I'm looking to buy a GTI this weekend! Help :)

[dewey1970]

Hi Everyone,

I'm looking to buy a MK6 GTI this weekend.  I was looking at buying a 330D BMW Touring. But with all the revelations about Diesels, and how poisonous they are, and being a daddy with an 8 year old, I can't knowingly go out and buy one. So I looked at other options and the GTI is such a great all rounder.

I used to own a MK5 GTI 5 years ago. It did 27 mpg, so I had to get rid of it as I do 16k miles PA. Members of the forum have told me the newer engine in the MK6 is more fuel efficient and I can expect @34mpg. Which would be awesome.

Got my eye on a few on autotrader and will likely have to get a train this weekend with the family and drive it back to East Riding of Yorkshire. Can't wait!

My budget is @11k. I'm looking at >70k, leather, DSG, heated seats and any extras such as DynAudio are nice to haves.

The one I really like has 4 owners and its done 60k. Number of owners seem high but the car looks very tidy. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201511148707694?engine-size-cars=2l_to_2-5l&maximum-mileage=up_to_80000_miles&fuel-type=petrol&sort=datedesc&model=golf&onesearchad=used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew&postcode=hu165ua&quantity-of-doors=5&make=volkswagen&keywords=leather%20seats&page=1&price-to=12000&transmission=automatic&search-target=usedcars&maximum-age=up_to_6_years_old&aggregatedTrim=GTI&price-from=8000&radius=1500&logcode=p

Though I also like this one..
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201512069256950?engine-size-cars=2l_to_2-5l&maximum-mileage=up_to_80000_miles&fuel-type=petrol&sort=datedesc&model=golf&onesearchad=used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew&postcode=hu165ua&quantity-of-doors=5&make=volkswagen&keywords=leather%20seats&page=1&price-to=12000&transmission=automatic&search-target=usedcars&maximum-age=up_to_6_years_old&aggregatedTrim=GTI&price-from=8000&radius=1500&logcode=p

What do you think of the cars?

Anything I should be looking out for?

Thanks in advance

[dewey1970]

Also is the Sat Nav worth having in the GTi. I already have a Garmin which is excellent, would it be as good and is it touch screen?

[FBASH1R]

i bought mine around a month ago...the gti does really put a smile on your face...especially when you hear that dsg fart...look out for the timing chain tensioner...find out if the owners have had it replaced..as this is a common fault in the 00-10 model...you can tell if its on its way out by starting the car...you will hear a sort of grinding noise..theres a thread on here about the issue..and also a video of the noise..

About the mpg...35 mpg is probably achievable if you drive very sinsibly...which at times is hard haha..

to be honest i hardly use my satnav...i prefer using google maps..ive used it maybe once or twice and it is good

[dubber36]

I was looking at buying a 330D BMW Touring. But with all the revelations about Diesels, and how poisonous they are, and being a daddy with an 8 year old, I can't knowingly go out and buy one.

Seriously?

[dewey1970]

Yes, its true. That and the fact no-one knows what impact these revelations will have on the residuals of diesel cars.

I was looking at buying a 330D BMW Touring. But with all the revelations about Diesels, and how poisonous they are, and being a daddy with an 8 year old, I can't knowingly go out and buy one.

Seriously?

[dewey1970]

Thanks, what MPG are you getting?

Also, what do you guys think of the cars on autotrader I posted? Fair price/good spec?

i bought mine around a month ago...the gti does really put a smile on your face...especially when you hear that dsg fart...look out for the timing chain tensioner...find out if the owners have had it replaced..as this is a common fault in the 00-10 model...you can tell if its on its way out by starting the car...you will hear a sort of grinding noise..theres a thread on here about the issue..and also a video of the noise..

About the mpg...35 mpg is probably achievable if you drive very sinsibly...which at times is hard haha..

to be honest i hardly use my satnav...i prefer using google maps..ive used it maybe once or twice and it is good

[FBASH1R]

I get anything from 14mpg-27mpg i live in london..so alot of traffic...

[golfhappy]

I get anything from 14mpg-27mpg i live in london..so alot of traffic...

If i lived in London and had fuel consumption like that i'd own a horse!

[FBASH1R]

Thanks, what MPG are you getting?

Also, what do you guys think of the cars on autotrader I posted? Fair price/good spec?

at the time i was looking to buy i gave the grey one a ring but he wanted 12.5k at the time..so the price is better now..

[SunnyGTI]

I get around 17mpg around London but mainly short trips. On a motorway journey I can get up to 41mpg with some spirited driving too haha