Things to look for on mkv purchase?

[solly]

Hello,

I am trading my impreza in for a 2/3 year old mkv Gti and I need to know what sort of thing I need to be looking for.
I went out for a test drive in an 06 plate Gti this evening and I was very impressed. But I noted that the engine was rather rattley almost like a diesel to be honest. The dealers are going to look into it but I wondered if it was a sign of a problem or is it just a common thing that happens?

Thanks in advance,

Solly

[nick30]

common problem is the cam belt, make it sound noisy on tick over, i had mine done at about 25k under warranty luckily. stering rack issues do get mentioned from time to time ive not experienced it. on modified cars the manual clutches struggle a little too. other than that they are solid. id say try a DSG and make sure the cam belt is OK, only downside with DSG is the oil needs changing, but not as often as engine oil, VW state 40k.

[maxp]

I would love to see a used mkv gti guide on here.

There is an excellent new/picking up from showroom checklist, but most of the points arent relevant.

Edit: I don't even own a mk5, so i feel like a bit of a dick for even writing this, but from what i've picked up:

Check all dash lights light up when you turn the key to ignition position 1
Check for white worm/scuffs on the alloys
Check no condensation in the lights (especially the centre rear brake light)
If DSG, check it doesnt lurch from neutral.
Check cambelt has been done at the correct interval (60k?)
Apparently some of the 04 or early 05's had some interior build quality issues, i.e. rattling(!)

Also, not specific to mk5's, but when buying any used car, this checklist comes highly recommended (by me lol)
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/CARS/buying/buyersguide_checklist.jsp

[Gene Hunt.]

Hello,

I am trading my impreza in for a 2/3 year old mkv Gti and I need to know what sort of thing I need to be looking for.
I went out for a test drive in an 06 plate Gti this evening and I was very impressed. But I noted that the engine was rather rattley almost like a diesel to be honest. The dealers are going to look into it but I wondered if it was a sign of a problem or is it just a common thing that happens?

Thanks in advance,

Solly

.........mine was the same mate. Get them to check the ''small' cam chain & tensioner (right hand side of engine as you look under bonnet). Mine was very worn & that was the cause of the rattle.Ok cold but when warm rattled like a diesel.

[jeynesey]

Make sure there is a little badge on the back that says "edition 30" and that it has pescara wheels 

[AlanD]

Make sure there is a little badge on the back that says "edition 30" and that it has pescara wheels 

    

Your such a snoob

[ub7rm]

I would love to see a used mkv gti guide on here.

There is an excellent new/picking up from showroom checklist, but most of the points arent relevant.

Edit: I don't even own a mk5, so i feel like a bit of a dick for even writing this, but from what i've picked up:

Check all dash lights light up when you turn the key to ignition position 1
Check for white worm/scuffs on the alloys
Check no condensation in the lights (especially the centre rear brake light)
If DSG, check it doesnt lurch from neutral.
Check cambelt has been done at the correct interval (60k?)
Apparently some of the 04 or early 05's had some interior build quality issues, i.e. rattling(!)

Also, not specific to mk5's, but when buying any used car, this checklist comes highly recommended (by me lol)
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/CARS/buying/buyersguide_checklist.jsp

Other way round, the earlier ones were slightly better built by all accounts.

[Jimp]

If you're looking at a DSG make sure it's had the special DSG service at the correct intervals.

[jeynesey]

Make sure there is a little badge on the back that says "edition 30" and that it has pescara wheels 

    

Your such a snoob

Jealousy is an ugly thing my friend 

[AlanD]

I would love to see a used mkv gti guide on here.

There is an excellent new/picking up from showroom checklist, but most of the points arent relevant.

Edit: I don't even own a mk5, so i feel like a bit of a dick for even writing this, but from what i've picked up:

Check all dash lights light up when you turn the key to ignition position 1
Check for white worm/scuffs on the alloys
Check no condensation in the lights (especially the centre rear brake light)
If DSG, check it doesnt lurch from neutral.
Check cambelt has been done at the correct interval (60k?)
Apparently some of the 04 or early 05's had some interior build quality issues, i.e. rattling(!)

Also, not specific to mk5's, but when buying any used car, this checklist comes highly recommended (by me lol)
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/CARS/buying/buyersguide_checklist.jsp

Other way round, the earlier ones were slightly better built by all accounts.

Yep, you dont get big horrible ariel as its built into the rear heater element. You get a 10 speaker setup (instead of the 8 later MYs get). You get silver ashtray cover. You get a (nicer, debatable?) blue tint (that the R32 gets) to your windscreen rather than the later MYs green tint.

Ummmm thats all I can think of right now. VW cost cutting on later models made them debateably less "well built".