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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

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.

ha yeah sorri bout the capitals.. its a habit


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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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