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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: hellomk7 on 28 January 2024, 12:35
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Hi guys.
New here and was hoping to get some help. I'm already set on getting an MK7 as an upgrade to my 85bhp Polo :grin: But admitedly, no idea on what to check apart from the usual things.
Went to see this one yesterday - https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202401095383321?sort=price-asc&advertising-location=at_cars&aggregatedTrim=GTI&make=Volkswagen&model=Golf&page=1&postcode=l1%204ds&price-to=15000&radius=100&transmission=Automatic&year-from=2014&fromsra
There was a weird dragging/rumble sound under that could be felt and heard on a cold start. That only lasted for about a min or 2 though. Service history is alright, DSG never been serviced. 6 owners... Also, I was only able to drive it for about 10 mins because I was late - completely my fault. I know for £9k there's definitely some work to be done there - I just wanna make sure I'm not buying a lemon and will last me for a couple of years.
It's also an indie traders rather than private sale so consurmer rights act should keep me "safe" for the first 6 months. Unless ofcourse they go bankrupt or just change trading names.
Willing to get beers or cash if you prefer!
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In case you're unaware of these, you can always run a reg check through the AA or CarVertircal for example (many YouTubers have a discount code for the latter) to check the history of the car. The AA will also visit the dealer to inspect the car. This is a little pricey at something like £150-200, but they check mechanical and electrical items as well as just visual, and also a short test drive. You have to ask the seller first if they're happy to accommodate this - you can always ask and if they say no, they might be trying to hide something...
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In case you're unaware of these, you can always run a reg check through the AA or CarVertircal for example (many YouTubers have a discount code for the latter) to check the history of the car. The AA will also visit the dealer to inspect the car. This is a little pricey at something like £150-200, but they check mechanical and electrical items as well as just visual, and also a short test drive. You have to ask the seller first if they're happy to accommodate this - you can always ask and if they say no, they might be trying to hide something...
Thanks!
I've done a vcheck on it, can be found here: https://www.vcheck.uk/report/DL63EFK-3YT97QP.
The trader is happy to allow AA/RAC check but I thought looking for enthusiasts would be better. But yeah, no doubt I'll get it checked before buying it.
Would you buy or scroll past it based on the ad alone?
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Looking through the pictures in the sellers ad., it looks as if it’s had some new paintwork on the driver’s side - the driver’s door is a noticeably dark shade than the rear door (see picture below). Also, the 6 speed DSG should be serviced every 40k miles, so with the car having done 98k miles, the DSG should’ve had two services by now which would be a bit of a red flag for me.
Parcel shelf is missing from the photo of the luggage space. There are a few marks or stains on the front seats that would hopefully clean off.
There are a few minor scuff / kerb marks and what looks like some white worm corrosion on the diamond cut faces on some of the alloys, so they could do with a refurb. However, bear in mind that diamond cut alloys can only (usually) be refurbished twice; more than twice and the structural integrity of the alloys could be compromised, rendering them potentially unsafe. Therefore, if they’ve already had two refurbs, then they can’t be safely refurbished a third time with a diamond cut finish.
(https://i.postimg.cc/zfTtK6Fh/IMG-0436.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
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Ditto red flag on the DSG, not only a risk to the box itself but also indicative of a history of poor servicing.
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I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole...run away!!...
Look at the vcheck report way too many MOT red & amber warnings...not been looked after...also the front & rear bumpers & the drivers door are different shade of silver...I recon its been crashed & not declared/claimed on insurance & privately fixed up.
Also missing the rear parcel shelf, & the spare wheel well is missing the screw for the wheel....centre console rear vents, right one is missing the knob to move it...
For a supposed clean car its dirty inside...& in places you don't normally get dirt!
Drivers seat bolster has given way...
The steering wheel has a cheap synthetic "carbon look" & leather look steering wheel cover...the type you sew on yourself...
& cheap DSG paddles.....
God knows how bad it looks up close!!...
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Also forgot to add...the company was only founded November 2023...
https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/15310138
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Looking through the pictures in the sellers ad., it looks as if it’s had some new paintwork on the driver’s side - the driver’s door is a noticeably dark shade than the rear door (see picture below). Also, the 6 speed DSG should be serviced every 40k miles, so with the car having done 98k miles, the DSG should’ve had two services by now which would be a bit of a red flag for me.
Parcel shelf is missing from the photo of the luggage space. There are a few marks or stains on the front seats that would hopefully clean off.
There are a few minor scuff / kerb marks and what looks like some white worm corrosion on the diamond cut faces on some of the alloys, so they could do with a refurb. However, bear in mind that diamond cut alloys can only (usually) be refurbished twice; more than twice and the structural integrity of the alloys could be compromised, rendering them potentially unsafe. Therefore, if they’ve already had two refurbs, then they can’t be safely refurbished a third time with a diamond cut finish.
(https://i.postimg.cc/zfTtK6Fh/IMG-0436.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Thanks, that's very detailed. I would never have noticed any of those.
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To everyone else: Thank you all. I appreciate you. I think I should go with my gut instinct here and just pass.
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Does anyone else think the wheels don't look centred in the arches? Mainly the passenger side.
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Still on the hunt!
What are your thoughts on this one guys? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202401095379179?sort=distance&advertising-location=at_cars&aggregatedTrim=GTI&keywords=cruise&make=Volkswagen&model=Golf&page=2&postcode=l1%204ds&price-from=8000&price-to=17000&seller-type=trade&transmission=Automatic&year-from=2013&fromsra
Seller said it had DSG serviced @ 40k and 112k. Even if he goes down to £11500, I think it's still too much?
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I was ready to pay the list price for this tomorrow but seller just messaged me today that it's sold :sad: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202401306038591?sort=distance&advertising-location=at_cars&aggregatedTrim=GTI&keywords=cruise&make=Volkswagen&model=Golf&page=2&postcode=l1%204ds&price-from=8000&price-to=17000&seller-type=trade&transmission=Automatic&year-from=2013&fromsra (https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202401306038591?sort=distance&advertising-location=at_cars&aggregatedTrim=GTI&keywords=cruise&make=Volkswagen&model=Golf&page=2&postcode=l1%204ds&price-from=8000&price-to=17000&seller-type=trade&transmission=Automatic&year-from=2013&fromsra)
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https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202401125508084?sort=distance&advertising-location=at_cars&aggregatedTrim=GTI&keywords=cruise&make=Volkswagen&model=Golf&postcode=l1%204ds&price-from=8000&price-to=17000&seller-type=trade&transmission=Automatic&year-from=2013&fromsra
I also test drove this one last week. Pulls like new but I'm just not into the color + 3dr combo even though I have the same colour on my polo...
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@hellomk7 - I am selling my GTI performance pack if you are interested mate, give us a message on here or check my latest post under ‘For sale: 2015 VW Golf GTI Mk7 Performance Pack.’ Let me know cheers
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Are you still looking? And are you after manual or DSG… wasn’t thinking of selling private but I have a performance pack 2016 , one owner, 39,000 miles. Just about to p/x to a main dealer .
Or anyone’s thoughts on whether I should try and sell private? Used to sell private years ago but don’t like the hassle.
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I sold our 19 plate GTI to Motorway back in October, it was really easy.
Ended up getting £1k more from Motorway than 2 local dealers offered that same week.
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I can also vouch for Motorway. Sold my old car through them and ended up with £1000 more than anywhere else (WeBuyAnyCar, and lots of different dealers). If you use Quidco you can get extra cashback through there, and there's also a referal scheme for extra cash - please drop me a message if you'd like my code! :smiley:
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Cheers Bogwoppit and jh… I might get a tentative price and at least go with awareness when I go to the dealer.
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Hi all. Appreciate the offers but have gone with this;
https://imgur.com/a/dPJewjr
1 owner, FSH including 2 dsg services