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Hi guys this is my first post on here... I joined as im thinking about getting a GTI

Mint 2000 reg ,Black,55,000 Miles, 1 owner from new... Asking price £2900

Now my questions...

1. Is this a good price?
2. What do i need to look out for?



3. Im kind of put of due to reading "what to look for"/ what ever its called on the sticky. So im not sure if i should buy one or not ?
can anyone sway me to buy it lol

This is the black 3dr off eBay I pressume very nice looking motor

Its a great price to be honest, you wont get a better one for that money based on the condition & mileage.
It also has a full service history which is a very good thing, make sure you checkout the cambelt history (inc tensioners) and ofcourse the gearbox.

If you like buy it!
A video to entice ...

lol at the video aha,

ermm how about if it hasnt had a gear box change? and the gearbox is sound? would this be a problem? i do about 6-7000 miles a year and its only on 55,000 miles :/

I suggest you ask the seller of the car and especially the history of all the works that were performed.

Hey man, welcome along.

Have a read through this guide, really helpful - http://www.uk-polos.net/view ... =7&t=35521

On the gearbox issue, its a bit of a risk in my opinion. I think nearly everyone on here is on there second gear box, which is about £500 to recon.

3 Gtis, all around 80K and no gearbox issues.

Remember you mostly hear about the ones that have gone not the ones that haven't!

yeahh thats the only thing putting me of, is the gear box i fort being 55,000 miles would be sound? :/

The gearbox are hit and miss. I have had 2 rebuilds in my silver Gti and one in my red one.

If they do go then it's still not bad £450 for a knew fitted box. Even after my issues with my last Gti when the time came to change cars I just brought a red one.

I love getting up in the afternoon and driving it like they were designed to be driven.