the DSG box is smooth and quiet with no lurching when going into first.....the mechatronic units are know to go. £700 to fix. Other than that, usual things as others have said. Belt changes, front wings, usual due diligence checks on panel gaps, paint etc to check for any evidence of poorly repaired damage etc. General appearance should suggest how well its been kept. Tread depth and brand of tyre will also be a good indicator.
Gut instinct is a pretty good radar for cars. It's never usually far wrong. My current daily I bought on, amongst other things, a decent gut feel and the evidence it had been cared for. 75kk in 7 and a half years later and all its needed are a rear bearing, a ball joint and a coil pack......
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I believe it was dropped to 40k or 4 years at some point. Vw said to keep the belt under warranty it must be done to these times (no surprise). They do fixed pricing at 400 or 480 with the pump fyi. Was cheaper than many specialists quoted. When looking at a Octavia with the same engine the dealer said the same. Handbook doesn't state.
If it's due, might be worth getting the pump too just in case.
Also check for rust on the front sills by the wheels and front wing joint and behind the rear boot handle.
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Well not got it
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How come?
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Sorry I thought I wrote more detail than that! It had more owners than the advert quoted & not quite as good condition as I would like for the price & could not get enough money off to make it how I would like it to be, found 2 more so let's see how they are. Oh great cars I am hooked
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Remember to check the boot lid for rust around the edges aswell :happy2:, seems to be more common when i was looking for a gti at the begining of the year
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Keep looking, it's getting harder to find a good one, but ultimate worth the hunt.
I'm just back from looking at one from a VAG dealer, on the phone it was one lady owner and full VW service history.
After an hours drive, it's 2 owner and patchy service including back street garages and never had a cambelt!
Blower broken, so couldn't check if the a/c was cold.
Also watch out for rust in the boot caused by the mobile swimming pool under the spare wheel that this one had.
Good luck with your search.
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What sort of price range you guys looking at? I'm looking at around 10k and not having much luck
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What sort of price range you guys looking at? I'm looking at around 10k and not having much luck
This any good to you?
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,99520.0.html
Not yet advertised, In the process of making an advert.
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What sort of price range you guys looking at? I'm looking at around 10k and not having much luck
I don't really think you need to pay much more than that for a good car with reasonable miles.
£10k is already above the trade in price for these cars, which matters from the point of view that someone is unlikely to get overpaid too much by a dealer.
If a car needs a service, cambelt, a couple of tyres, tidy up inc refurbing a wheel or two, you can easily spend £1k. So it's hard to price to the nearest £1k until you see the car itself.
The one I looked at today was <40k miles and just over £10k, considering a VAG seller you would have thought was reasonable.?
I would happily pay >£10k for an exceptional car that ticked all the boxes!
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Thanks guys, off to see another so fingers crossed this is better
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I don't really want to go above £9000, and has to be dsg I am to fat & old for manual
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Check everywhere for rust, it could be anywhere! Ask if the cam follower has been changed, but listen carefully. If the engine sounds a little rough that could be a bad sign...
Check wear on the seat bolster as the leather can wear through easily. And obviously check all your electrics work like heated seats etc.
Service history is an absolute must. Dsg in particular which is every 40k.
Make sure the mechatronics works properly. When stationary take your foot off the brake and let it move off. If there's any sign of it being a jerky movement that could be the mechatronics failing, a common issue.
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Oh and I'm also a firm believer in buying private now. Check the cars for sale through this forum in particular. Enthusiasts usually look after them better.
A garage probably won't even know what a cam follower is. Nor will your average Joe
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Got one
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nice :wink:
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How do I add a photo on here ?
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need to upload it on photo bucket and copy the link then when your posting you can see the little picture tab above the smileys looks like mona lisa :happy2:
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Well done, that was quick!
Where did you find it?
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Black, 3 door, dsg, 69k miles, 3 owners, standard no mods from West Sussex now living in Suffolk oh well it will after it's had the front bumper painted & fully detailed, very happy with it thanks to everyone who told me what to look for, cheers Darren
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Black, 3 door, dsg, 69k miles, 3 owners, standard no mods from West Sussex now living in Suffolk oh well it will after it's had the front bumper painted & fully detailed, very happy with it thanks to everyone who told me what to look for, cheers Darren
nice one what are your plans ?
I don't really want to go above £9000
did you manage to get under your price range
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Need pictures now
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Pictures on page 2, lets just say it was a lot of work but in budget. More photos at end of next week when it's looking better :smiley: keeping it standard I think! Could do with a stereo that has phone connection or dab any suggestions? but not much more for now as happy with it as is, just wanted to say thanks again to everyone that helped me
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Looks a good example mate,cars never stay standard on here :signLOL: