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Offline P77GTD

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GTD buying
« on: 13 September 2013, 15:23 »
Hi all, newby here. In the market for a 10 reg GTD. Have always had tdi golfs but not full GTD. Been close to buying a few times recently but trying to find a straight car and garage is difficult! There is a lot of dodgy ones out there. Looking at one in the Bristol area now, What should I look out for specifically on the GTD? Cheers, P
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Offline carlt69

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Re: GTD buying
« Reply #1 on: 07 January 2014, 13:55 »
I have just purchased a GTD and to be honest i used a VW dealer.

It might cost a little bit more but it gives you peace of mind.

Good luck :-D
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Offline Poached

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Re: GTD buying
« Reply #2 on: 07 January 2014, 17:49 »
Be careful with approved used cars, you'd be surprised where corners might be cut so give any car a detailed inspection.
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Offline sam_davies2

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Re: GTD buying
« Reply #3 on: 08 January 2014, 14:34 »
Best thing is to see it in the flesh and go for a god test drive.
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Offline carlt69

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Re: GTD buying
« Reply #4 on: 08 January 2014, 20:05 »
Quote from: sam_davies2 on 08 January 2014, 14:34
Best thing is to see it in the flesh and go for a god test drive.

Yep definatley.  I made sure I drove it first and once I had I waved good bye to me BMW  :grin:
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Offline jonathan_phang

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Re: GTD buying
« Reply #5 on: 05 March 2014, 10:32 »
Hi all,

been looking at GTDs for a while and the ones that I want in a specific trim level are becoming more affordable. I'm negotiating with a private seller and may be going up to look at one this weekend for a quick sale.

Is there a checklist of common faults/points that you GTD owners might have encountered that would be good for me to go over to see if they exist on this car?

Would really appreciate it. In case it makes a difference its a 59 plate 5 door DSG, 44k miles, with FVWSH. If possible has anyone got a PDF of the service schedule? So that I can check it?

Regards
Jonny
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Offline ajmoir36

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Re: GTD buying
« Reply #6 on: 05 March 2014, 18:26 »
Only issues I have are notchy manual gearbox cold (Complained to VW no resolution got nearly 66k on now (own from new)). EGR valve was leaking oil at the front of the engine have a look through this post http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=241858.0 replaced under warranty.  I did also have rusty boot struts replaced under warranty and also two Vancouver alloys replaced due to white worm.
Otherwise saw toothing the tyres at the back with especially with the Bridgestones, may sound like wheel bearings on certain surfaces. Obviously check for accident damage.
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Offline Keithuk

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Re: GTD buying
« Reply #7 on: 10 April 2014, 02:30 »
I see the new GTD has an electric handbrake so I wouldn't bother.
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