MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: George on May 07, 2011, 05:27:59 pm
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I'm in two minds whether to go and view this car:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2759709.htm
I've HPI'd it which came back all ok. I've checked the service history which is all ok, and had the seller send more some more photos and the car looks good in all of these.
Just wondering what you guys think? I'm a little wary of it, one major reason being when I asked the seller for a landline number he told me he didn't know the number as he didn't use it? :confused:
It seems well priced for the age, mileage and spec.
The reg is NA07 ZNZ but has also been on V99 VVV AND L6 WES
If it was an hour or two away, I'd would go and see it, but the journey is 4 hours 20 minutes each way for me!
Thanks
George
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Ad seems to be pretty honest really and guy has put in all good info on the car, if it was me I would def go for a look but I always go over car with fine tooth comb to be 100% sure before buying..
If HPI is clear and service history checks out ok then sounds like a winner.
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looks nice and its RED the fastest colour :happy2:
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maybe there is someone on the forum that lives up that way that could have a quick look at it and let you know if its worth making the journey
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Oh looks nice that :drool:
May even make a trip up to take a look myself :wink:
Wouldnt worry about the phone number bit myself too much as TBH I dont even know my home telephone number :laugh: As I use my mobile for everything.
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Yeh I wouldn't worry about the landline number, a lot of people nowadays don't know.
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just make sure the v5 checks out with him and his address, ask to use the loo at some point...
Looks a bargain though, and they look schweeet in red!!
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Thanks for the advise guys! I've decided to leave this one, I'm still not 100% about it and I need to be before travelling that far.
The search continues :signLOL:
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Oh looks nice that :drool:
May even make a trip up to take a look myself :wink:
Wouldnt worry about the phone number bit myself too much as TBH I dont even know my home telephone number :laugh: As I use my mobile for everything.
If you're serious I can forward you the HPI report ;)
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How many owners?
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Two previous owners, currently on it's third owner.
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I was looking at this one too but, after exchanging some emails with the guy I was put off by his replies. I might just be being picky but, saying the car is class and using text speak screams dodgy to me :stupid:! He also said there is finance too! Ahwell the hunt continues, hope you find the right car mate, I know the feeling :signLOL:
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I'm as picky as you. I did a 3 1/2 hour journey each way by motorbike just to see the car I eventually bought (and went back two weeks later!) I did several other 100+ mile trips just to look, too. Top tips - don't buy the first car you see and look at plenty. You're right to look at the seller almost as much as the car.
When I was looking (from November to February), I found most private sellers were asking the same as independent dealers.
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the car is just up the road from me--i would have had a look for you if my car was running ok
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This one has been posted today:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2798388.htm
I'm not interested in it, just find it funny how he has copied the exact line from the advert I first posted
Its alway been ran on V power (will not use anything else) and she is always warmed and allowed to cool down as to keep the turbo in best possible nick.
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^^^ That car was on sale at a dealers in Hounslow London a few months ago on Autotrader. Don't know why but I was quite sceptical about it. Very cheap for an 08 plate, and the fact that the number plate is not straight, one of the centre cap on one of the wheels are missing + different tread tyres on the back put me off...
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i was about to say the pics are the same as a very recent advert :signLOL:
And its now for sale again in west yorkshire, not bradford by any chance :signLOL:
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The first ad has the following line:
As anyone who knows these cars will no there are much better than the standard GTi in both looks and performance,
Thought he ED30 looked identical except the Pescaros and ED30 badge???
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:popcornsoda:
nah...from chin spoiler, rear valance, rear badge, red stitching, part leather, and I am sure a few others will be mentioned shortly.
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And its now for sale again in west yorkshire, not bradford by any chance :signLOL:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220782110645&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123#ht_1258wt_1139
Item location: Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Registered in Wales, too, so it's done some travelling!
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^^^ That car was on sale at a dealers in Hounslow London a few months ago on Autotrader. Don't know why but I was quite sceptical about it. Very cheap for an 08 plate, and the fact that the number plate is not straight, one of the centre cap on one of the wheels are missing + different tread tyres on the back put me off...
You missed the steamed up headlight... :smiley:
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^^^ That car was on sale at a dealers in Hounslow London a few months ago on Autotrader. Don't know why but I was quite sceptical about it. Very cheap for an 08 plate, and the fact that the number plate is not straight, one of the centre cap on one of the wheels are missing + different tread tyres on the back put me off...
You missed the steamed up headlight... :smiley:
How could I miss that??? Must have some steam in my glasses too... :P
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Good price, that will sell in no time in Bradford, very popular, seem to see golf r's every day in Bradford, golfs have always sold well here