Hi all, looking to buy a mk5 GTI

[GTI-Jamie]

I almost purchased a mk5 gti last week, but what put me off was it had high milege (85k),

what would be a realistic figure for me to need for a nice condition, low/average milege 2006-2007 gti ?

prefer to have leathers and exenon's 

i dont really have alot of money due to being a sudent and have college everyday so dont have a full time job =[

but any help would be great, and anything to look out for when buying a second hand gti

thanks guys, Jamie.

[AlanD]

Well, whats your budget and how far can you stretch if need be?

[GTI-Jamie]

Well i have 8k cash and the possibility of some finance to boost it up, i wont have no more than around 13

my insurence will be 4k just for a year, but i paid 3k a year for my old fiesta zetec s, so i dont mind, plus i get a years no claims in september.

but golf gti's are just so expensive and i doubt i can get a decent one for my money 

[AlanD]

13k is plenty enough to get a nice MK5 GTI.

Take a look on AutoTrader. I just found a 28 GTIs within 200 miles of me for between 11k - 12k.

Also, how much for the insuance !!!!?  You crazy students.

[GTI-Jamie]

yeah but can i get a 56 or 07 for that as i want the manufacturers warrenty 

and yeah gotta look cool lol, i pay it monthly and it works out to be around 300 quid so its not that bad,

but when you think of it 4k and you dont claim is just like giving the money away, which in that case is bloody crazy 

well i been looking and i cant find no really nice ones that are near me 

do you know of anything i should look out for when i view one? common faults or anything?

thanks mate

[AlanD]

For that money (11k - 12k) you are looking at an 05 / 55 plate. Maybe the odd 06.

Take a look at this thread : http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=64432.0

There are lots of threads in here with regards to technical / mechanical problems users have had with their MK5: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=59.0

[ub7rm]

I think you're nuts.

Take that money and invest in booze, pot noodles and febreeze like a proper student.

£300 a month on insurance? 

[AlanD]

Im not Einstein but £300 a month only makes £3600 a year.

LOCO !

[martininwillerby]

For that money (11k - 12k) you are looking at an 05 / 55 plate. Maybe the odd 06.

Take a look at this thread : http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=64432.0

There are lots of threads in here with regards to technical / mechanical problems users have had with their MK5: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=59.0

Something like mine.....
5dr, leather, DSG, 22K miles and 18" Monzas.



Martininwillerby (martininwillerby@yahoo.co.uk)

[GTI-Jamie]

yeah mate plus the deposit you pay on the insurence its not bang on 4k but you know lol,

and your car is very nice mate but was looking for a 3 door, out of interest was reg is yours?

and ok i will have a look at them threads now, cheers guys