Looking at this tomorrow...

[Digger3]

OK looking at this tomoz,, as I really want grey 3dr and it has the rear valance coded witch saves me a job, dealers claiming there's no wear to the d-seat bolster and that the car looks and drives like a 20k car, well we'll see
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201146429469632/sort/priceasc/usedcars/price-from/5000/colour/grey/make/volkswagen/keywords/gti/radius/1500/
apart from the obvious visual things, panels orig-paint, rims tyres etc,

Just putting together a check list;
tax-mot
HPI clear
check dash lights are all present, ABS ESP Eng-management
check history is upto date ie, T-belt + w-pump change
check air-con is cold enough

read something about turbo dump valve can split causing turbo lag ??? any other thoughts welcome

[PDT]

Im not up to date with GTi prices but a manual car with cloth interior and no xenons for £7k ? Correct me if I am wrong but for that milage it seems pricy.

[PDT]

Also, that link shows your postcode, not sure if you know or are bothered at all.

[Digger3]

thanks i'll remove it

[Digger3]

56 plate,with the miles £6500 i'sh seems about right, and he's already come down to that on the phone,, any advice on things to look out for when viewing,, please.

[PDT]

Pull back carpets in boot and around rear lights and check for panels that have been repaired, from low rpm in 4th go full throttle and listen for a whistle ( will get woosh noise from turbo this is normal ) that would indicate DV valve.

Look for signs of arch rust, panel gaps, headlight and bumper/bonnet alignment. View the car indoors in the dry. Look for signs of paintwork by looking for any overspray and/or traces of white powder in door rubbers and door shuts from polishing.

Ask to see the logbook, get the name and address of previous owner from it and contact them, ask about the cars history.

[Digger3]

sorry the whistle or the woosh noise,which one would indicate DV ?,,, thanks.

[PDT]

The whistle is a sign of faulty DV. If you are not sure, ask them to change it, its only £40.

Its a buyers market at present, theres tons of mk5's out there, pick up on a few small things such as the low spec and bid him £6k, worh a try.

[Digger3]

yea that was my plan to try and get closer to 6K if all goes well,, worth a punt,,, sure there will be something I can use after him stating the condition as highly as he has

thanks for the info,,, 

[JJ]

Noticed that car on their forecourt a couple of weeks ago when I was driving past on the way to a job at Duffield railway station.  It looked nice and clean although it's hard to tell how good it really is when driving past at 30mph!  I notice it's got a colour coded rear bumper.  Might that indicate either a previous enthusiast owner with an eye for such a modification or a non-standard repair perhaps ie not black plastic?

[Digger3]

Good point,though most people do get the rear valance coded,, it's the first mod I would do ...

[JJ]

Good point,though most people do get the rear valance coded,, it's the first mod I would do ...

Hopefully it'll all be good and that'll save you a job then! 

[Digger3]

Yes mate 

[Gene Hunt]

Looks tidy but as above with those miles i would want to be closer to 6 grand.

[Digger3]

Looks tidy but as above with those miles i would want to be closer to 6 grand.

I Agree ,