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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: yanto on 07 January 2014, 23:26
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Just put a deposit on this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111251384742?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Your thoughts plz :smiley:
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Looks OK for the money, couple of quick observations from the ad though, the image of the wheel, thats definately not a genuine wheel and it's advertised as having xenons which it hasn't got.
Have you done a history check?
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Looks OK for the money, couple of quick observations from the ad though, the image of the wheel, thats definately not a genuine wheel and it's advertised as having xenons which it hasn't got.
Have you done a history check?
As above, about right for the money.
I love it when they say fully loaded, it doesnt even have Xenon Headlights, Sat Nav, LED rear lights, parking sensor, rear view camera, adaptive chassis control, tyre pressure monitor, genuine BBS alloys or DSG !!!
Still nice car though mate :smiley:
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It looks like an Askers version of "fully loaded" The only options that I can see are leather, cruise and RCD510
As Jimble said, those wheels are definitely reps. I'd be surprised if they make it through the winter. If it has a HID kit fitted, they are illegal.
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genuine BBS alloys
Mk6 wheels aren't BBS.
Mine weren't anyway.
Early Mk5 Monzas were...then they were made by Ronal, as were the Mk6 wheels.
Unless someone knows otherwise?
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genuine BBS alloys
Mk6 wheels aren't BBS.
Mine weren't anyway.
Early Mk5 Monzas were...then they were made by Ronal, as were the Mk6 wheels.
Unless someone knows otherwise?
you are correct as the bbs are were hollow the ronals aren't
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my bad fella's :drool: :drool: :drool:
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genuine BBS alloys
Mk6 wheels aren't BBS.
Mine weren't anyway.
Early Mk5 Monzas were...then they were made by Ronal, as were the Mk6 wheels.
Unless someone knows otherwise?
you are correct as the bbs are were hollow the ronals aren't
Agreed :laugh:
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Looks OK for the money, couple of quick observations from the ad though, the image of the wheel, thats definately not a genuine wheel and it's advertised as having xenons which it hasn't got.
Have you done a history check?
Yep, def not genuine Monzas
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Looks OK for the money, couple of quick observations from the ad though, the image of the wheel, thats definately not a genuine wheel and it's advertised as having xenons which it hasn't got.
Have you done a history check?
Yep, def not genuine Monzas
How can you tell?
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Thanks for the comments guys
Have run a hpi and there is no issues in the report, how can you tell the lights and wheels and other bits are not correct? Woul like your feedback in case im buying a bum car?
Yanto.
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How can you tell?
Genuine
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/dubber36/monzashadow_zpsf4c98aca.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/dubber36/media/monzashadow_zpsf4c98aca.jpg.html)
The ones on the car in the add
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/dubber36/monzashadowrep_zps8f7c00bc.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/dubber36/media/monzashadowrep_zps8f7c00bc.jpg.html)
The genuine ones have much more rounded holes. The reps have more material around the bolt holes and the center caps are different. Also look how many balance weights the reps have needed. Says it all really.
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how can you tell the lights and wheels and other bits are not correct?
The lights are standard halogen reflector headlights. Xenons have projectors.
The wheels are in my previous post.
Reading through the spec, only the leather (which includes heated seats), cruise control and the touch screen radio are the only optional extras. All the rest are standard features and usual dealer blurb that they use to make the car seem more than it is. That doesn't mean there's anything wrong with it, other than the cheap nasty wheels, it's another case of the dealer not knowing anything about the car he's selling.
Edit, I've just noticed on my picture of the wheels that the rear bumper doesn't line up with the wheel arch. It took a while to get mine lined up properly when we re-fitted it have had it painted the other week. That leads me to believe that bumper has been off too. Why? Make sure you have a really good look round it. If it's had paint, silver is a bugger to match, but might not show up at this dull time of year.
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These are genuine projector Xenons, (though on a 59 plate you wouldn't have the fairy lights around the edges as these were added later.
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5519/11838989973_b660e35d81_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/100316034@N05/11838989973/)
image (http://www.flickr.com/photos/100316034@N05/11838989973/) by rclbooth (http://www.flickr.com/people/100316034@N05/), on Flickr
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2883/11839116944_664fee3c75_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/100316034@N05/11839116944/)
image (http://www.flickr.com/photos/100316034@N05/11839116944/) by rclbooth (http://www.flickr.com/people/100316034@N05/), on Flickr
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Thanks bud
Just got a email from vw with a list of every thing on the car when it was born, not much above standard. It does say the alloys were 17"? It also had a service in 2011 and milage was 56175!!!! Think I will get my deposit back. Milage never came up on the hpi?
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17" wheels were standard. The 18's were an optional extra. Often if the originals are mangled and it needs tyres, a cheap set of reps with new tyres are a cheaper option for the dealer.
It's a good job that you checked with VW. HPI wouldn't show up the mileage if it had only had one owner, as it would have had no reason for it to be recorded on anything. Having said that, it would have had at least one MOT, so the mileage should be on that, unless it was clocked before it was 3 years old.
Either way, it's a luck escape.
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Thanks bud
Just got a email from vw with a list of every thing on the car when it was born, not much above standard. It does say the alloys were 17"? It also had a service in 2011 and milage was 56175!!!! Think I will get my deposit back. Milage never came up on the hpi?
Personally I would get your money back and once safely in hand by notifying ebay and Trading Standards
Sounds like you have had a lucky escape thanks to fellow forum members, may be work looking at this as you are going to struggle to find better
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=263358.0
I have a 3 door Edition 35 going up for sale in a few weeks time depending on your budget
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Forum help at it's best :)
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Thankd again for your help guys! need a five door sorry wigit.
So tuff buying a used car these days :cry:
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That was a lucky escape. I bet you're glad you posted for advice now.
Who did you contact to get an email back from VW with the mileage and extras that were on the car? Sounds like an invaluable service.
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Any vw dealer will know if the car has been through their workshops for serving and recalls etc, this golf had only one vw service in july 201. It belonged to lombard vehicle management. Having spoke to the guy selling the car I think its been bought from lombard and traded around a few dealers? He was happy to give me back my deposit.
The search begins again :angry:
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Any vw dealer will know if the car has been through their workshops for serving and recalls etc, this golf had only one vw service in july 201. It belonged to lombard vehicle management. Having spoke to the guy selling the car I think its been bought from lombard and traded around a few dealers? He was happy to give me back my deposit.
The search begins again :angry:
Better examples out there...plenty of Bullsh!tters looking to make a fast buck. Advert with usual cliche one liners too.
You cannot rely on the Service book, invoices or confirmation from relevant garages required for servicing.
Clocking is supposed to be widespread.
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Glad you've dodged that bullet mate! Good call getting in touch with VW 8)
Hope you find a good one. :)
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I think its worth looking at an approved used MK6 GTI at this team of year from VW as they are doing good deals (end of financial year approaching). I just bought mine from a VW local to me. I saw the car a month or so ago and thought I would let it dwell for a bit until they knocked the price down slightly which they did. I ended up getting a further 1k knocked off and had an extra 2years warranty 2 years servicing, 6 months tax, some nice new mats and a full tank thrown in !
Its worth the extra premium to go through a dealer IMO as it makes it just that bit more hassle free (doubt everyone agrees).
Ive had a few niggly bits already which have been sorted already. They guys at my local dealership are really nice chaps and surprisingly helpful.
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I think its worth looking at an approved used MK6 GTI at this team of year from VW as they are doing good deals (end of financial year approaching). I just bought mine from a VW local to me. I saw the car a month or so ago and thought I would let it dwell for a bit until they knocked the price down slightly which they did. I ended up getting a further 1k knocked off and had an extra 2years warranty 2 years servicing, 6 months tax, some nice new mats and a full tank thrown in !
Its worth the extra premium to go through a dealer IMO as it makes it just that bit more hassle free (doubt everyone agrees).
Ive had a few niggly bits already which have been sorted already. They guys at my local dealership are really nice chaps and surprisingly helpful.
i agree I have had my last 2 from main dealers I go in and haggle haggle haggle I don't pay the asking price and if they don't budge I walk away a car elsewhere might be cheaper but as this thread shows dodgy wheels mileage incorrect it might seem a good deal until things start going wrong :cool:
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Not all Approved Used cars are all they seem either, so have a really good look. I've looked at quite a few that have had paintwork, and not to the best standards in some cases. Many nearly new cars will be ex lease/hire cars. They often get a blow over to repair any damage before going off to auction where they get bought by the dealers.
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Not all Approved Used cars are all they seem either, so have a really good look. I've looked at quite a few that have had paintwork, and not to the best standards in some cases. Many nearly new cars will be ex lease/hire cars. They often get a blow over to repair any damage before going off to auction where they get bought by the dealers.
i agree again look at cars when it's sunny and dry
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Not all Approved Used cars are all they seem either, so have a really good look. I've looked at quite a few that have had paintwork, and not to the best standards in some cases. Many nearly new cars will be ex lease/hire cars. They often get a blow over to repair any damage before going off to auction where they get bought by the dealers.
i agree again look at cars when it's sunny and dry
I agree aswell. I think you need to give the car a good going over no matter where it's from.
The trouble is the weather at this time of year seems to hide marks on bodywork !!
It's also worth asking about the previous owner/s etc.