Looking to buy mk5 golf gt TDI

[bullzeye]

Also Does anyone know why 2 golf gt tdi's from the same year, would have different front bumpers/grill . theres one that looks very plain, and theres a gt sport bumper,( which i prefer ) and then theres others with gti bumpers, like the one posted in the link above

[Christiank]

The bumpers changed when the face lifted model where introduced somewhere around 2006'ish.

I've also has a 2.0 diesel 140bhp but with the old front and not the newer "gt" front end. The get front end will have no problem using the GTI grills. The old bumper can't use gt or gti without modification.

My car drove around 330.000km on stock clutch. Changed the clutch and had it remapped to around the 180bhp, think it's a little more than 180. Is a totally different car.

Of course you'll have all the maintaine parts swapped along the run, but these parts comes at lol cars. My now got almost 350.000 on the clock and pulls like a bull.

And yes the rust issues are really some that you should look after.. as been told earlier look at the panels also get on your knees and have a look/feel behind it. The tail gate around the logo and at the bottom will rust at some point due to some design faults long with the front wings. Mine however doesn't show any sign of rust on the front but in the back instead.

And yes it's a great car to modify if you want to start getting down this road

[993BOY]

Anyone think this could be a god buy?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201705045095289?radius=50&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&sort=sponsored&make=VOLKSWAGEN&price-to=3000&aggregatedTrim=GT&price-from=1000&model=GOLF&postcode=pr26hr&advertising-location=at_cars&page=2

Crumbs, that looks like it has had a hard life!! there must be some on the market for that money that are cleaner 

[david25]

Hi Chris Thanks, i will be using the car mainly for short journeys, the mrs is a care worker and travels house to house, no more than a mile in between each house.

Consider a 1.4 122PS TSI ? I suspect this will be much better for short journeys!

E.G.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201705045088942?make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=GOLF

[bullzeye]

Anyone think this could be a god buy?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201705045095289?radius=50&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&sort=sponsored&make=VOLKSWAGEN&price-to=3000&aggregatedTrim=GT&price-from=1000&model=GOLF&postcode=pr26hr&advertising-location=at_cars&page=2

Crumbs, that looks like it has had a hard life!! there must be some on the market for that money that are cleaner 

Yeah, i think i have looked at every single golf on the market right now, seen lots of nicer ones more towards to 3k+ , i wont have that for a few more weeks and dont really want to wait any longer, if your ever browsing and come across a nice one, preferably a tdi gt sport from 07-08 please post link here. or pm me  please ;)

[bullzeye]

Hi Chris Thanks, i will be using the car mainly for short journeys, the mrs is a care worker and travels house to house, no more than a mile in between each house.

Consider a 1.4 122PS TSI ? I suspect this will be much better for short journeys!

E.G.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201705045088942?make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=GOLF

No, it's not for me sorry, looking for something sportier , GT sport

[bullzeye]

people's thoughts on this one?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-GT-TDI-GREY-/322506135228?hash=item4b16dd16bc:g:UBEAAOSwjqVZDKYj

Apparently had an engine change by VW at the cost of 6k.. i find that hard to believe ? What you think?

[ChrisGT]

Would be nice to know why it needed/had the engine change. Can't see in the pictures if there's any rust on arches, sills or around boot badge/handle.

It's also worth noting that it's the pd170 so will have the dpf as mentioned in previous posts.

Mine has had an engine change at 11k miles because of a leaking block so could be a similar problem... worth investigating further.

Chris

[bullzeye]

Would be nice to know why it needed/had the engine change. Can't see in the pictures if there's any rust on arches, sills or around boot badge/handle.

It's also worth noting that it's the pd170 so will have the dpf as mentioned in previous posts.

Mine has had an engine change at 11k miles because of a leaking block so could be a similar problem... worth investigating further.

Chris

Hi Chris currently waiting in a reply from him, im getting so stressed, i keep refreshing, ebay, autotrader,gumtree, and going over and over the same cars, just waiting for the right one at the right price,

ideally i want the gt sport face lift front end, with dsg,  looking at around £2700 and trying to get them down too £2500.

[bullzeye]

Reply I got from seller:

Car needed new engine as it has metal particles in the oil, suspected ring failure, car was still in warranty by Lloyds Tsb lease and they have paid almost 6k for a new engine, all the paperwork is available to prove it..

[ChrisGT]

Sounds like a valid reason,

As I said, can't see in the pics the condition of the paint though so you'd really need to see it in the flesh to check it over. Looks like a good enough deal though, generally clean and tidy in the photos with lots of paperwork/history, You should be able to get the price down to your budget too.

Mind it has the DPF though so lots of short trips wouldn't be too good for it.

Chris

[bullzeye]

Thanks chris, How do you know this is the 170 dpf version? And her fact its had an engine change wouldent put you off? i would normaly swerve that lol, but im gettin desperate

[ChrisGT]

It says in the advert that it's the 125kw which is the 170bhp version.

It also has the same engine cover as mine which is only on the pd170. The other engines have different ones.

I wouldn't be put off by the engine thing as long as the paperwork all matched up and i could physically give it a good check over/make sure it's running well. As i said, my car had a full engine change under warranty at 11k.

Chris

[bullzeye]

Anyone know why this is 2008 but does not have the facelift?

https://www.gumtree.com/p/volkswagen/VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-GT-TDI-2008-GENUINE-MILEAGE-SAT-NAV-HEATED-LEATHER-TOP-SPEC!/1238434526

[bullzeye]

Well after a week of refreshing ebay, gumtree and autotrader, i managed to grab a good one last night, was an 8 hours round trip to  from lancashire to scotland mind, but was worth it :)

Silver golf GT TDI 140 2007 Facelift
108000 miles, in absolutely pristine condition,( how the seller described it) and he was not wrong, there are no scratches, dents or rust anywhere, im super happy with it