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Title: Where do YOU look for a second hand car?
Post by: Shrodinger's Cat on 14 September 2006, 08:42

Looking to buy a Mk5 GTI second hand towards end of the year :cool:.

Been keeping my eye on autotrader website to see what's about (not that much as it turns out) :sad:.

So, where else should I be looking?

Title: Re: Where do YOU look for a second hand car?
Post by: Rhyso on 14 September 2006, 08:57

try as many Vee Dub forums as possible  :smiley:

ones i know of are

www.edition38.com/forums

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/default.aspx

and this one of course  :wink:

i think there are one or two up for sale on the mkivs site  :undecided:

Hope that helps  :smiley:

Title: Re: Where do YOU look for a second hand car?
Post by: Rhyso on 14 September 2006, 09:00

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/thread/679788.aspx

take a look at that one  :smiley:

Title: Re: Where do YOU look for a second hand car?
Post by: Shrodinger's Cat on 14 September 2006, 09:06

Excellent!

Thanks very much.  This means I can spend even more of my time on the internet looking at cars :grin:.

Title: Re: Where do YOU look for a second hand car?
Post by: BJ on 14 October 2006, 14:51

Try this website!

Title: Re: Where do YOU look for a second hand car?
Post by: illyun on 16 October 2006, 06:17

I'm selling my Mk5 GTI but I need it gone within the next 2/3 weeks...

Title: Re: Where do YOU look for a second hand car?
Post by: Shrodinger's Cat on 16 October 2006, 13:41

Thanks for the offer, but looking to buy around early December really.  If it's not sold by late November-time, maybe you could let me have details about the spec?

Thanks again.

Title: Re: Where do YOU look for a second hand car?
Post by: The Doc on 16 October 2006, 17:22

illyun really looks after his car - prob a 1 in a million motor!

Title: Re: Where do YOU look for a second hand car?
Post by: Phil mcavity on 16 October 2006, 18:02

go look at volkswagen uk's website, lists every single gti for sale at each dealer. your local dealer will ship it in if your interested in it.

Title: Re: Where do YOU look for a second hand car?
Post by: Shrodinger's Cat on 16 October 2006, 19:17

Quote from: The Doc on 16 October 2006, 17:22

illyun really looks after his car - prob a 1 in a million motor!

Sounds good - got my heart set on one with DSG though.  Also, really not in a position to buy for a good few weeks due to work commitments. :sad:

Title: Re: Where do YOU look for a second hand car?
Post by: Shrodinger's Cat on 16 October 2006, 19:20

Quote from: Phil mcavity on 16 October 2006, 18:02

go look at volkswagen uk's website, lists every single gti for sale at each dealer. your local dealer will ship it in if your interested in it.

Had been looking there but didn't realise that VW would ship them to your locality - thanks for the tip. 

The ones on the VW website seem to be a bit overpriced, but I'd like to think they'd knock a fair few quid off with a bit of haggling. :undecided:

Title: Re: Where do YOU look for a second hand car?
Post by: The Doc on 16 October 2006, 20:09

Dsg is the way to go  :smiley:

Title: Re: Where do YOU look for a second hand car?
Post by: illyun on 17 October 2006, 17:34

thanks for the vote of confidence Doc  :wink:

Title: Re: Where do YOU look for a second hand car?
Post by: dalgleish00 on 19 October 2006, 13:37

Slight plug (so hope that's alowed):I got mine from Ross at Burcham Car Sourcing - takes all the hassle out of buying a new car (and trading in your existing one if need be). He has sourced a couple of GTIs and my testimony is on the website. More info here - http://www.burchamcarsourcing.com/

Title: Re: Where do YOU look for a second hand car?
Post by: pat1967 on 19 October 2006, 14:02

been looking for a second hand one for a while now!, with the car holding it's value so well, have decided to buy new early next year. waiting and hoping that VW will increase the bhp next year!. At end of the day for me the choice was a second hand one with dsg or brand new with manual, really no choice, got to be new one!!!.....I think?!!?

Title: Re: Where do YOU look for a second hand car?
Post by: wantmygti on 24 October 2006, 14:40

I made exactly the same choice Pat, but mine is on order....

Title: Re: Where do YOU look for a second hand car?
Post by: Shrodinger's Cat on 24 October 2006, 20:22

I have to say, I'm still undecided regarding manual or DSG.  I really think I need to have a decent test drive of both.  Also, been looking at buying new from a car supermarket that does imports - a lot cheaper than the main dealers.  Anyhow, need a new car in December, so going to have to make a choice at some point soon. :undecided:  (obviously won't be a factory built one, 'els I'll be carless for months :embarassed:).

Title: Re: Where do YOU look for a second hand car?
Post by: Phil mcavity on 24 October 2006, 20:48

if you guys are spending 23grand on a new motor with low extra spec, why dont you get a 1 yr old05-55 reg with high spec , more toys  etc for the same money, you will loose at minimum 3 grand driving it off the fore court, thats why i spent £23000 on a 05 fully loaded dsg with 5000 miles,run in, . i could sell it tommorow without loosing money on it, brand new valued at £27000 if bought new.

Title: Re: Where do YOU look for a second hand car?
Post by: Shrodinger's Cat on 24 October 2006, 22:04

I hear ye Phil.  I know nearly new makes most financial sense - and means more toys :smiley: