First mk5 gti....

[Matt24pin]

Hi all,

Looking into getting my first gti just after a bit of guidance on issues to look for anything worth checking.

Main contender is a 07 plate 58k on clock, dsg, sunroof, xenons, elec chairs.

Bodywork looks good condition, interior clean and tidy.

£9000, is this about the right price range or off the ball?

Also is the DSG box reliable or could I end up with some high bills for common issues

Any help much appreciated,

Matt.

[Wooosh]

What's the link for this GTI mate? Seem's overpriced to me as you can get an Edition 30 for that money.

[Matt24pin]

http://www.rylandmotors.co.uk/used/volkswagen/golf/20t-gti-5dr-dsg/mansfield/nottinghamshire/15011881

Been to see a few around 60k mark for £6500-8000 but they haven't had xenons or dsg and/or paintwork has looked a bit poor.

[Sug]

For 9k you should be able to pick up
A good spec edition 30 with around 60k on mate

[Scooby mic]

My wife bought a gti
Since I've found front wings are rusty
Look for this
Look on honest john site
Gives all car faults
And there are loads

[chrisgsutton]

Seems over priced bud, you can pick decent gti's up between 6 and 7k

[akbarirfan]

As above mate, that is a couple £1000 overpriced - if that is your budget, go for an Edition 30 

[Matt24pin]

Ok cheers; wasn't sure on what price to be looking at as the is a leap up in spec/power for me so thanks for the help

Matt

[Legend]

Yeah, does look a bit on the steep side of things price wise. Have you tried elsewhere on other car sites?

[Orc]

I can help you if you like mate for 9 k we have just taken a px in at work. 58 plate grey 3door gti fully specced apart from Zenons with only 22k on clock?

[K9]

i would,t go for the DSG box, i would go for the bulletproof manual box :)

[J400uk]

i would,t go for the DSG box, i would go for the bulletproof manual box :)

There are pros and cons with both. Quite a few people including me find the DSG much nicer to drive and it also benefits from slightly better economy and quicker 0-60 time.

You also need to bare in mind a Manual 'box is guaranteed to need the clutch replacing at some point whereas the DSG clutches generally last.

[Legend]

There is a few stunning golf's going on ScottishVAG for £10,000. The guy has done a lot of work to it and it's only got about 27,000 miles on it.

I've attached a link to the reply if you're interested, here's a picture for you.

http://www.scottishvag.net/viewtopic.php?f=207&t=118433



Also, if you're looking for something much better performance wise but willing to compromise on price and milage then this is worth a look too, the mods are worth a lot of dollar. £10000.

http://www.scottishvag.net/viewtopic.php?f=207&t=118345