Mk5 gti 08

[jlawrence]

2008, manual, 5 door, 37,000 miles, full service history, 4 owners from new, heated seats, multifunction steering wheel, cruise control. Really nice spec.

He wants £7,750 for it, which is ridiculously cheap, I,ve done the proper checks everything comes back fine, he said its so cheap because its a jap import ?

Does thing ring true, or is it too good to be true ?

I think it was damaged and it wasn't registered or something as the rear left side is well spanking, all other alloys have marks and what not, the paint work is blemish free on thid side, also the wheel camber on that side is noticeably different. Cheers

[garrardrj]

If its cheap avoid it . SIMPLES 

[GTI5]

2008, manual, 5 door, 37,000 miles, full service history, 4 owners from new, heated seats, multifunction steering wheel, cruise control. Really nice spec.

He wants £7,750 for it, which is ridiculously cheap, I,ve done the proper checks everything comes back fine, he said its so cheap because its a jap import ?

Does thing ring true, or is it too good to be true ?

I think it was damaged and it wasn't registered or something as the rear left side is well spanking, all other alloys have marks and what not, the paint work is blemish free on thid side, also the wheel camber on that side is noticeably different. Cheers

4 owners in 5 years...sounds dubious.

I'm sure there are better examples out there.

[bacillus]

He wants £7,750 for it, which is ridiculously cheap, I,ve done the proper checks everything comes back fine, he said its so cheap because its a jap import ?

Just make sure it's got full UK spec especially alarm for insurance purposes.

[Upperoilcan]

If your in the market for a GTI,why not check what's for sale on here as at least more often than not the car will be well looked after.

[MC71]

If your in doubt, walk away. Plenty of GTI's about for £8k nowadays. 

[v2brett]

sounds like you know you should walk away mate,  and from your description i think i would be too.    Theres plenty of mk5 Gti`s out there its just finding the one thats right for you.   Good luck with your search 

[jlawrence]

Yeah I'm Going to give it a miss, not worth it

[jlawrence]

sounds like you know you should walk away mate,  and from your description i think i would be too.    Theres plenty of mk5 Gti`s out there its just finding the one thats right for you.   Good luck with your search 

I'm just going to be patient and I'm sure ill find one

[jlawrence]

2008, manual, 5 door, 37,000 miles, full service history, 4 owners from new, heated seats, multifunction steering wheel, cruise control. Really nice spec.

He wants £7,750 for it, which is ridiculously cheap, I,ve done the proper checks everything comes back fine, he said its so cheap because its a jap import ?

Does thing ring true, or is it too good to be true ?

I think it was damaged and it wasn't registered or something as the rear left side is well spanking, all other alloys have marks and what not, the paint work is blemish free on thid side, also the wheel camber on that side is noticeably different. Cheers

4 owners in 5 years...sounds dubious.

I'm sure there are better examples out there.

I agree, not going to touch it, I'll be patient mate

[calversbuyuk]

Can I ask where you saw it and if you have a link?
Just so I don't make the mistake whilst looking for my new car in the next few weeks ha!!

 

[jlawrence]

Can I ask where you saw it and if you have a link?
Just so I don't make the mistake whilst looking for my new car in the next few weeks ha!!

 

It's a private sale, local man advertised in our local paper, he says it will be going on autotrader in the next couple of days, so when he does ill send the link over mate. 

[john87]

For comparison, when I bought my 2008 Gti two years ago (28k on clock), VW were asking £14k for it.. so yes, 7.5k sounds too cheap 

[dmac1969]

I paid £14k last year from VW for mine! 58 plate with 18k on.

[calversbuyuk]

Can I ask where you saw it and if you have a link?
Just so I don't make the mistake whilst looking for my new car in the next few weeks ha!!

 

It's a private sale, local man advertised in our local paper, he says it will be going on autotrader in the next couple of days, so when he does ill send the link over mate. 

Ha ok no worries thanks :)