MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Geo123 on March 04, 2013, 12:49:10 pm

Title: Alternative car sales websites
Post by: Geo123 on March 04, 2013, 12:49:10 pm
Hello All,

I am new to the forum so first of all I would like to say hello!

I am very keen on purchasing a Golf MK5 GTI, which will be a slight upgrade to my current Renault Clio.

I have trailed Gumtree, AutoTrader, Ebay and Piston Heads for possible cars and have not found many within my price range that I have liked.

I have also looked on the 'Cars for sale' section here, without much luck.

I have a maximum budget of £7500 or thereabouts for a nicely kept, smart golf mk5 gti with low mileage (60 - 70k)

Do you know of any other sites where I could look?

Cheers
George
Title: Re: Alternative car sales websites
Post by: chrisr763 on March 04, 2013, 12:51:55 pm
I personally would just keep an eye out on all of the above sites. You don't want to rush into buying a car... and the right one will pop up, I garentee. It's the same with parts... Just waiting, being patient and looking all the time really does pay off  :happy2: 
Title: Re: Alternative car sales websites
Post by: skard on March 04, 2013, 01:07:01 pm
Hello and welcome

What is your location?

This site is excellent for well loved GTI's for sale.

Here's one over your mileage, but under budget  :happy2:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,54737.0.html
Title: Re: Alternative car sales websites
Post by: Geo123 on March 04, 2013, 01:39:09 pm
Many thanks,

I am in the Hertfordshire area and would be willing to travel if the right car came a long.

I have seen the car in your link and it is an excellent example of what I am looking for, something about tornado red GTI's that set them apart and that one is in very good condition. I am keen on purchasing a car with lower mileage though.

Are there any other sites similar to this one with a classified section you know of?
Title: Re: Alternative car sales websites
Post by: AA on March 04, 2013, 07:51:16 pm
Pistonheads can be an expensive place to shop   As said take your time and take a friend :happy2:
Title: Re: Alternative car sales websites
Post by: MC71 on March 04, 2013, 08:09:43 pm
Welcome along!  :drinking:

You can't go to far wrong from looking (and waiting) for the right one to pop up on this forum. I wouldn't hesitate buying from a fellow member with a decent history on the forum as you can see their previous posts and (if they have had one) thier own thread in Members Rides.

IMHO Ignore peeps trying to sell a car with around 25 posts to their name as they are only on here to sell a car. Buying from a forum enthusiast will generally get you car that's been well looked after and maintained above and beyond the required amount.

Happy hunting.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Alternative car sales websites
Post by: red6688 on March 05, 2013, 12:34:34 am
I have a vw golf Gti 2006 with 77,000 miles xenon lookalike like headlamps fk coil overs p flo air filter forge twintercooler dump valve diverter valve 18 mercedes alphards turbo boost gauge full service history 2 owners used as weekend car so in great condition tornado red .im thinking of selling as second car and hardly use .



(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fw381%2Fred6688%2FIMG_3463.jpg&hash=8bd8c90eef215e0d866bbc9d333acd7be160d89b)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fw381%2Fred6688%2FDSC06138.jpg&hash=e4ac36ea7f35b9bfbc84fbe9b72356e7e8568d79)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fw381%2Fred6688%2FDSC06139.jpg&hash=3074fd21cf892415e764e6020457763b4e7f2140)
I'm looking for 7800 as thousand spent
Title: Re: Alternative car sales websites
Post by: Geo123 on March 06, 2013, 08:34:36 am
Thanks for the reply guys!

I think biding my time is the way to go with this then.. I'll be checking this website frequently as the ones I see advertised here are a lot better than ones I have found elsewhere.

Red - Do you have any more photo's mate, interior etc. Where you located?

Cheers
Geoo
Title: Re: Alternative car sales websites
Post by: red6688 on March 09, 2013, 01:47:11 pm
I've decided to keep my car now ,almost sold my wheels ,gonna run standard 18 monza look . Hope u get a good vw ,there will be ups and downs but in the end you will love what u got .