Mk7 buying advice

[2007GTI]

After going to the dark side, I'm in the market for a 2nd hand Mk7.

I'm looking for:

DSG
5 door
Black or Carbon Grey
Performance Pack

Anything to look out for?  I was reading about some peeps having issues with rear shocks knocking?

Thanks All

[uzinusa]

Hi. I've got a 2013 gti, pp, dsg, dcc, acc, keyless, heated leather, 3 door and it's been faultless baring an electric water pump failure. Can't recommend it enough so check it out, make sure it's been serviced and then put a silly grin on your face

[Guzzle]

Not sure what age car you're looking for, or what your budget is, but be aware there are a few early GTi's out there that don't have the ACC system fitted. You can identify these as there is no sensor fitted in the lower front grille.

5 door cars built from week 22 2015 onwards should have sat nav, heated front seats and keyless entry as standard. These were all optional extras on earlier cars.

Some owners have reported issues early days with the optional 19 inch wheels, in that they were allegedly prone to buckling.

[2007GTI]

thanks both, I'm looking for around 2014/15, around 20k mark, appreciate the heads up

[Watts]

I realise it is a fair bit more but if you could stretch the budget, drive the deal can do a brand new one in the spec you want for £26800. Might be worth considering?

[2007GTI]

Thanks Watts.  Funnily enough I am a fan of Drive the Deal and was looking the other day.  I just can't quite justify a new car, as I don't do a lot of miles, as nice as it would be.

[I wanted a GTi]

Thanks Watts.  Funnily enough I am a fan of Drive the Deal and was looking the other day.  I just can't quite justify a new car, as I don't do a lot of miles, as nice as it would be.

How long are you going to be keeping it for? Then see what the difference between if you bought a new one now and how much of a difference there will be between that and a 2014/2015 car at the same point in the future.

[2007GTI]

That did cross my mind, I kept my Mk5 for nearly 8 years, so you may have a point there!

on another note, I phoned up about this one and it has had 3 owners, put me off this one

http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201705135401067
 

[Watts]

One may have been the original dealer if it was an ex-demo but I'd be a bit suspicious too. Still, plenty more fish etc. Have you looked on the VW used cars site? New cars are going up £400 soon so if you do decide on that best do so sharpish.

[2007GTI]

Yes I have been looking there, cheers.