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

[masternewb]

I've been looking for a MK6 90 tsi and came across a MY12 one with very low kms (7000 to be exact). going and viewing it, it all appears to be in order, drove it and drives fine.

the owner spends about half the year overseas hence the low kms, but he has also missed the annual service. it has so far only been in once to the dealership for the 1000km service, and had a oil change but not done at a dealership.

looking under the carpet i found a recall sticker for 37G7 which was related to a software upgrade to correct an issue with the DSG if it has been sitting around for too long.

My main concern lies around the DQ200 gearbox. Looking around i see that the major recall last year was related to the synthetic oil used in the box, but only affected cars upto MY11. Are my concerns unfounded since the car is a MY12?

Reading the forums, I see that people who had their clutch packs replaced and issues with false neutrals mostly had the earlier model year cars.

[Vexrz]

Hey all, was looking at a mk6 gti for sale which has a scrape/scratch on the rear passenger side panel, Was wondering how much it would possibly cost to fix this, and what would be involved in that process (i.e resprays).

The colour of the car is carbon steel gray.

Picture of the damage: imgur: the simple image sharer

Thanks.

[sVWatt]

MY12 Mk 6 candy white, leather, DSG, sunroof, rns510 satnav and reverse camera - all standard fit. 26000 on clock. Just paid for 30k service at dealer. 2 years young. I think $34k is realistic. Selling in January to get A3.

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All these people speccing there Golfs up with with ridiculously expensive VW options such as Xenons satnav etc etc will be in for the biggest shock come resale time.

I consider the Golf GTi good value at 40-44k not 55k which is easy to do!

As a guide I'd like to think I could get 38k for my MY11 Tornado Red MKVI GTi 5 door with dsg, mdi, 18" detroits and only 3800kms.

[brad]

Hey all, was looking at a mk6 gti for sale which has a scrape/scratch on the rear passenger side panel, Was wondering how much it would possibly cost to fix this, and what would be involved in that process (i.e resprays).

The colour of the car is carbon steel gray.

Picture of the damage: imgur: the simple image sharer

Thanks.

I had a similar pole scratch on my silver Liberty about 10 years back & it was $1500 cash. They have to blend it in to all the surrounding panels. The painter came recommended by several others but it never looked quite "factory".

I'd want a huge discount to buy a car with a scratch like that.

[AdamD]

MY12 Mk 6 candy white, leather, DSG, sunroof, rns510 satnav and reverse camera - all standard fit. 26000 on clock. Just paid for 30k service at dealer. 2 years young. I think $34k is realistic. Selling in January to get A3.

I recently sold my Tornado Red MY10 (March 2010 build) with DSG, leather, sunroof, RNS-510, reversing camera and Dynaudio (along with a few accessories - 18" Omanyt rims, Golf R LED tails, APR stage 1 etc), for just under $30k. It had done 31,500km.

[B0nes]

Considering a golf 118 TSI

Guys I'm wanting to buy a used mk6 golf 118 tsi but have been put off by all the problems that seem to be associated with this car,is it a lottery when it comes to buying? I really want the quality vw bring but don't want to have to put up with problems just like everyone else.
Are their any other cars anyone could recommend anything at all really?
It's going to be my daily driver,looking for a hatch or similar,between 10,000-$20,000.

[Dutch77]

GTIs will be high mileage at $20k, but if you do a decent drive the 103TDIs are reliable and are also mated to the much more reliable 6spd DSG and drive nicely to boot.

[B0nes]

GTIs will be high mileage at $20k, but if you do a decent drive the 103TDIs are reliable and are also mated to the much more reliable 6spd DSG and drive nicely to boot.

Tx I'll check them out so many over inflated priced cars in sydney though��

[mr gee]

The mk 6 118tsi was plagued with a few developmental issues and hopefully would have been sorted out.

Supercharger clutch
pistons
7 spd DSG clutch pack and mechatronics

experienced some of them but VW was good in fixing my problems. When good, the car is a joy to use. So much so, I bought a 118TSI beetle to replace the golf when it's time was due.

Just make sure all the TSB/campaigns are carried out on the car

[B0nes]

Just make sure all the TSB/campaigns are carried out on the car[/QUOTE]

You mean make sure someone checks it over first?

[Lucas_R]

I wouldnt touch a 118TSI, you are asking for trouble. You might get lucky, but chances are pretty slim. Go for a 90TSI (great little engine and much more reliable) and with the cash you save, get it remapped (which takes it up to 110kw so basically the same as the 118TSI) and a set of mags to make it look better.

Otherwise get a 103TDI diesel.

[Finance_Analyst]

[QUOTE=nat225;1093215]I am willing to bet with my big HUG against all your heavily geared 4 Brisbane rental properties + your tracktor Range Rover Evoque that you would not say a word or even a letter like that prior to the sale of your GTI [QUOTE=nat225;1093215]

That may be, but now with the Mk7 well and truely established in the marketplace and the Mk6 deemed to be getting long in the tooth (a bit like the old man in me which is now in a comfortable prestige diesel soccer mum SUV as oppose to a fully sic hot hatch), I cannot see these cars fetching more than $30k even for the best ones, provided they want a reasonably quick and easy sale and not wait for months....

Love the dogmatic views on all things Vw and Audi too haha But each to their own. I am over 30 now and prefer the comfort and economy of my diesel SUV, not to mention the high driving position

[nat225]

[QUOTE=Finance_Analyst;1101672][QUOTE=nat225;1093215]I am willing to bet with my big HUG against all your heavily geared 4 Brisbane rental properties + your tracktor Range Rover Evoque that you would not say a word or even a letter like that prior to the sale of your GTI

That may be, but now with the Mk7 well and truely established in the marketplace and the Mk6 deemed to be getting long in the tooth (a bit like the old man in me which is now in a comfortable prestige diesel soccer mum SUV as oppose to a fully sic hot hatch), I cannot see these cars fetching more than $30k even for the best ones, provided they want a reasonably quick and easy sale and not wait for months....

Love the dogmatic views on all things Vw and Audi too haha But each to their own. I am over 30 now and prefer the comfort and economy of my diesel SUV, not to mention the high driving position

what a load of self denial.

I have only seen one driver spinning out 180 degrees in a Scirocco R during a VW Driving Experience day with an instructor in the passenger side and that was you You must have done seriously bad driving to do that!

may be that's why you are now scared of driving anything rather fast.

[B0nes]

I wouldnt touch a 118TSI, you are asking for trouble. You might get lucky, but chances are pretty slim. Go for a 90TSI (great little engine and much more reliable) and with the cash you save, get it remapped (which takes it up to 110kw so basically the same as the 118TSI) and a set of mags to make it look better.

Otherwise get a 103TDI diesel.

Thanks for that a lemon is the last thing I need right now

[Captain Courteous]

I wouldnt touch a 118TSI, you are asking for trouble. You might get lucky, but chances are pretty slim. Go for a 90TSI (great little engine and much more reliable) and with the cash you save, get it remapped (which takes it up to 110kw so basically the same as the 118TSI) and a set of mags to make it look better.

Otherwise get a 103TDI diesel.

100% agree. Read far too many things that put me off the 118, so went for the 90 in manual. Saved coin and zero issues to date.