Is it worth it?

[Ricky123]

It's hpi clear and will remain clear as he hasn't and isn't claiming for the damage. He crashed it in September last year.

I just put the above info as someone previously wrote that if claimed against it would have been cat D.

[r5gtt]

Just to warn you that there may be some A post damage but nothing that can't be jigged out and from the prices and quote for paint you have I'd say you're in the money  if you do buy it.

[Golf_GT_TDI]

Do it 

[rdfcpete]

The pictures on this thread makes me sadz feels 

I hope he finds the OEM parts at as a low cost as you listed @Ricky123, they look very fair - nothing 'Audi' is under £100   

[doylebros]

Well it looks an interesting project and looks possible to make money but how well have you checked for the damage and how accurate is your actual costings,rather than guessing?

I bought a Merc years ago under very similar circumstances and the cost of the air bag activation meant by the time I'd finished I could of bough a rough example as cheap and just got the paint work done.

[TAPPY]

For the price he is willing to let it go for I would be all over it as I work in a body shop. From where it has been hit you will want to try the new door and wing on to make sure it all fits pukka before paint as the A pillar might be in a little bit or the door hinges might be bent. Also you might need a new airbag module as it might not code with the new airbags.

[Ricky123]

Not worried about airbags or the panel damage. The only thing bothering me is if the pillar needs pulling.

I have enough knowledge to source the parts cheapish and I have vcds for Module coding etc

I'm going for a second look tomorrow. I'll post more pictures.

[Ricky123]

Sooo...

Went for a better look today. From what I can see the pillar looks fine. There's no marks or signs that anything has his it. The dents are on parts of the bodywork that aren't that strong to begin with. I'm 90% sure I could bolt a new door and Wing on and it will all line up very well without to much adjustment.

There's also a dent on the off side quarter, sent a pic over to a friend and he's quoted me £400 to do it.

I think I'm gonna get it. I'll no more threw the week. Got to try and sell a mk5 golf 1.6 fsi I have to make up the rest of the money too 

[doylebros]

Enjoy, I'm sure you'll turn it around and love the whole challenge.

Did you double check the roof for any creases cause I've know of cases where that's been enough to right off a motor for loss of structural soundness?

[Eccie]

You'll be the fifth owner, that's a lot & would put me off buying any car, also the bonnet looks very dull, what's happened to that?

[r5gtt]

Just buy it fix it and keep it for a few years 

[Ricky123]

I'll fill in the trade section of the v5 to save adding another keeper as I won't be keeping it. It's purely an investment.

The whole bodywork is dull as it's been sat near a tree and has got covered in crap. I rubbed a panel with a cloth and it shines underneath lol

I new the car pre accident anyway and it was absolutely immaculate. I remember going on it when he bought it and that's partly the reason I've got one.

I've checked over everything I could really, roof, underneath etc etc

We even went to where he had the accident and he talked me threw what happened. He's not desperate to sell the car, he's far from pushing a sale, he has a rough idea on what it will cost him to repair and what he'd sell it for afterwards but he just can't be bothered with it all.

I no if it turned out to be a nightmare and it had something really wrong with it then I could take it back to him anyway. Only reason he's offered it me is because he no's me and no's that if there's money to be made on a car then I'm always interested lol

There's nothing set in stone at the moment but I'm still like 90% sure I will be getting it.

Just got to also some how explain to the other half that I've not advertised or sold my current car to down grade to get our own place and that I've actually gone and bought another  that should be fun 

I'll keep the post updated on what happens. I'm also hoping to be back in a mk5 gti by this time next year too! Actually can't wait to be back in one of my all time favourite cars, the Mrs will think it's a downgrade but I won't.

[Ricky123]

Well I've bought it 

I'm leaving it where it is for a couple of weeks, just gonna put it on axle stands, remove the Hub and front wheels then go back with a new hub and pumped up wheels and hopefully drive it home. I'll try post some pics when I do this.

[r5gtt]

nice one 

[Ricky123]

Just thought I'd update this post.

Got the car home now. I drove it back 

So far I've replaced the hub, driveshaft and track rod to make it driveable. I got chance to give this inside a clean today. The top half of the nearside door had come out leaving a gap and the inside had been getting wet. It was absolutely covered in Mold! I stripped all the seats out and have really gone to work cleaning it.

The carpet is knackered due to it getting damp so I've sourced one from a breaker for £50 which I'll hopefully get this week.

I'll try get some pics and put them on. Struggling for time at the minute, doing agency work so I'm not spending much time at home  but we've all got to do it ay!