POLO MK5 GTI FOR £2300?

[syloe12]

YO, AS U MITE KNOW IM NEW ON THIS WEBSITE.. I FOUND ACCIDENTALY, BUT IVE LOOKED AROUND AND ITS A GREAT WEBSITE..

SO HERES MY QUESTION.. IM PRETTY CLOSE TO BUYIN A POLO GTI MARK 5 'W' REG, BUT WAS WONDERING IF I SHOULD BE A BIT CAUTIOUS BECAUSE ITS SO CHEAP... USUALLY I HAVE SEEN THEM GOING FOR ABOUT 3000-4000. IS THERE CAUSE FOR CONCERN?

ITS DONE 82K AND HAD ITS CAMBELT CHANGED AT 67K, WHICH I FORT WAS A TOUCH!... BUT IS 82K ALOT ON A POLO GTI OF THIS MODEL??

IM ALSO AWARE OF THE GEARBOX AND PEDAL FAULTS FROM READING A FEW THREADS ON THIS WEBSITE

IS THIS PRICE TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE

[alexperkins]

Welcome to the site

Firstly, you dont need to write in capitals - we are capable of reading lower case

As for the car, sometimes you do find cheaper models, but these can be the victim of Cat C/D write offs, or general body damage that has been repaired, or have an underlying engine problem such as a cv joint, gearbox, pedal box, or clutch, so bear this in mind when looking at a cheaper example.

If its on 82k, theres a good chance the gearbox (if its original) is coming to the end of its working life so you need to take that into consideration mate.

[syloe12]

ha yeah sorri bout the capitals.. its a habit


ok mate thanks for the advice, ill take it all into account

[Mouse_GTI]

Seems reasonable to be honest. I was actually browsing at random examples on ebay and a lot are going for more than 3k. Must be holding their value well again

[Tim_GTi]

Silly cheap, but don't be put off. some people just don't know the value of their cars. As Alex said keep everything in mind, and give it a good scope out inside and out.

[DaveHew]

Can Have a look at mine if you like fella, looking to sell it v soon as im 21 in oct and looking for more power

Mines got 68,000 on the engine its silver lowerd on coloivers etc. lookin for £3000.

[syloe12]

turns out that gti had 7 previous owners and had damage catagory C... so i take it i wont be persuing this car any further lol

[DaveHew]

Oh dear, cat c not good.

So if your looking for polo gti then id be silly not to offer u mine if your interested as am looking to sell v soon .
Drop us a pm mate.
Dave.

[fahada786]

check out mine dude, its had a pedal box recall done on it. Brand new sach clutch fitted with a reconditioned gearbox. Its free of transmission problems. I want £2850 for it. Heres the gumtree advert for you to check out:

http://www.gumtree.com/london/98/45399798.html

Nice on dude, let me know if it interest you.

[ash man]

to good to be true, its stuff like that that puts you off a true bargin when one turns up.