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Offline benje

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what to look for when viewing an 05 dsg with 60k
« on: October 20, 2009, 08:52:04 pm »
golf rookie here, thinking of looking at a 05 plate dsg with 60k, about to have 4th service, couple of mods(r32 brakes, exhaust coilovers) what are the key things to look for when going for a golf
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Re: what to look for when viewing an 05 dsg with 60k
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2009, 09:00:27 pm »
Check the air-con, look for water in the top brake light, listen for grinding on full lock, check its had its 40k DSG service, and all the usual stuff that you check on any car.  :happy2:
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Re: what to look for when viewing an 05 dsg with 60k
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2009, 09:02:44 pm »
look for scrubbing on the inner arches, wear on the seats, damage to the load area for the boot (upper part of the rear bumper)...usual history checks and service check (dont trust the book ask the service/dealer for verification)

do you have an iPhone?

download 'used car expert' its a free app, a good launch point

actually a MK5 buyers guide would be a good thing for the forum me thinks
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Re: what to look for when viewing an 05 dsg with 60k
« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2009, 10:29:59 pm »
Quote from: Very Cherry on October 20, 2009, 09:02:44 pm

look for scrubbing on the inner arches


....I gotta ask you why, VC?

We (VWR) just raised my suspension a tiny fraction today to stop arch rubbing with the change of offset on my new OZ wheels.

Mine's an 05 DSG with 76k miles. Still looks and feels brand new. Probably because of all the aftermarket replacement parts!!
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Re: what to look for when viewing an 05 dsg with 60k
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2009, 10:35:30 pm »
heavy driving dude, for those that jump speed bumps  :happy2:
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Re: what to look for when viewing an 05 dsg with 60k
« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2009, 10:44:55 pm »
To be honest I would look for a stack of service stamps and receipts.

I would also ensure that the cambelt had been changed and DSG fluid/oil changed and that any ECU updat had been carried out.

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Re: what to look for when viewing an 05 dsg with 60k
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2009, 09:45:39 am »
I'd second the air conditioning comment. My compressor failed outside of the cars warranty period, but luckily VW offered to pay for it's replacement, plus 50% of the labour, probably because I bought the car from them and have always had all work/servicing done with them. Had they not it would have been a huge cost. I gather others here have had problems with compressors too.
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