Always wanted a GTI and now i can tick it off the bucket list, in the week i've had it, definitely should have done it sooner.
Had mk5 and mk7 TDI's in the past, so i know the Golf was good, but GTI is soooo much better..
In hindsight a rushed purchase. I was eyeing a silver one of autotrader, but that sold, this was the only other one relatively local in my price range, so went and saw it, drove it and bought it.
Being the first one i've seen and driven, that probably wasn't the wisest thing to do. However knocked a decent amount off the asking price and it was under 4k, so i figure i shouldn't loose too much while i have some fun.
in short - 2010 GTI in Tornado red, manual with jacara seats (both were a must for me), also has Dynaudio and (i think) the RCD510
In the light of day / warning signs i should have paid more attention to:
Car history - recent history flaky, but early life looks reasonable with a stack of receipts
body condition - all wheels kerbed, little dent in roof, headliner sagging and has been stapled.
On the upside
engine - appears good, no smoke or noises, pulls very well all the way up to 6k
- I know the timing chain is an issue, so planning to get it measured via OBD and take it from there.
overall (i keep telling myself) - it looks ok for its age.
I know it could do with some love and TLC, so will see how we go..
Done 1 long trip with the family during which the tyre pressure warning lit up on the way (which i reset) and the EML lit up on the way back. Was still driving ok, but will have to get an OBD scanner onto it.
