R32 with 200,000km+ safe to buy???

[fatjoez]

Hi guys

considering buying an mk5 r32 with 200,000km mileage

Volkswagen Golf R32 2008 | Trade Me

Heard talk of dsg & engine failures so:

Is it ok to buy and r32 with this mileage?
What prepurchase checks do i need to do?
Do they last?
any major service/replacement costs at this mileage?

Any advice appreciated

[Hiken]

I'm not sure about the key barrel replacement, the previous owner replaced the key barrel in my car and ended up frying the ECU as a result. Could be just a bodgey job, but it also could be a problem thats been genuinely fixed, I don't know.

[fatjoez]

Sure thanks

How about engine/dsg issues at this mileage
What checks would you do or maintenance be required to avoid problems

Ie. Fluid changes etc

[sheckster]

Check for major service items. Dsg oil, haldex oil, fuel/oil filter changes, transfer case oil. Obviously take it for a drive, if it's jerky then it's showing symptoms of mechatronic issues. Get a vcds reading to see what error codes come up. Ask for any mods made in it as well.


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[fatjoez]

thanks i will check these

how much is a mechatronic replacement in terms of parts and installation?

[sandwg]

Mechatronics is big bucks. Its something you don't want to go wrong with that car apart from blowing the engine