looking at a ed30 this evening - hints / advise appriciated

[oak_grun]

Hi

Im viewing a edition 30 this evening and just wanted to some tips of things to look out for.

Its a cat d car but owner has assured me it was stripped for parts and not damaged in any way - so will hold judgement until i see it in the flesh.

is there anything i should be on the lookout for in particular.  It manuel and done 50k with fsh.

what engine code should it be?

thanks in advance

Tim

[Tortaruga]

Engine code will be BYD.

Be extra careful as it's Cat D. I'd only consider it if I could see the repair invoice showing what damage had been done and how it was fixed.

[oak_grun]

Engine code will be BYD.

Be extra careful as it's Cat D. I'd only consider it if I could see the repair invoice showing what damage had been done and how it was fixed.

thanks for the reply. I have asked for accident pics but the current buyer purchased it repaired.

he claims it was stripped for bits and then recovered and the missing bits where put back on the car. He has both keys.

any other common faults of ed30's i should look out for?

thanks muchly :)

[dan930]

Why was it stripped for bits??

[oak_grun]

Why was it stripped for bits??

i have no idea - i suppose they were parts stolen to order?

[dan930]

Why was it stripped for bits??

i have no idea - i suppose they were parts stolen to order?

Sounds a bit cheesy mate..unless it was a very good price..

[oak_grun]

Why was it stripped for bits??

i have no idea - i suppose they were parts stolen to order?

Sounds a bit cheesy mate..unless it was a very good price..

why does it sound cheesy fella? 

cars are stolen and stripped for bits all the time - owner is suggesting that they got to this one before it has been completing stripped down!

its on at a good price so prob wioll go and view this evening

any other hints / tips on things to look out for appriciated folks!

thanks

[Tortaruga]

Timing belt should have been replaced. Look for full service history every year/10000 miles. Brake fluid changes every 2 years. 

Take it for a good test drive, get a feel that everything is 'tight'.
Check the aircon blows cold.
Look at the wheels - they'll probably be replicas if it was stripped.

Take your time and ask plenty of questions.

I looked at a cat D Ed30 a while ago. It was an absolute dog - I pity the person who bought it.

Let us know how you get on.

[MC71]

Hi Tim,

Any pics or link to the car and/or details?

Apart from the Cambelt/water pump and the other usual bits (as mentioned) that should be done if the car has been on a time and distance service plan I would pay attention to the Edition30 specific item. Some cars when nicked and stripped have parts replaced with normal (lesser) parts. Have a good look through some interior pics of other cars for sale on Pistoheads/eBay and Autotrader, I would print some of those pictures off to check against. I've seen an Eddy in the paspast with a standard mk5 steering wheel, standard GTI gears knob, non OEM Headunit and as mentioned check the wheels.

Let us know how you get on.

Cheers

 

[oak_grun]

thanks for the reposnses guys.

how do i tell if the wheels are genuine?

also do all newer vw have the sticker in the boot ala mk2 golfs from day in the day.

red stitching on sterring wheel and interior will be checked

did all ed30's come with highline dash as i this one is mid line?

[Tortaruga]

how do i tell if the wheels are genuine?

They should look like this: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,55754.0.html
They will NOT have 'BBS Motorsport' printed on them

also do all newer vw have the sticker in the boot ala mk2 golfs from day in the day.

Yes-sticker will be in the boot under the carpet.

did all ed30's come with highline dash as i this one is mid line?

No-highline was a cost option

[Tortaruga]

normal (lesser) parts

Oi! Snob!

[Tortaruga]

so prob wioll go and view this evening

It'll be really easy to check everything in the dark of course.

[oak_grun]

so prob wioll go and view this evening

It'll be really easy to check everything in the dark of course.

i know fella.....i going up to see it as its not million miles from where i live this evening hopefully but will take to petrol forcourt i'd imagine to see it in the light but shall defo be going back in daylight to view if its of interest.

[oak_grun]

update!!!

have deicided to not go view said vehicle this evening.

have done hpi check and its comes up cat d but the owner says it was stolen recovered!  nothign about it being reported stolen on report.

also reports says its had 10 oweners....he is telling potential customers that he is 4th owner!!

its in birmingham guys - candy white 3 door edition 30.

im staying clear but though id give you guys heads up in case someone else in looking at it.

cheers