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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: logit on 10 March 2015, 15:12
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Hey guys, just thought I'd say a quick hello. I'm currently driving a 2007 Audi TT 3.2 and looking to change to a Mk6 Gti. I've been having a look over old posts and you all seem a friendly enough bunch so hello :grin:
I'm surprised that there don't seem to be many suitable cars on the market at the moment. And what I have seen do seem to be very expensive - some of the 2012 dsg cars aren't priced too far off the Mk7 gti prices :shocked: If prices are at that level I may have to consider going for a 2010 Audi S3 S tronic which seems much better priced in comparison... considering it's a better :laugh: car.
In case anyone is thinking about selling some time soon, I'm looking for something along the following lines:
At least a 2010 or newer car. 3 or 5 door considered
Must be DSG
Any colour considered... except white (which does seem to limit choices as it's very much an 'in' colour at the mo)
Leather seats
Would be nice to have parking sensors and nav but not essential
Anywho I'll leave things there or now and I'm sure I'll be bugging you guys with more questions down the line :cool:
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Rebecca must be busy, otherwise she would have been telling you about her car by now.
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Rebecca must be busy, otherwise she would have been telling you about her car by now.
Is it in the forum classifieds? Can't seem to see it...
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Rebecca must be busy, otherwise she would have been telling you about her car by now.
Yes Simon I was busy. It was parent consultation evening at daughter's school, slightly more important than flogging a car :tongue:
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Is it in the forum classifieds? Can't seem to see it...
Welcome to the forum logit :smiley:
It's not in the classifieds yet, but am looking to sell my mk6 GTI this summer as I'm moving over to a mk7 R which is currently on order.
Spec is:
2012 '62 plate GTI with currently 24,600 miles on the clock.
5 door
DSG
Deep Black Pearl
Leather (with heated seats)
Adaptive Chassis Control (ACC)
19" Glendale Alloys
Dynaudio
RCD 510 with DAB
Built-in Bluetooth
Bi-xenon headlights with Daytime Running Lights
LED rear lights
Highline colour multifunction display
Multifunction steering wheel
Storage Pack
No sat nav but RNS 510 unit is relatively inexpensive and easy to retrofit. No parking sensors, but who needs them anyway.
It''s got full VW Service History, has been owned by me from new. Mechanically sound, never had any warranty work required or carried out. Only ever been hand washed and detailed by me. :smiley:
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Looks like a great example Rebecca.... but I don't think I can wait until the summer to get a Mk6 :smiley: If you decide you want to get rid now I'd definitely be interested :whistle:
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ooooo ^^ :nerd: :nerd: :nerd: :nerd: :nerd: :nerd: :nerd: :grin: :grin:
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I have a mk 6 gti am currently in a position I may need to sell as company car allowance not compatible with gti. 2011 5 Dr reflex silver with parking sensors not leather 26000 miles full main dealer service history balance of service pack will cover another service ! Pm if interested in more info
Thanks
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Looks like a great example Rebecca.... but I don't think I can wait until the summer to get a Mk6 :smiley: If you decide you want to get rid now I'd definitely be interested :whistle:
I am really looking to sell a little later in the year but will let you know if that changes.
Looks like you're drumming up some more interest :wink:
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Thanks for the offer jedi but I really want one with leather - not a fan of the retro cloth interior :undecided:
Ah that's a shame rebecca. I'm sure it will sell quickly when the time comes.
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Rebecca must be busy, otherwise she would have been telling you about her car by now.
Is it in the forum classifieds? Can't seem to see it...
Make sure she throws in some special cleaning fluids! Asda has it on special this week. Used it for years, it may well not be good for your paintwork but keeps your hands feeling "soft" :smiley:
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Rebecca must be busy, otherwise she would have been telling you about her car by now.
Is it in the forum classifieds? Can't seem to see it...
Make sure she throws in some special cleaning fluids! Asda has it on special this week. Used it for years, it may well not be good for your paintwork but keeps your hands feeling "soft" :smiley:
Do you wash your hair with it too (if you have any) :wink:
You stick to your fairy liquid and I'll stick with my DoDo Juice supernatural shampoo. As for soft hands, hand cream is the way forward :kiss:
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Make sure she throws in some special cleaning fluids! Asda has it on special this week. Used it for years, it may well not be good for your paintwork but keeps your hands feeling "soft" :smiley:
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Do you wash your hair with it too (if you have any) :wink:
You stick to your fairy liquid and I'll stick with my DoDo Juice supernatural shampoo. As for soft hands, hand cream is the way forward :kiss:
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Welcome new guy. See the stick you have to take!
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Hola forum buddies, the search still continues for a GTI. What are everyone's thoughts on this car:
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/volkswagen/golf-gti-mk5-mk6/volkswagen-golf-mk6-gti-dsg-----------------2011/3667956
Are there any things that commonly go wrong with these cars? Are there any particular questions I should ask the owner (specific to GTIs?).
Muchas gracias :cool:
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Hola forum buddies, the search still continues for a GTI. What are everyone's thoughts on this car:
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/volkswagen/golf-gti-mk5-mk6/volkswagen-golf-mk6-gti-dsg-----------------2011/3667956
Are there any things that commonly go wrong with these cars? Are there any particular questions I should ask the owner (specific to GTIs?).
Muchas gracias :cool:
Decent spec, but, three previous owners. So you'd be the fourth in as many years :undecided: I'd be wary of that.
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Yep thanks, that was my concern as well. I'll make some enquiries about it as DSG GTIs seem quite thin on the ground on the second hand market (if you exclude all the white ones!) so beggars cant be choosers...
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Hi Logit
I was in same position as you about six months ago.
My list was same as yours mk6 leather dsg .
Ended up with a nice red 2010 but paid nearl £15000 for it.
Could have a got one cheaper if I didn't want leather and DSG probably.
Just keep looking one will turn up.
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3 previous owners would mean the current owner is number 4. The person that buys this car would therefore be number 5. That would put me right off.
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Into the 3rd month of searching for The One!
You seem less picky than me too so you may well beat me to it! :grin: Know what you mean about the DSGs tho. Thin on the ground!
Thought I'd found a likely winner, only to phone the garage on Friday and find it's already been sold. Gutted!
LD
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3 previous owners would mean the current owner is number 4. The person that buys this car would therefore be number 5. That would put me right off.
So they would. I was counting the current owner in with the 3 previous, doh. Good job someone's on the ball. Being the 5th owner would make me run a mile.
Logit - I'd keep looking if I were you.
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I was hoping someone could briefly explain how often the GTIs need servicing? Is it every 12 months or 10k miles. Or do they use a longlife variable system i.e. everyday 24months or 18k miles. Do the services alternate between minor (oil change) and major? When are the big services that need spark plugs, dsg oil etc
Thanks for all your help peeps :cool:
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Re servicing, it depends on your mileage and type of trips but more often than not it's time and distance service schedule so initially 12 months or 10k miles whichever is the sooner and then every 12 months or 10k thereafter.
Check out VW servicing page http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/servicing/regimes
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If I recall the DSG oil service is at 40k miles. 2nd service is an oil change one. If you want to see what else is checked at 2 years or 20k miles, click on my flickr link under my sig or on my sig pic and several pics down there's a couple of pics of the 2 year service sheet. It's a handy way of keeping the record safe :wink:
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Excellent, thanks for the info :smiley: