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    Buying my first VW

    Hi all.


    I am still yet to purchase a VW yet but have had an offer excepted on a 2007 TDI Comfortiline 5 speed manual with 107000kms on the clock. Offer was $7500 (My max budget is about $10k).


    Anyone out there have some advice on the model or if it seems like a good buy?


    I am looking into VW due to safety and fuel economy. My new job requires a fair bit of travel.


    The guy that owns it says a relative of his brought it out from the UK and that it was serviced by VW over there (including timing belt and water pump) but the last 2 services he has done. Seem a bit strange?


    Thanks!
    Tags: bit, fair, offer, owns, relative
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    Originally posted by D81 View Post
    Hi all.


    I am still yet to purchase a VW yet but have had an offer excepted on a 2007 TDI Comfortiline 5 speed manual with 107000kms on the clock. Offer was $7500 (My max budget is about $10k).


    Anyone out there have some advice on the model or if it seems like a good buy?


    I am looking into VW due to safety and fuel economy. My new job requires a fair bit of travel.


    The guy that owns it says a relative of his brought it out from the UK and that it was serviced by VW over there (including timing belt and water pump) but the last 2 services he has done. Seem a bit strange?


    Thanks!
    Following me me posting this topic, I've just realised that this being a 5 speed manual instead of a 6 speed seems a little strange also. Can anyone shed some light on this also? In the redbook guide, they all seem to be 6 speed manual......

    Thanks again!

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    • #3
      Originally posted by D81 View Post
      Following me me posting this topic, I've just realised that this being a 5 speed manual instead of a 6 speed seems a little strange also. Can anyone shed some light on this also? In the redbook guide, they all seem to be 6 speed manual......

      Thanks again!
      Sorry guys but I've just seen one other thing;

      This car doesn't seem to have any electrics on the steering wheel or inside the drivers door. He is saying it is a Comfortiline. Shouldn't it have full electrics and cruise control etc etc?

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      • #4
        Originally posted by D81 View Post
        Sorry guys but I've just seen one other thing;

        This car doesn't seem to have any electrics on the steering wheel or inside the drivers door. He is saying it is a Comfortiline. Shouldn't it have full electrics and cruise control etc etc?
        No wheel controls for aus delivered cars is a trendline spec.

        If it is an import then it opens 1000's more spec levels.

        Personally the kind of golf you are looking for i would steer well away from imports. Makes parts a nightmare. Also for the money you could get a better specced car IMO

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        • #5
          Originally posted by piper26 View Post
          No wheel controls for aus delivered cars is a trendline spec.

          If it is an import then it opens 1000's more spec levels.

          Personally the kind of golf you are looking for i would steer well away from imports. Makes parts a nightmare. Also for the money you could get a better specced car IMO
          Really appreciate ate the info mate! Big big help. As you can see, I have absolutely no idea! I currently own a 60 series cruiser so this is all very new to me!

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          • #6
            Do you have a car sales link? Can you get your hands on the VIN number?

            Other than that, 2007 Comfortline TDI, if serviced, will go forever.

            I bought the same thing in a Jetta at 150,000km. Runs bang on.

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            • #7
              Is it a PD or CR diesel?
              The PD can have injector issues I thought.
              The CR seem to be problem free so far.


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