mk3 on ebay! is this legit u reckon?

[-danisdubbin-]

hey guys i just saw this on ebay .... well within my price range

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1997-VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-GTI-16V-GREEN_W0QQitemZ130367144548QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item1e5a7cc264#ht_500wt_975

however, theres no description, 7 previous owners? what ya reckon?

someone forgot to write the stuff/ dumbass/ or dodgy??

help?!?

dan

[naturn007]

I probably would not go there.  like you say there is no description about the car, or nothing about it's history.  7 owners?!?!

I just had a look on Autotrader.co.uk, there are plenty on there with good descriptions, and all within your price band.

have a look.

[Larrychips]

No way I would put any money down until you see proof of HPI, MoT & Tax...   Infact, I wouldn't buy a car without seeing in the flesh before hand...listened to the engine & gearbox, felt the clutch and had a good nose around.   £1000 is a good price if it is genuine though....  

[-danisdubbin-]

sweet as mate, i've been well informed, there are some sound chaps (and ladies) on here

if anyone sees a decent 16 valver, under 100,000 miles and around the £1200 mark (less wud be best) please let me know

cheers all

[leigh_harty]

That car also isnt on the insurance database so isnt being used.. maybe a reason.

[jpgti]

I have bought four cars off ebay and all have been great, however i would say this

1) I would advise you to only go for a car with a good quality description

2) Ensure the seller has good feedback

3) Get in contact with the seller and talk to them in person

4) If possible go and see the car and give it a check (having said this i have bought three without looking lol)

5) Never hand over money until you are certian about the car

I would stay clear until the description is updated, and i would definately go and see it and check paperwork etc..

[-danisdubbin-]

That car also isnt on the insurance database so isnt being used.. maybe a reason.

how did u check that mate?? ive had a look on the dvla website and checked that the tax is valid!

yeh jpgti, thats a good shout yeh, im fairly close to bristol, and actually have a mate there atm, so i may pop down and check it, ill be annoyed if i go there tho and it gets bought during that time lol

hpi checks, do you all do them?? ive never bought a car off ebay before, so cheers for the pointers

so obvious checks

1) see what work it's had done like servive history wise
2) MOT cert
3) Tax paperwork

anything else you can reccommend apart from taking it 4 a spin, having a good nose around for rust etc and under the bonnet?

[jpgti]

On the MOT certificate check to see if there are any advisorys, and if there are check what it says needs doing. Ensure the car has a V5 form and i think you can type the numberplate in online to see what records the DVLA have of the car.

Service history wise i would check it has a new belt as its done 80k or be prepared to buy a new one, it would be nice to see some service history aswel. Have a look for rust on the sills. Check the condition of the tyres, 4 decent ones will set you back a fair wack. Have a look under the bonnet and look for anything dodgy, check the oil level.

Also see how much tax/mot the car has left.   

[leigh_harty]

That car also isnt on the insurance database so isnt being used.. maybe a reason.

how did u check that mate?? ive had a look on the dvla website and checked that the tax is valid!

http://www.askmid.com/

Then click 'check askmid' on the right - top. Very useful.

I would'nt have thought u could go for a test drive very easily or cheaply if the car itself inst insured

[ian24driver]

Ive got one listed in the cars for sale section, 8v.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=144125.0