MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Ryan M on May 10, 2017, 06:39:33 pm
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Hello,
I'm wondering if I can get some help and information regarding a certain Golf GT that has recently appeared close to where I live.
I'm looking on purchasing a diesel 140 or 170 TDI and have stumbled across the following which looks interesting:
(https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/z/uYEAAOSwxu5ZE0Oa/$_86.JPG)
Gumtree 'Golf GT TDI 170 6 Speed Gearbox':
https://www.gumtree.com/p/volkswagen/golf-gt-tdi-170bhp-6speed-gearbox-long-mot/1239108762 (https://www.gumtree.com/p/volkswagen/golf-gt-tdi-170bhp-6speed-gearbox-long-mot/1239108762)
Now the car looks in good condition from the pictures even though it may need a clean but I've stumbled across some information which has confused me to say the least.
The car was originally listed in the advert as a 'TDI 140' until I informed the owner about the mistake and he's recently updated the listing with new information saying it's now a 'TDI 170'. The bit I'm actually confused about is some insurance and vehicle information websites are listing it as a 'TDI 140' in checks and some websites are listing as a 'TDI 170'.
I'm also inclined to believe after doing some research that the 'TDI 170' wasn't released until June 2006/7 which has gotten me confused about a 2005 'GT TDI 170'. Another warning sign I've seen is the car hasn't been taxed since July 2016 which is when the current owner acquired it.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fx267%2FJ400uk%2Fgolfmk5sport.jpg&hash=51266e90ab6609a9632dabdf073aa17a48dd4ff7)
Some weird stuff to say the least but the insurance does make a different between a 140 and a 170 so I'm wondering if these warning signs should mean I should stay away or is there something I'm missing altogether?
I would really like to hear anyone's feedback about the situation and look forward to reading the replies :drinking:
Cheers.
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The one in the picture is a 140. :happy2:
That car is too old to be a 170 and The 170 had the facelift front end. If the seller doesn't know what their own car is then I would probably avoid it... It just throws up red flags to me about how the car has been maintained etc... it might be fine but I personally wouldn't risk it, there are so many golfs out there, go for one that has a good history.
Chris
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The one in the picture is a 140. :happy2:
That car is too old to be a 170 and The 170 had the facelift front end. If the seller doesn't know what their own car is then I would probably avoid it... It just throws up red flags to me about how the car has been maintained etc... it might be fine but I personally wouldn't risk it, there are so many golfs out there, go for one that has a good history.
Chris
Yeah I was thinking it was a 140 myself due to the differences between the older and face-lifted models. I'll probably stay away from it as there's too many red flags to question the owner with.
I still can't get over the insurance and vehicle checking companies stating the vehicle is a 'TDI 170' peculiar to say the least :thinking:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fnn68%2FRYANEMMO8%2F5b847fbdf1d26ca2bf339e0a371d9471_zpshibsbq7w.png&hash=d490afbdcc4016ee5d210dd7011aed1fbddc85b2)
Cheers for the quick reply Chris! :happy2:
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Strange indeed...
The engine cover in the engine bay picture points to it being a 140 too. The grammar in the advert would be enough to put me off going to look at it... Maybe that's just me though.
Chris