Imported GTI

[kazaaa]

History goes back to 2005, I spoke to DVLA and they said the car was registered in 2001, I was told that the guy ordered the car from Germany, and not the main dealers here, to save a few £££, hence he has owned it from new.

[Wayne]

So 4 years worth of history is missing with only 33k on the clock, still seems low to me.

How much are you getting it for.

[kazaaa]

Just googled and called a VW garage, which I remember seeing an invoice for whilst looking through the paperwork.

They confirmed that they serviced the car in 2004 and it had 15K on the clock! So I this confirms that the car was definitely in the UK then.

I'm paying 3.5K for it.

Its a 2001 GTI turbo.
The bodywork is mint which is what attracted me, and the interior is also very tidy.
Its not got recaro's (which I really wanted), but its got bucket style seats which are heated.


 Only left a £50 deposit at the moment,

[Wayne]

Not 100% sure but I would say that £3500 is strong money with it being an import, I might be wrong however.

[kazaaa]

Thanks for your advise mate!

Will have another good look around it when I go, but tbh i've got my heart set on it. I previously saw3 other GTI's, and believe me they were absolutely crap, yet they were advertised as being mint!

First Mod will be armrest!

[Wayne]

Thanks for your advise mate!

Will have another good look around it when I go, but tbh i've got my heart set on it. I previously saw3 other GTI's, and believe me they were absolutely crap, yet they were advertised as being mint!

First Mod will be armrest!

No worries, not sure what it is worth, someone else might be able to answer that one.

[mk3valver]

Hi mate, £3500 being an import sound's like a lot I've seen some lovely U.K Gti t's at that kind of money. Admitedly that mileage is low but does it make up for the fact it's an import? I've just txt my mate who's got a current glass's guide, I've asked him to value a 33k mile 2001 golf gti t. The decision is obviously down to you, it's your cash! But anything that you can do or say to get more money off the car is a big plus I guess! By the way how much was it up for originally?

[mk3valver]

Oh and is it a Y plate or 51? and a 3 door or 5? Cheer's

[kazaaa]

its a 5 door.

He wanted 4K.

I've been looking around for some time, pistonheads etc. I wanted it to be low mileage as i plan to keep it for sometime. Most that I have seen around that price tend to be 1999 - 2000 cars with excessive mileage, and battered body work!!

[mk3valver]

I saw a 2001 3 door in silver with 74k on the clock last week and that was £3k, yes double the mileage but still good! My mate's left work without checking but recon's it's a lot. Find out how long he's had it and just try telling him you've found another, I recon at £3500 he'll still have a good profit in it if he's had it for any longer than 3/4 week's he'll want out and try and keep the deal by offering you some more off, maybe? worth a shot! I used to be a car salesman mate and love the art of negotiation, you don't need to be rude or snotty with him just tell him you've found a U.K spec same year with good mile's at the same price and if you dont get anywhere then it's still your's! Good luck!