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Title: Buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: billy_vw on 27 June 2011, 13:02
Right - Alot more than i wanted to spend,

But

I have chance of buying a 1 owner mk5 GTi

Pluses are:

1 owner from new
FSH & all receipts from new
200 bhp ( :evil: standard so far)
Full leather - heated fronts
Winter pack
Luxury pack


Negs to me any way - it's RED and highish miles

Any advice on buying 1 of these would be much appreciated

Thanks in Advance
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: Ant1981 on 27 June 2011, 13:15
I'm looking for one too, but, I've said it before and I'll say it again (after they went pink) NO MORE red cars!  :grin:
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 27 June 2011, 13:16
How long will you keep it for?  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: billy_vw on 27 June 2011, 13:23
How long will you keep it for?  :grin: :grin:


Leave me alone, ive not bought it yet  :grin:
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: Mr Blue on 27 June 2011, 13:51
im sure some of them are still awaitng their recalls.

Probably worth waiting for the new reg to come out. Prices drop
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: billy_vw on 27 June 2011, 16:29
im sure some of them are still awaitng their recalls.

Probably worth waiting for the new reg to come out. Prices drop


This one has been re-called on coil packs (if that's what you mean)
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: Rhyso on 27 June 2011, 16:56
im sure some of them are still awaitng their recalls.

Probably worth waiting for the new reg to come out. Prices drop


This one has been re-called on coil packs (if that's what you mean)

Check if the steering rack has been replaced too; should have been done under warranty if it was a creaky one
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: SRGTD on 27 June 2011, 19:43
Check the front wheel arches for corrosion - caused by the plastic wheelarch liner rubbing against the inner surface of the wheelarch flange.

Some owners who've experienced this have had problems getting it fixed under the corrosion warranty; VW have cited this as a mechanical problem(!)  :shocked: - link to threads in the mk5 section with pictures of the problem below.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=164958.msg1542670#msg1542670
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=158289.msg1456794#msg1456794

I've a mk5 which is just over 4 years old and I've not had the problem.
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: Wayne on 27 June 2011, 20:36
Check to see if the cambelt has been replaced.
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: billy_vw on 27 June 2011, 20:38
Check to see if the cambelt has been replaced.

Twice - both with water pumps  :wink:

& 2nd one done recently
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: Len on 27 June 2011, 20:40
Does it have a tow hitch?
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: billy_vw on 27 June 2011, 20:42
Deposit put down & here it is

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201124391006228/sort/priceasc/usedcars/maximum-age/up_to_7_years_old/colour/red/body-type/hatchback/model/golf/make/volkswagen/keywords/gti/page/1/postcode/sn36jj/radius/1500?logcode=p

Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: billy_vw on 27 June 2011, 20:42
Does it have a tow hitch?

Nope
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: Len on 27 June 2011, 20:43
Cant get that link to work!
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: Rhyso on 27 June 2011, 20:43
Bargain  :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: billy_vw on 27 June 2011, 20:48
Bargain  :cool: :cool:


Even more of a bargain that im only paying him £5400  :evil:

£400 deposit paid

£5k to pay when i pick up in the next couple of days.

Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: dom on 27 June 2011, 20:51
Bargain  :cool: :cool:


Even more of a bargain that im only paying him £5400  :evil:

£400 deposit paid

£5k to pay when i pick up in the next couple of days.



 :shocked: Deal of the year goes to......
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: Wayne on 27 June 2011, 20:53
Not worth much more with those miles tbh. :smiley:
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: richw911 on 27 June 2011, 21:49
Didnt know you could get one so cheap.......

5 grand  :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

What a bargain  :cool:

Have to say it again 5 grand!
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: tech1889 on 27 June 2011, 21:59
that is a very competitive price considering it has leathers and such.. mileage is high which has affected the price.. but hey who cares about miles
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: richw911 on 27 June 2011, 22:07
"Its quiet said roobarb to quiet said custard."

Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: tech1889 on 27 June 2011, 22:17
"Its quiet said roobarb to quiet said custard."



you sad f**k*r  :grin:
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: billy_vw on 27 June 2011, 22:27
Yes - high MOTORWAY miles

But full & i mean FULL service history with 1 owner

The guy sometimes does 350 miles a day with work, but with fuel prices hes just bought a mk6 GTD

The car is very high spec, drives like a dream

& if it had average mileage like 50-60k with the spec would be around £8.5k

Personally , Id rather keep £3k in my bank and enjoy a  well maintained car with a few more miles.

It will keep me happy for a while,

Well it has got tax til March next year   :smiley:
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: richw911 on 27 June 2011, 22:29
"Its quiet said roobarb to quiet said custard."



you sad f**k*r  :grin:

Its just i cant hear Ant?

Is he around?

5 grand?  :grin:
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: richw911 on 27 June 2011, 22:30
Yes - high MOTORWAY miles

But full & i mean FULL service history with 1 owner

The guy sometimes does 350 miles a day with work, but with fuel prices hes just bought a mk6 GTD

The car is very high spec, drives like a dream

& if it had average mileage like 50-60k with the spec would be around £8.5k

Personally , Id rather keep £3k in my bank and enjoy a  well maintained car with a few more miles.

It will keep me happy for a while,

Well it has got tax til March next year   :smiley:

What a deal bud :afro:  :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: JC on 27 June 2011, 22:35
"Its quiet said roobarb to quiet said custard."



quote stealing mo fo  :huh: :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: richw911 on 27 June 2011, 22:38
"Its quiet said roobarb to quiet said custard."



quote stealing mo fo  :huh: :rolleyes:

 :grin:

Did you know you can get a mk5 for 5k chuff  :shocked:

Ant didnt  :lipsrsealed: :grin: :laugh:
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: billy_vw on 27 June 2011, 22:41
its £5.4k , but ive forgot about the £400 deposit ive already paid & counting my 5 grand now  :smiley:
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: richw911 on 27 June 2011, 22:44
its £5.4k , but ive forgot about the £400 deposit ive already paid & counting my 5 grand now  :smiley:

Indeed but its still in the 5k bracket which Ant said wasnt possible   :smiley:
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: billy_vw on 27 June 2011, 22:47
well , ill look at it that i paid £400 for the leathers & got a mk5 for £5k then  :grin:
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: Rhyso on 28 June 2011, 08:59
that is a very competitive price considering it has leathers and such.. mileage is high which has affected the price.. but hey who cares about miles

^^^ this

Last couple of weeks I've been in 2 GTI's; one with 76K on the clock and the other with 92K on the clock.  Guess which one is in better condition.............

Now 5K for a GTI.......where did I put my credit card..... :lipsrsealed: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: F17BAD on 28 June 2011, 09:55
i wouldnt be too arsed about the miles. looks a good buy to me. just not a big fan of the red
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: dom on 28 June 2011, 10:53
its £5.4k , but ive forgot about the £400 deposit ive already paid & counting my 5 grand now  :smiley:

Indeed but its still in the 5k bracket which Ant said wasnt possible   :smiley:

 :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: Steve_PD on 28 June 2011, 22:24
3 months tops :lipsrsealed: :grin: :wink:
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: Toby on 28 June 2011, 22:29
3 months tops :lipsrsealed: :grin: :wink:

to high... 8 weeks!!
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: billy_vw on 29 June 2011, 07:37
3 months tops :lipsrsealed: :grin: :wink:

to high... 8 weeks!!

Cnuts!!!!  :grin: :grin:

So do you think it will be worth me putting my private plate on it  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 29 June 2011, 10:46
3 months tops :lipsrsealed: :grin: :wink:

to high... 8 weeks!!

Cnuts!!!!  :grin: :grin:

So do you think it will be worth me putting my private plate on it  :rolleyes:

I say 6 months!  :grin: :wink:
Title: Re: Buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: Len on 29 June 2011, 10:49
3 months tops :lipsrsealed: :grin: :wink:

to high... 8 weeks!!

Cnuts!!!!  :grin: :grin:

So do you think it will be worth me putting my private plate on it  :rolleyes:

NO!
Title: Re: Buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: Dan_GTi8v on 30 June 2011, 09:59
http://cars.uk.msn.com/features/used-car-guide/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=158417376&page=3

:P
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: Ant1981 on 30 June 2011, 10:07
Didnt know you could get one so cheap.......

5 grand  :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

What a bargain  :cool:

Have to say it again 5 grand!

 :shocked: five grand?
Title: Re: Thinking of buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: Ant1981 on 30 June 2011, 10:09


The guy sometimes does 350 miles a day with work, but with fuel prices hes just bought a mk6 GTD


Good find.

But I don't know how getting £5400 for a car and spending £25,000 or so on a MK6 GTD is financially any better than the fuel prices
Title: Re: Buying a mk5 GTi - any advice
Post by: billy_vw on 30 June 2011, 10:12
http://cars.uk.msn.com/features/used-car-guide/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=158417376&page=3

:P

Hopefully this is one of the good ones,
But with 115k, at least it has been motoring and not in & out of a garage breaking down.

Picking it up 2nite  :drool: