taking notes before buying 16' DSG GTI

[vorobeyka7]

Hello guys,

So the topic says it all Thinking of buying 16' GTI, and I want to ask for your thoughts and suggestions about most complicated problems that i should be aware of before the purchase.
Or basically anything that would be usefull to avoid some mayor problems or risks f.e. max mileage that would indicate that the car still can run smooth another 50-60k KM, maybe some common problems especially in 2016 model, any thoughts about the "recource/mileage" of the engine with Stage 1 - 200kw without any mayor upgrades inside the engine or replacing it?

Will paste few listings from our local web.
https://autoplius.lt/skelbimai/volkswagen-golf-2-0-l-hecbekas-2016-benzinas-15106409.html
So its DSG with 145k kilometers. And this one is the cheapest mk7 GTI here in Lithuania.

https://autoplius.lt/skelbimai/volkswagen-golf-2-0-l-hecbekas-2016-benzinas-15834517.html
DSG 124k kilometers. In the middle of the price range but obviously we can find 16' for 16k, and 17' for 13,5k. Owner comments - dsg oil and filter done, stage 1 with downpipe + backbox "Ulter sport", maxton design, coilovers, led headlights.

So my main concern is about money i need to invest here, max budget is like 15k for me, i can do few thousand more no prob with insurance and some other things (got more, wont be broke after those 2-3k).
If purchasing used 16' GTI means 5k invesment in upcoming year, not for me then I heard GTI of this generation is quite okey with maintenance cost. Can it become like super faulty and unpredictable with 200k kilometers on odometer?
At what mileage belt needs to be done? Any tricky questions for the owner to check if hes telling the truth?
Is it hard to replace that screen with buttons to the one without, any adjusments or smth?

Hopefully its clear what i am asking for, want to say thank you for any response and sorry for my grammar and stupid questions...

[baka]

Hi ya,

Are used car warranties a reasonable price? I wouldn't anticipate any major problems, but it's something I like to have for a year on a new purchase, just for piece of mind.

I've not heard of any issues with a car having a stage 1 map from a reputable tuner, the engines are more than up to it. But I'd want to know who's map it was, with some evidence.

Physically modified cars tend to put me off, unless it's clearly been done to a very high standard. Whether that's sensible or not is up to you, but personally I like a blank canvas to modify to my tastes and my standards.

Water pump/Thermostat housings can be a common failure at some point. A bit pricey to rectify but not a major issue.

[Watts]

No cambelt to worry about but at that kind of mileage I'd be looking into whether or not the chain and tensioners needed replacing. And no stupid questions that I can see Good luck with the hunt.

[vorobeyka7]

Cant find anything from dealers, only private. No warranty from them + no local law that could stop owner from lying about the condition and mileage. And thats pretty common here in Lithuania
Thanks for every word you shared <3

Hi ya,

Are used car warranties a reasonable price? I wouldn't anticipate any major problems, but it's something I like to have for a year on a new purchase, just for piece of mind.

I've not heard of any issues with a car having a stage 1 map from a reputable tuner, the engines are more than up to it. But I'd want to know who's map it was, with some evidence.

Physically modified cars tend to put me off, unless it's clearly been done to a very high standard. Whether that's sensible or not is up to you, but personally I like a blank canvas to modify to my tastes and my standards.

Water pump/Thermostat housings can be a common failure at some point. A bit pricey to rectify but not a major issue.

[vorobeyka7]

Thanks you very much! 

No cambelt to worry about but at that kind of mileage I'd be looking into whether or not the chain and tensioners needed replacing. And no stupid questions that I can see Good luck with the hunt.