BUYING A VR6 - HELP

[RyanVW]

im looking at a vr6 on 125k miles the timing chain hasnt been replaced, aren't these supposed to be done every 100k? how much does this job cost?

car itself is really tidy and has service history

anything else i need to be looking out for before i buy?
cheers guys

[dom]

Are the chains rattling? If not then I wouldn't bother changing them, it's a lot of work and very costly.

[RyanVW]

thanks for the reply

havnt actually been to look at it yet but he says the engine runs quietly
what sort of price am i looking at to replace it if need be?

[dom]

Your looking at £500+, if the chains rattle then walk away 

[RyanVW]

ahh i see...
any more advice anyone?

[leigh_harty]

ahh i see...
any more advice anyone?

Your looking at £500+, if the chains rattle then walk away 

generally all you need to know

[Wayne]

ahh i see...
any more advice anyone?

Yep if the chains are rattling walk away, engine out job to replace them.

[RyanVW]

okay nice one guys, anything else i need to look for on a VR6? 

[Malz0r]

Gear box mounts are prone! Head gaskets are prone so look for cream etc all ye normal stuff! Oh and coil packs tend to go alot.....

[RyanVW]

i see thanks!