hey im new

Laura · Post by **Laura** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:34 am

hey
well im looking at getting a polo gti mk4 i do belive, the one i was looking at has hpi history and my bf wont let me drive something that was a cat C , so im on the look out

got about 5 k to spend, either silver or black i think

but need a little advice on what milage to look for and if there are certian things that i need to be aware of.

regards L

clees · Post by **clees** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:12 am

Welcome to the Forum!!

When i got mine just over 16 months ago, it had 34000 miles on the clock on a Y plate. If i was you i would try and find one below 50000 miles, which shouldn't be too difficult.

If you find one just check the documentation carefully. One of the common faults on the GTI was the gearbox/clutch!! ( I think??).

I'm sure some of the other guys will confirm this and be more specific!!

Hope you enjoy the site and find a car!!!!

inder · Post by **inder** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:25 am

hi welcome to forum

its known as the mk5 gti

Laura · Post by **Laura** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:27 am

im gutted that the one i wanted fell through.
mk5 cool

need to find someone to buy my clio now ... anyone lol

fink · Post by **fink** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:55 am

u have pm

Luke'sGti · Post by **Luke'sGti** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 1:34 pm

hi and welcome

They did a recall on the pedal box, so make sure this is done (it should be i the history, or have a stamp under the carpet in the boot), apart from that the regular stuff of it being serviced regularly etc etc.

I'd also try to get one with as many extras as possible. E.g. leather etc.

Good luck on the hunt.

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 1:42 pm

Welcome to UK-P

Things to look out for, well theres the usual stuff that applies to any used car, service history, check the bodywork, have a test drive and ensure everything works etc etc.

Unique to the GTi are a potentially fragile gearbox (mine's OK), pedal box recall, check the clutch works smoothly and not too heavy (it will be a bit heavier) and lastly the standard BBS alloys are known to be affected by corrosion

Great cars though, hope you get a good one!

Cheers

olop_chris · Post by **olop_chris** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 1:47 pm

Welcome

I think everyones hit the nail on the head with what to look out for!

Good luck!

Laura · Post by **Laura** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 3:45 pm

cheers for the help guys, i really need to shift the clio now

olop_chris · Post by **olop_chris** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 3:48 pm

Have you tried posting on http://www.cliosport.net?

Laura · Post by **Laura** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 3:55 pm

yeah im a active member on there keeps me sane at work lol , bout 100 posts a day from me

olop_chris · Post by **olop_chris** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 4:00 pm

haha oh ok!

dino · Post by **dino** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 4:02 pm

Welcome to UK P - hope you find one soon. Great car's.

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 4:58 pm

I bought mine on 48k, so long as it has Service History the mileage shouldn't matter too much, all depends on whether you'd like one with lower mileage or not

5k should get you a nice one I should think, just don't rush into anything and make sure you take it for a test drive etc, don't think there's anything else really other than what's been mentioned.