Is this a genuine Golf 150?

[Andy Gardiner]

Just seen the attached link on Ebay. I'm no expert, but is this a genuine 150? Going by he badging, I was under the impression the 150 would have red GTi or TDi, not just the i.

The mileage would appear exceptional for the price.

I live in the south, and am wondering if it's worth the journey, or am I looking at something that's too good to be true etc.

Does anyone know this garage?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-GTTDI-150-BHP-2003-0...

Thanks.

[MElliottUK]

its got the wood round the radio and gear stick which is 150ps spec i think,

best ask for the engine code to be sure

[Hub]

They were badged GTi with a red i, the same as the 1.8T GTis, so it does look legit.

[missing the VR6]

Would HPI not tell you what you need or a call to a local dealer might provide some answers.

[phumy]

The engine code will be ARL....thats the only true 150BHP all others will be chipped

[phumy]

I would be very wary of that one with such a low milage, from a dealer as the price should be higher..

[themike888]

phumy said:

The engine code will be ARL....thats the only true 150BHP all others will be chipped

+1

[sider]

If you want assurance of a good car - then try this one!

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1416091.htm

This is a mate of mine and it's in pristine condition!

(Apologies for the shameless plug there but this car deserves to go to someone who will look after it!)

[plg101]

sider said:

If you want assurance of a good car - then try this one!

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1416091.htm

This is a mate of mine and it's in pristine condition!

(Apologies for the shameless plug there but this car deserves to go to someone who will look after it!)

Nice car, but *beige*?

[Andy Gardiner]

Thanks for the advert, your right it is a shameless plug!!!!!

However, the car is too far from me and over budget, Im not sure about the colour.

[sider]

plg101 said:

sider said:

If you want assurance of a good car - then try this one!

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1416091.htm

This is a mate of mine and it's in pristine condition!

(Apologies for the shameless plug there but this car deserves to go to someone who will look after it!)

Nice car, but *beige*?

hahaha - you know - i know so many people at the moment in the market for a cheap but decent diesel and i've mentioned this and all have been interested until i've told them the colour!

[sider]

Andy Gardiner said:

Thanks for the advert, your right it is a shameless plug!!!!!

However, the car is too far from me and over budget, Im not sure about the colour.

No worries.

It sold today actually as it happens.

I thought my mate had it up too high but looking in the local autotrader mag whilst the Mrs was shopping earlier, and it seemed a decent price. There were X reg's up - a lot less miles though - for £4800 ish.

[nickpan]

Andy Gardiner said:

Just seen the attached link on Ebay. I'm no expert, but is this a genuine 150? Going by he badging, I was under the impression the 150 would have red GTi or TDi, not just the i.

The mileage would appear exceptional for the price.

I live in the south, and am wondering if it's worth the journey, or am I looking at something that's too good to be true etc.

Does anyone know this garage?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-GTTDI-150-BHP-2003-0...

Thanks.

150 - its got the 6-speed box.

[Deerfoot]

nickpan said:

150 - its got the 6-speed box.

As did the 130bhp Golf my mate had, oh and the 115bhp Bora TDI he owned before that.

[steebo888]

themike888 said:

phumy said:

The engine code will be ARL....thats the only true 150BHP all others will be chipped

+1

yep arl on the engine code and HPI check. Had one of these for 18 months, great car

[drybeer]

The front lower lip spoiler was subtly different on the 150(deeper with biger vents) than the 130 version.

This one looks like the 130 front lip in the photos, although I agree it's not easy to see with the angle he's taken them at.

[phumy]

The engine code is the only way to guarantee its a genuine 150 and that's ARL, dont trust anything else...

[Seez]

I would stick to checking the engine code also and it should tie in with a kw rating of 110 ish which will be on the sticker in the boot and in the service book.

[V]

nickpan said:

150 - its got the 6-speed box.

Thats not the corect way to tell apart a 150. The 115PD and 130PD were 6-speed.

Edited by V on Sunday 21st February 16:48

[Tame Technician]

All this crap about different colour badges and restyled grills etc, is no way to tell, anyone can swap those components from a brakers.

The two correct ways to tell (as stated above) are from the engine code, provided you know what the engine code should be for that car. Or more simplisticly the kW rating on the data sticker, either on the body in the boot, inside the service book or on one or more of the vin stickers.

96kW = 130 bhp
103kW = 140 bhp
110kW = 150 bhp
125kW = 170 bhp