Mk5 Golf Gti buying help
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Hi all,
Currently looking to get a Mk5 Golf Gti, saw one the weekend and it looked all ok. No rust around the arches or the boot area. Full service history with 10k intervals baring a 2 year gap 40-50k due to them only doing 10k miles in that time.
The cam belt has been done although all it says on the receipt is cam belt kit. Anyone know if that would include the tensioner? No receipt for a water pump so I take that hasn't been done at the same time. It's on 88k and the last change was at 45k.
It drives well, no knocks that I can hear or anything untoward however I'm concerned about the water pump and tensioners. Would they last say another 20k until I can get it done again or would it be best to do it straight away?
The only history it has is the service book and cam belt receipt but looks good, drives good. People's opinions on if they would go for it? Also is there anything I should definitely check for when I go for another look?
Currently looking to get a Mk5 Golf Gti, saw one the weekend and it looked all ok. No rust around the arches or the boot area. Full service history with 10k intervals baring a 2 year gap 40-50k due to them only doing 10k miles in that time.
The cam belt has been done although all it says on the receipt is cam belt kit. Anyone know if that would include the tensioner? No receipt for a water pump so I take that hasn't been done at the same time. It's on 88k and the last change was at 45k.
It drives well, no knocks that I can hear or anything untoward however I'm concerned about the water pump and tensioners. Would they last say another 20k until I can get it done again or would it be best to do it straight away?
The only history it has is the service book and cam belt receipt but looks good, drives good. People's opinions on if they would go for it? Also is there anything I should definitely check for when I go for another look?
The car sold unfortunately so keeping my eyes open for now. Thanks for all the information so far. Unfortunately I don't have a code reader, would the Abs fault code throw a check light or is it a hidden code that can only be viewed once the reader is plugged in?
Currently working from a collective of information on buying guides etc on things to check for.
A side note, are the tartan cloth seats comfy? I'd like leather for the heated seats however all of them look knackered and stretched which ruins it a bit for me. Also are the Xenons a must have or will some Philips xtreme bulbs do the trick for halogens?
Currently working from a collective of information on buying guides etc on things to check for.
A side note, are the tartan cloth seats comfy? I'd like leather for the heated seats however all of them look knackered and stretched which ruins it a bit for me. Also are the Xenons a must have or will some Philips xtreme bulbs do the trick for halogens?
Thanks for all the feedback again. Im only interested in a manual so the DSG and it's problems don't really concern me. Im going to head over to the Mk5 gti forum and have a look for cars on there as well along with buying advice. Going to look at one this weekend at a dealers just to see what it's like with tartan seats and 17 inch wheels.
Is there any easy way to identify Xenons from pictures? I take it there won't be a Headlight adjustment near the headlight switch and they should be fitted with Headlight washers?
I take it the leather seats all come with heated? I always look out for the switches anyway. Finding one with Xenons and heated leather for a fair price is hard work!
Is there any easy way to identify Xenons from pictures? I take it there won't be a Headlight adjustment near the headlight switch and they should be fitted with Headlight washers?
I take it the leather seats all come with heated? I always look out for the switches anyway. Finding one with Xenons and heated leather for a fair price is hard work!
Belle427 said:
I actually prefer the tartan cloth.
I know its frowned upon in the pistonheads community but would you consider fitting a hid conversion kit if it has projector style headlights?
I prefer the looks of the tartan, the leather looks a bit characterless. Going to look at one with cloth this weekend so that will make my mind up. Heated cloth would be the ultimate goal I know its frowned upon in the pistonheads community but would you consider fitting a hid conversion kit if it has projector style headlights?
The problem with the leather is that it stretches badly and is sticky and uncomfortable in the summer as well which sucks. It's annoying though as any car with Xenons always has leather specd. I wouldn't retro fit HIDS they always end up looking worse because people never do them properly. They need projector lenses to be worthwhile. Also you don't have self leveling and washers alot of the time. As Jay said just get a car with factory fitted.
Edited by anonymous-user on Friday 10th March 10:21
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