Purchasing soon

[Liver]

orite everyone

im looking at purchasing a mrk 5 gti, im going to view one i like on sat.

I was wondering if there is anything specific that i should look out for, its a 55plate with 28k on the clock.

Also is it possible to fit the multi-functional steering wheel if i bought one with just the nornal wheel??

cheers

Liver

[jaydubveedub]

Have a search on the forum, I think there might be a 'buyers guide' on here somewhere.

I think it may well be possible to retro-fit the MFSW (do a search on google, I have seen a pictorial guide on there). If you are lucky it will just be case of sourcing a new steering wheel with the buttons on and coding it in using Vag.com. You may also have to replace the steering wheel control module if the one on the car doesn't have the correct functionality.

Not sure about the implications with the MF display in the dash pod, you might need the highline one to get full functionality (I think the highline display came as a pack with the MFSW).

It's better if you can source a suitable car that already has MFSW, although having been through the process myself there seems to be a lot of GTI's out there without this option fitted.

[AlanD]

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=64432.0

[ifti]

Make sure it has round wheels on it.

[DanoGTI]

Welcome

Check the usual things - servicing (GTIs aren't too keen on Long Life, so make sure it's on Time & Distance)
Leather is a marmite option (not as high quality as the rest of the VAG stuff - I came from an Audi, the VW leather is sh@t)
DSG servicing, potential nightmare issues with the Mechatronic stuff (expensive to fix)

White worm on the wheels and rear badge

Sh1t stereo 

The only other bit of advice is that I looked at about 10 cars before settling on mine - take your time!! 

Good luck

Dan

[Liver]

cheers for all the info and help people

the car im going to view is a 2006 gti with 28K on he clock,manual, its got full leather interior, fully colour coded bumpers and skirts to match thee rest of the car, 18" alloy upgrade, just had a full vw service this week done

how much do you think this should be worth from your knowledge of gti's??

much appreciated again for all the info

[andytran]

According to Glasses guide,

A dealer should charge £13250 for a 2006(06) 3 door.

Private sale should be around £12000.


Andy

[Gene Hunt.]

Check the engine code,if it starts with AXX make shure you warm it up & that it doesn't sound like a diesel on tickover.If it does it needs a new cam chain/oil pump chain.

[Liver]

According to Glasses guide,

A dealer should charge £13250 for a 2006(06) 3 door.

Private sale should be around £12000.


Andy

ahhh good thats just above the price that the cars up for
thank you very much for that much appreciated

[Bobnaldo]

Just make sure it's black.

Science fact is that all other colours are slower.