MK5 Golf GTI
General => New Member Intro's => Topic started by: t8ylx on May 08, 2014, 03:33:35 pm
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Hi all hoping to pick up a mk5 golf gti tomorrow after the sale of my mk6 fiesta st.
I've found a decent spec'd car and I received a text from him saying there's now a problem with the car and it's lost boost.
The car is completely standard and I've read the guide on the pcv valve and dv.
Should I still take a look at the car as I'm 3 hours away from him or should I stay clear?
He's offered to knock some money off to get it sorted but can I still drive it home (steadily)
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Welcome mate, best thing to do is take a mechanic friend with you to check the engine over? As it could be something so simple for example boost hose come loose? Good luck anyways. :happy2:
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have you looked at the sale section on here also
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Tell him those two items are most likely the fault - tell him to have them changed and report back - shouldn't be much more than £120 parts and labour.
Have him send you a vehicle scan with VCDS to show the faults are clear.
As for going to see it and part with your money to buy a faulty item, I wouldn't go there!
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thanks all for the replies, ive since spoken to him and hes taken it into the garage for piece of mind before the car is collected.