Author Topic: Looking for a "what to look out for" guide when buying please  (Read 1861 times)

Offline CynicalRobot

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Hey All

Is there a guide on here on what to look out for when buying a mk6 gti out of interest?

I have seen a 60k mileage gti that i like the look of and it would be really helpful if there was some kind of guide here that i can follow :)

Thanks!

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Mk6 GTI Carbon Grey, 2010 Bluetooth and voice fitted, a few VCDS mods still a comfortable family car. Red Scirocco 2011 twin charger stage 1 - enjoyable drive now gone.  White 2016 Polo GTI (roller skate on steroids) replaced with an Indium Grey 2019 7.5 GTI PP.

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Re: Looking for a "what to look out for" guide when buying please
« Reply #2 on: 12 January 2019, 22:45 »
Add to it.
. Front wing rust. Botton near sill and middle of arch above wheel.
. Rear hatch rust in badge mounting.
. Carpet check not damp and check window switches work as inner and outer door seals fail.
. Door locks fail check all lock and unlock.
. Main rear crank seal fail. Oil leak from between engine and gearbox.
. Sunroof if fitted seal failure. Check for damp.
. Window regulators.  Check all windows work.
. Rear shocks or bushes. Clongs from rear.
. Front subframe bushes. Clongs from front.
. Handbrake. Calipers can stick.
Mk6 GTI  &  Mk1 GTI 
34 years of GTI ownership.