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buying a GTI

Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 7:03 pm
by dubpolo
What should I look out for?

I know about the pedal box etc, is there anything else?

Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 10:45 pm
by gilmore
corrosion on the alloy wheels seems to be a common problem... if buying from dealer try and get them replaced before you drive it away cos I am having trouble getting them replaced under warranty! and they cost £300 each to replace!! :shock: :shock:

Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2004 1:24 pm
by dubpolo
i'll keep an eye out for that

Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2004 9:41 pm
by dubpolo
i've been to look at one today

Red 3 door
7400 miles (not a miss type)
2001

but

small amount of corroshion on the two drivers side wheels

And the best bit
£7250 :D :D

Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2004 10:38 pm
by M@Turner
Thats a steal mate. :!:

Mine had 35000 miles 2 and half month ago and cost me 7500.

I've also noticed a red 3 door at my local VW which was £9995. Thats around the same milage as the one you've seen.

Get it test driven, you'll fall in love instantly.

P.S
Corroshion is a miss type (there's no H in it) :D [/quote]

Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2004 3:41 pm
by ttaw2
M@Turner wrote:Thats a steal mate. :!:

Mine had 35000 miles 2 and half month ago and cost me 7500.
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Gutted boys - paid £6250 for my baby with 17000 (Now 40K !!!) on the clock last september...

Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2004 7:01 pm
by dubpolo
i've bought it!!! pick it up on friday!!

Anyone want to buy a 1.0l MK4