Hi guys..
new here...
Well I need some advice..
I passed my driving test in January, at the age of 29.. I have been looking at what car to get, and I want to get GTI for my first car.
I ride an R1 bike, so going from something like that to a tiny 1.1 car just aint an option, so a GTI (which I have always loved) seems perfect. I have recently become a dad (hence the passing of the driving test) so I want a reliable, safe and 'fun' car.
I have about £5k for a private sale and £7k for a dealer.. I have seen a couple of Y reg 2.0 GTI's for sale privately.. and the one I really like is silver, £4700, with 72k miles, full service history and its only about 8 mile away from me. I haven't seen it in person yet, just a photo.
Now has anyone got any advice on what to look out for with this model?
Anyone know of one for sale on this forum that will match roughly what I am looking for? I hate buying privately, but with having a bike to fund as well I think its my most likely route.
Insurance wise I have been quoted through elephant.co.uk £1520 fully comp. I have no years NCB obviously, which is the big problem.
cheers for any help
Phil
Hi Phil
I'm quite new here and, like you am quite newly qualified and have a crash against me so a 1.8T was out of the question. (I refuse to pay £000's insurance when I have a bike which will do 160mph and costs me £230 fully comp)
A 2.0 Gti came up locally so I had a look. Test drove it and, compared to what I've been used to (Fiesta 1.25, Saxo VTR), it was great. No, speed wise its not going to set the world alight but for roads around me its fine. And, as its a VW, it should last well and shouldn't be too hard to sell on at the right price.
The one you mention doesn't sound bad. Mines a 51 plate 36000 miles, full VW history, vortex/ anni kit and 17" wheels (see mk4 section) and I paid a fair bit more than that!!
Matt
