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Title: GOLF GTI C PLATE 257,000 FULL SERVICE BY VAG
Post by: mk2 head on 05 November 2007, 15:10
 :smiley:HAPPY WITH GOLF GTI i just won on ebay 257,000 miles and it drives like a dream and handles well. i would say very good condition interior is like new.and no slop in gear change. has had gear kit fitted bushes and arms, starts on the button has the same engine from new.no oil leaks no whare [:)]  alltho the engine does smoke sometimes but nothing to worry about . put it this way if i didnt have a full volkswagon service history with the car and a folder full of paper work from new i would never belive the milage of this 23 year old gti peeps.Well i lied a bit the service history is only up to 247,000 miles[:o] ( cant beliveve there is not 1 spot of welding on it at all[:o] )all stamped by main dealer.so has any1 else here got a vw thats done that sort of mileage peeps. AND SHE GOES LIKE ****E OF A SHOVEL MANUAL INJECTOIN 2
                WHAT CAN I SAY ITS VW GOLF WELL DONE THE GERMANS FOR BUILDING THE GOLF [=D>] [=D>] [=D>] [=D>] [:*:]
Title: Re: GOLF GTI C PLATE 257,000 FULL SERVICE BY VAG
Post by: Britman on 05 November 2007, 18:29
sounds a good buy how much was it, any pics?
Title: Re: GOLF GTI C PLATE 257,000 FULL SERVICE BY VAG
Post by: Leon R on 05 November 2007, 19:46
257k?!
For the smoking a bit it may need stem seals if it smokes intermittently on idle. I think they become a problem at 120k ish. 257k possibly a definate! There are tests to find out what it is.

Would be good to see some pics! Keep up with the vw service history!  :wink:
Title: Re: GOLF GTI C PLATE 257,000 FULL SERVICE BY VAG
Post by: cняis on 05 November 2007, 21:54
mine has 230k and still goes well, smokes on start up but no trouble really  :cool:
Title: Re: GOLF GTI C PLATE 257,000 FULL SERVICE BY VAG
Post by: mk2 head on 05 November 2007, 22:38
257k?!
For the smoking a bit it may need stem seals if it smokes intermittently on idle. I think they become a problem at 120k ish. 257k possibly a definate! There are tests to find out what it is.

Would be good to see some pics! Keep up with the vw service history!  :wink:
hi m8 i payed just under £200 for the car it smokes if i get cought in traffic or a cold start in the morning,but when you drive it it clears up was told it might be piston rings. but surley it would be smoking all the time then wouldnt it.l cheers ill post some pics soon
Title: Re: GOLF GTI C PLATE 257,000 FULL SERVICE BY VAG
Post by: E405 on 05 November 2007, 23:12
Hows the second gear - hope it not nice and crunchy like my valvers! (230k)
seriously sounds a good buy, bought mine with 207k 4 yrs ago and everyone thought I was mad - turned out a sound buy - Like Crevice theres a bit of smoke when shes cold but it soon stops - good find mate with that service history

Get some pics up...
Title: Re: GOLF GTI C PLATE 257,000 FULL SERVICE BY VAG
Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 06 November 2007, 01:03
Nice one! I hope my car's still running after those sort of miles. Mines on 165K and am expecting to get to around 200k hopefully without too much needing doing.
Stay on top of the maintenance, especially regular oil changes and you will be going strong for a while yet!
Title: Re: GOLF GTI C PLATE 257,000 FULL SERVICE BY VAG
Post by: jammac on 06 November 2007, 08:58
hehe mines only done 96K!!!!


im gonna die before my golf does!!!!  :sick:
Title: Re: GOLF GTI C PLATE 257,000 FULL SERVICE BY VAG
Post by: DarnPB on 06 November 2007, 09:12
hehe mines only done 96K!!!!


Mine has done hust over 80k. I win!! :evil:

Any more??? :laugh:
Title: Re: GOLF GTI C PLATE 257,000 FULL SERVICE BY VAG
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 06 November 2007, 11:35
82K  :tongue:

just wearing in :grin:
Title: Re: GOLF GTI C PLATE 257,000 FULL SERVICE BY VAG
Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 06 November 2007, 14:17
82K  :tongue:

just wearing in :grin:
Just in time fpr a cam belt change then, if you haven't already done one :smiley:
Title: Re: GOLF GTI C PLATE 257,000 FULL SERVICE BY VAG
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 06 November 2007, 17:29
im going for an engine change instead :laugh:
Title: Re: GOLF GTI C PLATE 257,000 FULL SERVICE BY VAG
Post by: Leon R on 06 November 2007, 18:21
257k?!
For the smoking a bit it may need stem seals if it smokes intermittently on idle. I think they become a problem at 120k ish. 257k possibly a definate! There are tests to find out what it is.

Would be good to see some pics! Keep up with the vw service history!  :wink:
hi m8 i payed just under £200 for the car it smokes if i get cought in traffic or a cold start in the morning,but when you drive it it clears up was told it might be piston rings. but surley it would be smoking all the time then wouldnt it.l cheers ill post some pics soon

Worn rings normally show when you boot it hard and it smokes under acceleration. Mine smoked just as yours did due to 3 of my stem seals being crushed. On a new 20k engine  :angry: Get a compression test done, dry and wet tests by a garage and you'll know for sure! £200, cant go wrong! Get your pics out for the lads!
Title: Re: GOLF GTI C PLATE 257,000 FULL SERVICE BY VAG
Post by: Gernster on 11 November 2007, 19:51
Nice buy mate, mileage would have defo put me off