The "Second Hand" / "2nd Hand" MK6 Golf Thread

[mfl]

Check the log books and service records, and of course any sign of previous accidents. Get the VW specialist to especially check for
leaking water pumps which aren't always visible by a puddle of water under the car.

[GTI4ME]

As above, have a vw specialist look it over, and look for water pump leaks, oil leak from timing case around sensor, parcel shelf lugs for signs of fatigue, and check for a full service history. Also remember vw have a track record for not assisting when buying a second hand vehicle and applying for goodwill. Nice car tho, definitely the spec I would have bought if I had gone for a mk6 GTI.

[Matticus]

Hi All,

Looking at purchasing a well looked after 2009 Golf 118TSI with DSG from an original owner. This car has had major engine trouble and DSG issues fixed under warranty in the last few years. It also qualifies for the recall program currently underway, so I am told. My questions are as follows:

1. Does the recall program eligibility change between car owners?
2. Should any fixes make the car more reliable for the longer term, or will there be a chance of expensive out of warranty fixes (directly stemming from the well known issues)?
3. Do the fixes carry a warranty?
4. Should I avoid this model/year altogether?

Thanks!

[damianzmd]

Thanks for the replies guys. I'm not sure how I'd be able to get a VW specialist to check it out unless I pay them to come and check it out.

I might do some research myself on known issues and see if I can sus it out myself.

As of today though there are HEAPS of MK6 GTI's on the market! Maybe everyone's gettinf ready to upgrade to the MK7 haha.

Also another question; would you guys wait til the MK7 lands before buying a GTI or get them now while they're in EOFY sales etc. For some reason I don't see the price of the MK6's dropping that much or at all.

Cheers,
Damian

[damianzmd]

Hey guys there are a few Mk6 GTIs on carsales, and I am in the market for one.

Preferably Black or Grey.
Less than 100k kms (around 50k maybe)
Leather
Sunroof

I'm looking to spend less than $30k. How much could I haggle these down to? Would offering $27k to a 45k km MY10 with leather be a reasonable offer? Would trying to get a discount, due to the 60,000km service due soon be a good enough reason to do so?

I'm also not sure whether I should snap one up now or wait til the MK7 GTI. I heard that it's due in October?

Thanks.

[walbjj]

Hi All,

Looking at purchasing a well looked after 2009 Golf 118TSI with DSG from an original owner. This car has had major engine trouble and DSG issues fixed under warranty in the last few years. It also qualifies for the recall program currently underway, so I am told. My questions are as follows:

1. Does the recall program eligibility change between car owners?
2. Should any fixes make the car more reliable for the longer term, or will there be a chance of expensive out of warranty fixes (directly stemming from the well known issues)?
3. Do the fixes carry a warranty?
4. Should I avoid this model/year altogether?

Thanks!

any reason to look at this particular model? even after reading all the horror stories, there is still too much risk imo buying this car. if anything, look at the gti, or the tdi. what about the 118 is so special that makes u want that model voer the others? if its purely based on price, then it cant be more than a few thousand either way for other variants

[Pullstarter]

The owner should be more than willing to either take the car to your choice of mechanic himself or let you take it after leaving a refundable deposit.

[Matticus]

any reason to look at this particular model? even after reading all the horror stories, there is still too much
risk imo buying this car. if anything, look at the gti, or the tdi. what about the 118 is so special that makes u want that model voer the others? if its purely based on price, then it cant be more than a few thousand either way for other variants

Family member is selling it, and I know it has been treated well.

[walbjj]

Family member is selling it, and I know it has been treated well.

yeah, just because a family member is selling something isnt enough reason to buy it. do u even want the car?

[koji]

Hi All,

Looking at purchasing a well looked after 2009 Golf 118TSI with DSG from an original owner. This car has had major engine trouble and DSG issues fixed under warranty in the last few years. It also qualifies for the recall program currently underway, so I am told. My questions are as follows:

1. Does the recall program eligibility change between car owners?
2. Should any fixes make the car more reliable for the longer term, or will there be a chance of expensive out of warranty fixes (directly stemming from the well known issues)?
3. Do the fixes carry a warranty?
4. Should I avoid this model/year altogether?

Thanks!

yeah, just because a family member is selling something isnt enough reason to buy it. do u even want the car?

^x2

From everyone I know who owns/has owned the 118 DSG; they tend to say "steer clear" of the car. I would hate the uncertainty that comes with buying the car...If you genuinely want the car then by all means do it - if it's just to help a family member out then you should get the car you want; nothing worse than buying it, only to regret the purchase 6 months down the track.

[Finance_Analyst]

Thanks for the replies guys. I'm not sure how I'd be able to get a VW specialist to check it out unless I pay them to come and check it out.

I might do some research myself on known issues and see if I can sus it out myself.

As of today though there are HEAPS of MK6 GTI's on the market! Maybe everyone's gettinf ready to upgrade to the MK7 haha.

Also another question; would you guys wait til the MK7 lands before buying a GTI or get them now while they're in EOFY sales etc. For some reason I don't see the price of the MK6's dropping that much or at all.

Cheers,
Damian

You can't expect a VW specialist to look it over in full without paying them. They are in business too and are not charities. Pay then the couple of hundred bucks to look it over. I just bought a investment property and paid nearly a grand for a building and pest inspection. No difference with a car either. You want piece of mind and insurance, you pay for it mate

[damianzmd]

Yeah, money is not the issue for getting the mechanic to go over it. I'm happy to pay an extra $1000 to make sure it's perfect. It's more so the fact that its a used dealer, and getting a VW specialist to come down and check it out might be hard - or getting the car to a specialist!

Also, I am looking at another car that has warranty until June 2014. Would you guys recommend getting the car checked out by a specialist in this case?

[brad]

Family member is selling it, and I know it has been treated well.

Some of the worst cars I've ever bought have come from family members that treated their cars well. Paid a fair price & you just have to suck it up when it goes pear-shaped.

It would have to be mega-cheap to make it worthwhile.

[mudgee]

May 2011 GTI

Hi Guys,
I've just started looking around for a MKVI GTI and a family friend found out and has said he is looking to sell his.
It's a May 2011 Manual 5 door with approx 25,000 kms. I know the car has been pretty well looked after and he as just put some new Pirelli p7 tyres.

What I am wanting to know is what do you guys think it's worth?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Mudgee

[Lucas_R]

Hey buddy - the question of "what its worth" will vary somewhat depending on any options it has fitted. You could be anywhere from say $28-32k for one with no options or only lightly optioned, up to mid 30's for a heavily optioned one.

Im talking about things like.....

- Sat Nav
- Leather seats
- Sunroof
- 18inch Detroit rims
- Reverse camera
- Xenon headlights
- Bluetooth / Media Interface for music

See here for an example of a GTi with a few mods and similar km's to the one you are looking at: http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...eel-85227.html