Looking for tips on buying a mkV gti golf

[GTI86]

Hey guys and girls,

My name is Aaron and im currently looking into buying a mkV gti golf and just wanted to know some of the things that I should be on the look out for like common issue etc. Any help would be very appreciated.

Hope to talk to you all a bit more soon

[vdubmotorworx]

Best bet is to buy one 2008 or newer as older ones had issues with most stuff.....VDUB..

[GTI86]

Oh and ill be buying a manual as to avoid the DSG issues.

[staticmk4]

I believe the cam follower and dv are some things that need changing

[team_v]

Best bet is to buy one 2008 or newer as older ones had issues with most stuff.....VDUB..

I believe the 08/09 model year was the crossover point for the full height mfd screen and updated canbus too.