MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Mako V12V on July 06, 2010, 09:53:17 pm
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My Ed30 is on 18k miles at the mo and was wondering what the potential costs may be if I keep the car for a further couple of years/ 17k miles?
Apart from servicing, what if anything have people had to replace on these between 20k and 35k miles?
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Well whatever needs replacing it surely must be more cost effective than buying another car.
I've only done 7600 miles but the car is over 4 years old.
At 4 years you will need to (recommended) replace cam belt & water pump. Managed to haggle down to £380 for mine to be done. I also purchased a 2 year VW service plan which gives me 2 years servicing for the one off cost of £299. This also includes a MOT each year and brake fluid change etc!
If you're happy with the car then why not hand on to it?
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At 49k miles (owned it since 29k) my car has had a new tie rod end, some tyres, some oil and thats about it. Still on the original pads and discs ...
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As above mate, its not every day you see a candy white edition 30....... keep it!
Its kinda hit or miss with the pricing of services and especially cambelt and water pump replacement. Theres a huge difference across the country with dealers :booty: everyone!
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^^ True, just had my 5 year / 50k service, water pump and cambelt done at the stealers for £500. A few months ago they wanted just shy of £600 for the timing belt alone but my local stealers have had some good offers lately. And were wearing a mask previously ...
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Cam belt tensioner seems to be quite common, if the engines abit squeekie when at idle when cold, get that sorted if you have warranty.