As I posted recently on another thread, I have a German import Ed30
The main things to check for UK spec are as follows (only the puncture repair kit was different on mine, as well as German manual booklets :embarassed:)
1. Spacesaver spare wheel (some imports have a puncture repair kit, including my current German ED 30 import, now swapped)
2. The alarm is full UK spec with internal alarm - my car OK)
3. Rear speakers (some imports just have front speakers - but not many reports of this)
4. Headlight settings (some Danish imports had the headlights set on like Volvos )
5. Sometimes you get get Cruise Control &/or Highline as freebies on imports
- dealer won't realise this
5. Foreign language manuals
Have a look at the service book and see where the PDI was done and what the date was. Check out the history. Most imports are fine, but there were a few that had been stored for a year before being sold in the UK - allegedly Motorpoint and Motordepot were the sellers of these I believe
Check the VIN number and enter it into this website and you'll get some useful info :
http://www.abvwc.org.uk/vw_vin.htmYou get the full two years UK warranty from the date of the PDI stamp. Get the car registered with VW UK asap after you receive V5.
At the end of the day they are all built at the same factory.
I would'nt bother with the 3rd year warranty from Motorpoint....just buy a VW one after 1 year and 11 months if you still want one then (around £450)
Good luck with the purchase ... what colour is it ? ... good price even if basic spec
Arm rest can be retrofitted easily without rear air vents at back connected. Try it without armrest first ... much better for bottle / cup holder space without
