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Offline Yuley

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Mk5 gti ed30 question
« on: 20 February 2012, 11:56 »
Hi all! Been a while since i was last on the forum. Previously had a mk3.
Now looking to get a mk5 gti, i've seen one, an ed30 stage 2remapped with loads of extras. However its a cat b repair. The seller has vosa certificates to say its been repaired fully and is road safe/legal. I can get it for around 6700. Should i bother or steer well clear?

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Offline Rhyso

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Re: Mk5 gti ed30 question
« Reply #1 on: 20 February 2012, 12:16 »
CAT B  :shocked: :shocked:

Category B Insurance Write Off - the vehicle must not be used again but non- structural and roadworthy parts and components may be recovered for use in other vehicles. Care must be taken to ensure that they are not critical components with important safety functions. Again there are several online companies who will offer significant amounts of money for Category B Insurance Write Off vehicles.

You sure they didn't say CAT D??

It shouldn't even be on the road!!!!
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Offline AlanD

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Re: Mk5 gti ed30 question
« Reply #2 on: 20 February 2012, 12:41 »
I can only imagine you misheard and they said CAT D and not B as Rhyso has said.

All depends how much you want to save really. Personally I wouldn't bother with anything like that for piece of mind more than anything.
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Offline Yuley

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Re: Mk5 gti ed30 question
« Reply #3 on: 20 February 2012, 13:58 »
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Re: Mk5 gti ed30 question
« Reply #4 on: 20 February 2012, 14:01 »
Quote from: Yuley on 20 February 2012, 13:58
Definately a cat b. its on ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-VW-Golf-GTI-MK5-Edition-30-Metalic-Grey-340bhp-Xenons-Sat-Nav-Buckets-BBSs-/190640054007?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2c63085ef7#ht_1355wt_922

I really appreciate the advice guys :)

Ask him for proof of the VOSA certificate  :wink: but at the end of the day I wouldn't touch it!!! STAY AWAY!!!
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Offline Wayne

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Re: Mk5 gti ed30 question
« Reply #5 on: 20 February 2012, 14:02 »
Quote from: Yuley on 20 February 2012, 13:58
I really appreciate the advice guys :)

My advice is to avoid it like the plague, cat b should not be on the road, it seems very strange that it is back on the road.
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Offline 2007GTI

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Re: Mk5 gti ed30 question
« Reply #6 on: 20 February 2012, 14:25 »
+1 avoid.  anyone who drives around with german style number plates is asking for trouble anyway!  :laugh:
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Re: Mk5 gti ed30 question
« Reply #7 on: 20 February 2012, 14:31 »
Ok, thanks everyone for the advice, ill steer clear.

I spose if i have to ask i already know i shouldnt be buying it. Ill wait till i have a bit more money then buy one that i know is safe lol.
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Re: Mk5 gti ed30 question
« Reply #8 on: 20 February 2012, 14:38 »
Quote from: Yuley on 20 February 2012, 14:31
Ok, thanks everyone for the advice, ill steer clear.

I spose if i have to ask i already know i shouldnt be buying it. Ill wait till i have a bit more money then buy one that i know is safe lol.

 :wink:  You know it makes sense.  Equally it's always nice to hear other people tell you to steer clear  :smiley:
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Re: Mk5 gti ed30 question
« Reply #9 on: 20 February 2012, 14:46 »
Quote from: Rhyso on 20 February 2012, 14:38
Quote from: Yuley on 20 February 2012, 14:31
Ok, thanks everyone for the advice, ill steer clear.

I spose if i have to ask i already know i shouldnt be buying it. Ill wait till i have a bit more money then buy one that i know is safe lol.

 :wink:  You know it makes sense.  Equally it's always nice to hear other people tell you to steer clear  :smiley:

This is what i always liked about this forum, you can ask a question and no one ever shoots you down, even if its a silly question. I hope i do get a mk5 so i have a reason to be back on here again lol
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