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Reliable high mileage GTI's
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 3:39 pm
by avfcnutter
I seem to have noticed that many of the problems that usually happen with the gti happen between 50,000 and 90,000 miles, so do you think i would be safe to purchase a high mileage GTI or would it be a bag of tricks?
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 3:47 pm
by tegwin
Dont forget that.... people with problems will always post.... those who have no problems never post...
Although the GTI is renowned for having some issues.... most of them proberably dont!!!
If its in good condition...been cared for.... I cant see what difference its age would make to be honest... Just make sure its had cambelt/clutch/gearbox etc done
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 3:50 pm
by avfcnutter
yep, thats what i was thinking, im just saving up for when i turn 18, shud be able to look at cars jut below 3 grand, theres not many around though
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 4:05 pm
by Bepe
good luck insuring one
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 4:28 pm
by avfcnutter
there is a few 18 year olds on here who have got insurance close to the £1500 mark, which im willing to pay.
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:00 pm
by tegwin
avfcnutter wrote:there is a few 18 year olds on here who have got insurance close to the £1500 mark, which im willing to pay.
They are very lucky lol.... Im 20 with 1YNCB and its £1130.... Come to think of it... directline wouldnt insure me ATALL until I was 19 lol...
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:07 pm
by avfcnutter
geez, im going to have to do a lot of ringing around, i think what helps the most is that it will be on my dads policy.
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:32 pm
by tegwin
Be careful what you post on the internet...... If you are going to be doing the most miles in it..... then insurance companies dont like it if you are not the main insured driver...... Not that im saying its a bad idea... nudge nudge...
You can have just as much fun in a 6N polo... I started off in a 1996 1.6GL.... Insurance was a hell of a lot cheaper than the GTI.... and its still got enough poke to provide some amusement!
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:54 pm
by Bepe
i was 19 and was paying about 1300 with 1 years ncb
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 7:28 pm
by avfcnutter
ah yeh true, i have a 6n2 1.4 atm, do enjoy driving it, but i cant resist wanting that extra power and just everything else the gti has! suely thats natural tho, otherwise u would still have your 6n lol
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 4:18 pm
by Mouse_GTI
I was over £800 when I was 20. High mileage isn't a problem engine wise, just listen for the gearbox. Apart from the odd niggle mine has been problem free in over 2 years
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 6:12 pm
by Tim_GTi
tegwin wrote:Dont forget that.... people with problems will always post.... those who have no problems never post...
Although the GTI is renowned for having some issues.... most of them proberably dont!!!
If its in good condition...been cared for.... I cant see what difference its age would make to be honest... Just make sure its had cambelt/clutch/gearbox etc done
Couldn't have put it better myself mate.
avfcnutter wrote:yep, thats what i was thinking, im just saving up for when i turn 18, shud be able to look at cars jut below 3 grand, theres not many around though
Try Bell insurance, and add as many experienced drivers as you can to the policy.