Looking At Buying A MkIV GTI

[Volk81]

Im not really looking in other states at this stage. Im hoping to find one here in vic.

I need the car cause i start a new job in march and i need to commute from home to work everyday. So i still have a bit of time. If i cant get this one im sure there will be other that will come up

[Mr Messy]

The price isn't ridiculous. THere's a black 2003 GTI at a Toyota Dealer near me in Sydney at the moment. The car has similar kays, asking $17,688.

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/dealer/details.aspx?R=7845783&keywords=AOL95W&tsrc=allcarhome&__Ntk=CarAll&__Nne=15&__Dx=mode%20matchany&__D=AOL95W&silo=1011&seot=1&__sid=12318E3215EB&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294962746&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_PriceSort_Decimal%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Model_String%7c0&__Qpb=true&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&Cr=0&__Ntt=AOL95W&trecs=1

P.S Have you budgeted for timing belt and water pump change? If it hasn't been done you'll need to do it right away. Costs about $1000.

[Gravey]

The price isn't ridiculous. THere's a black 2003 GTI at a Toyota Dealer near me in Sydney at the moment. The car has similar kays, asking $17,688.

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/dealer/details.aspx?R=7845783&keywords=AOL95W&tsrc=allcarhome&__Ntk=CarAll&__Nne=15&__Dx=mode%20matchany&__D=AOL95W&silo=1011&seot=1&__sid=12318E3215EB&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294962746&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_PriceSort_Decimal%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Model_String%7c0&__Qpb=true&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&Cr=0&__Ntt=AOL95W&trecs=1

P.S Have you budgeted for timing belt and water pump change? If it hasn't been done you'll need to do it right away. Costs about $1000.

Price seems about right, but like Messy says you may be able to get the price down a bit more if you discuss the $1000 you'll need to spend once you hit the 100,000km mark

[Volk81]

thanks guys. I have made my final offer to the guy waiting on a responce.

I have factored in the timing belt and water pump. Which ill get done at Volkpower in burwood.

The car is in good condition and the dealer said it is only due for the belt and pump at 105k. but i would probably get it done ASAP.

My other option is a corolla sportivo. similar Kays 2005 asking 15990.

[noone]

Are you after warranty? Otherwise you should be able to do a private sale in your car and they car you buy and save a bunch.

[Gravey]

2nd hand warranty aint worth much....you'll find that a lot of things arent covered, certainly not the parts that commonly fault. Also, they will only replace the faulty part, even if best practice is to replace the faulty part + part A, B & C.

[dubbed]

Don't even hesitate to do the waterpump and timing belt straight away. It'll save you headaches and stress. Otherwise it'll be in the back of your mind every time you start her up.

I think it's over priced by a couple of grand but I'm sure you're negotiating.

Good luck

[JustCruisn]

... dealer said it is only due for the belt and pump at 105k. but i would probably get it done ASAP.

My other option is a corolla sportivo. similar Kays 2005 asking 15990.

I think the manual states it due at 90K, that could easily bring it forward by a year.

A Corolla and a GTI are by no means comparable cars.

[Volk81]

yeah true they are totally diff. I would prefer the GTI. I was looking at a sportivo at first but thought the GTI would be a better option due to the turbo. more to play with later on.

The GTI comes with 110kw stock the Sportivo has 141kw stock. But the golf looks better in my opinion and has bit more class than the sportivo.

Well im still waiting on the guy to get back to me. There are a few private ones on the net but the Kays are high but i suppose it comes down to whether the car has been looked after or not.

[Gravey]

chipping the golf will give you more power than the sportivo and thats just the beginning - the 1.8T has huge tuning potential

[gareth_oau]

one of the guys over at Ozaudi has his S3 up for sale (in brissy).

Price has dropped from $23k to $19k and he's getting quite keen to shift it.

dont look at it tho, becuase, like i did, started looking at GTIs and ended up with an S3

http://www.ozaudi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23170&page=3

[Volk81]

The Audi would be nice but is just out of my budget for the moment. Thanks for the option.

Well still in Talks over the car. Will let you guys know the outcome.


Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the info. Hopefully ill be the owner of a GTi soon. Fingers Crossed

[dubbed]

As much as I despise Corollas, it'll probably be cheaper to maintain than ye olde Golf! You just miss out on the build quality, quality materials, and that solid safe feel.

[Volk81]

Just after a quick opinion here.


if you were buying a car from a dealer(VW) and the car had full VW service history and the VW 120 point used car sales check. Would you be confident in purchasing the car with out a RACV check.

[Volk81]

HI Guys


Just wanted to say thanks for the help. I purchased the car and will pick it up next week monday. RACV report came up good only noted a few little things. They are fixing a seat belt which was worn but that was the only thing that needed the urgent attention.

So im wrapped with the purchase just waiting to get a hold of the car now. Im like a little kid on chrissy day i cant wait till monday