MK5 Golf GTI

General => Random Chat => Topic started by: jlawrence on May 23, 2013, 04:32:33 pm

Title: Mk5 gti 08
Post by: jlawrence on May 23, 2013, 04:32:33 pm
2008, manual, 5 door, 37,000 miles, full service history, 4 owners from new, heated seats, multifunction steering wheel, cruise control. Really nice spec.

He wants £7,750 for it, which is ridiculously cheap, I,ve done the proper checks everything comes back fine, he said its so cheap because its a jap import ?

Does thing ring true, or is it too good to be true ?

I think it was damaged and it wasn't registered or something as the rear left side is well spanking, all other alloys have marks and what not, the paint work is blemish free on thid side, also the wheel camber on that side is noticeably different. Cheers
Title: Re: Mk5 gti 08
Post by: garrardrj on May 23, 2013, 04:34:31 pm
If its cheap avoid it . SIMPLES  :innocent:
Title: Re: Mk5 gti 08
Post by: GTI5 on May 23, 2013, 04:59:21 pm
2008, manual, 5 door, 37,000 miles, full service history, 4 owners from new, heated seats, multifunction steering wheel, cruise control. Really nice spec.

He wants £7,750 for it, which is ridiculously cheap, I,ve done the proper checks everything comes back fine, he said its so cheap because its a jap import ?

Does thing ring true, or is it too good to be true ?

I think it was damaged and it wasn't registered or something as the rear left side is well spanking, all other alloys have marks and what not, the paint work is blemish free on thid side, also the wheel camber on that side is noticeably different. Cheers

4 owners in 5 years...sounds dubious.

I'm sure there are better examples out there.
Title: Re: Mk5 gti 08
Post by: bacillus on May 23, 2013, 05:00:12 pm
He wants £7,750 for it, which is ridiculously cheap, I,ve done the proper checks everything comes back fine, he said its so cheap because its a jap import ?

Just make sure it's got full UK spec especially alarm for insurance purposes.
Title: Re: Mk5 gti 08
Post by: Upperoilcan on May 23, 2013, 05:56:35 pm
If your in the market for a GTI,why not check what's for sale on here as at least more often than not the car will be well looked after.
Title: Re: Mk5 gti 08
Post by: MC71 on May 23, 2013, 06:01:37 pm
If your in doubt, walk away. Plenty of GTI's about for £8k nowadays.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Mk5 gti 08
Post by: v2brett on May 23, 2013, 08:09:37 pm
sounds like you know you should walk away mate,  and from your description i think i would be too.    Theres plenty of mk5 Gti`s out there its just finding the one thats right for you.   Good luck with your search  :happy2:
Title: Re: Mk5 gti 08
Post by: jlawrence on May 23, 2013, 08:51:39 pm
Yeah I'm Going to give it a miss, not worth it :happy2:
Title: Re: Mk5 gti 08
Post by: jlawrence on May 23, 2013, 08:52:21 pm
sounds like you know you should walk away mate,  and from your description i think i would be too.    Theres plenty of mk5 Gti`s out there its just finding the one thats right for you.   Good luck with your search  :happy2:

I'm just going to be patient and I'm sure ill find one :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk5 gti 08
Post by: jlawrence on May 23, 2013, 08:53:07 pm
2008, manual, 5 door, 37,000 miles, full service history, 4 owners from new, heated seats, multifunction steering wheel, cruise control. Really nice spec.

He wants £7,750 for it, which is ridiculously cheap, I,ve done the proper checks everything comes back fine, he said its so cheap because its a jap import ?

Does thing ring true, or is it too good to be true ?

I think it was damaged and it wasn't registered or something as the rear left side is well spanking, all other alloys have marks and what not, the paint work is blemish free on thid side, also the wheel camber on that side is noticeably different. Cheers

4 owners in 5 years...sounds dubious.

I'm sure there are better examples out there.

I agree, not going to touch it, I'll be patient mate
Title: Re: Mk5 gti 08
Post by: calversbuyuk on May 24, 2013, 12:38:15 am
Can I ask where you saw it and if you have a link?
Just so I don't make the mistake whilst looking for my new car in the next few weeks ha!!

 :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk5 gti 08
Post by: jlawrence on May 24, 2013, 09:18:12 am
Can I ask where you saw it and if you have a link?
Just so I don't make the mistake whilst looking for my new car in the next few weeks ha!!

 :smiley:

It's a private sale, local man advertised in our local paper, he says it will be going on autotrader in the next couple of days, so when he does ill send the link over mate.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk5 gti 08
Post by: john87 on May 24, 2013, 09:52:52 am
For comparison, when I bought my 2008 Gti two years ago (28k on clock), VW were asking £14k for it.. so yes, 7.5k sounds too cheap  :surprised:
Title: Re: Mk5 gti 08
Post by: dmac1969 on May 26, 2013, 08:25:13 am
I paid £14k last year from VW for mine! 58 plate with 18k on.
Title: Re: Mk5 gti 08
Post by: calversbuyuk on May 29, 2013, 08:19:31 pm
Can I ask where you saw it and if you have a link?
Just so I don't make the mistake whilst looking for my new car in the next few weeks ha!!

 :smiley:

It's a private sale, local man advertised in our local paper, he says it will be going on autotrader in the next couple of days, so when he does ill send the link over mate.  :smiley:

Ha ok no worries thanks :)