Imported GTI

[kazaaa]

Hi All,

I have seen a VW GTI, which has been imported from Germany.

Its a 2001. I called DVLA, and its all registered here. But when I called the dealers, they say they dont have any record of it, as it was not bought/serviced at any of the dealers.

It has FSH from indy's, and I checked the previous 3 MOT's/ VIN with DVLA, which all matches up.

Is there anything else I need to look out for?

All the spec seems to be the same. The dealer said that the only con is that they came with 2 years warranty, instead of three.

Is there any con's in buying an import? Anything I should look out for?

cheeers.

[Komenda]

Warranty is irrelevant due to the age of the car. Best just to do all the normal checks to make sure its a straight car and make sure it is undersealed. Some makets don't have or need it.

Can do an HPI check also just to make sure the history in the UK isn't hiding anything.

[kazaaa]

Well

I did a full HPI with autocheck which came out clean.

I also called DVLA and checked all the previous (three) MOT's/VIN and this was also all spot on with the millage.

The only issue I found was that when I called up for insurance and gave them the numbr plate, it came up with 3 door GTI - But I presume this is not a major, as DVLA have it registered as a 5 door.

I'm due to pick it up this weekend, so just wana make sure its not a lemon!

[kazaaa]

being a complete numpty, but who would I know if it is undersealed.

[Wayne]

The only thing I would add is it worth bearing in mind that its value will be lower than a uk car and also can and will be harder to sell.

[mk3valver]

I wouldn't say harder to sell, the fact it's an import will be reflected in the price your paying, so when you come to sell you need to remember to do the same. Also your insurance may be slightly different with it being an import? As long as your service history is stamped, it's registered in the uk and HPI show's it to be clean then I'd go ahead if you are happy with the car! Good luck!

[kazaaa]

Well everything seems to be in order, its got 33K on the clock, the service history tally's up, all the previous MOT add up, DVLA have it registered, HPI is clear, and I am paying slightly below the value.

thanks guys!

[Wayne]

Well everything seems to be in order, its got 33K on the clock, the service history tally's up, all the previous MOT add up, DVLA have it registered, HPI is clear, and I am paying slightly below the value.

thanks guys!

Is that 33k genuine seems low for an 8 year old car or have the clocks been changed.

[kazaaa]

There's not any signs of the clocks being changed, and there seems to be plenty of service history, so looks all god at the moment....

[Wayne]

There's not any signs of the clocks being changed, and there seems to be plenty of service history, so looks all god at the moment....

If it had KM clocks in it then they would have been changed, you say lots of history but how far back does that go.