Author Topic: Dodgy Gti ad? (Read 2015 times)

Smurfin · « **on:** 19 May 2010, 00:40 »

Just saw this on autotrader and was immediately suspicious:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201020359107060/sort/priceasc/usedcars/maximum-mileage/up_to_20000_miles/transmission/automatic/maximum-age/up_to_2_years_old/quantity-of-doors/5/price-to/20000/model/golf/make/volkswagen/keywords/gti/radius/1500/page/1/postcode/mk451au?logcode=p

I thought Pirellli's were 3dr only, and weren't made in 09?

Just checked the reg and the details don't match with the ad either - it says it's 3dr and doesn't mention auto (which it should do for a dsg):

https://www.mycarcheck.com/check/FN09ECX/?info=display

As the old saying goes, if it looks too good to be truth....it probably is....

tom-gardiner · « **Reply #1 on:** 19 May 2010, 00:47 »

if it looks too good to be truth....it probably is....

looks that way mate

jaydubveedub · « **Reply #2 on:** 19 May 2010, 07:34 »

Only a guess, but judging by the 'FN' prefix on the reg plate i'd say this was an import.

I though the Pirelli was available as a 5dr?

Rhyso · « **Reply #3 on:** 19 May 2010, 07:58 »

Smurfin · « **Reply #4 on:** 19 May 2010, 08:27 »

Even if an import, surely the VRN would match the car in terms of description?

rsreid2000 · « **Reply #5 on:** 20 May 2010, 10:14 »

There is another 5 door for sale in a VW dealers, same colour and spec. I was considering looking at this car, but I'm now thinking twice.

AlanD · « **Reply #6 on:** 20 May 2010, 12:18 »

Whats making you think twice about the MK5 GTI?

Wayne · « **Reply #7 on:** 20 May 2010, 23:43 »

Well it is not insured at the moment.

FN is Nottingham

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