MKV Golf GTI Buyers Guide ?

[DazGTR]

Hi All,

Is anyone able to point me the direction of a good MkV Golf GTI buyers guide ?

I've currrently got my Skyline up for sale in the classifieds as I've decided after 5 years it's time for a change of car - as the Skyline gets barely any use.

I've been trawling the net but all I've managed to find so far are on-line magazine reviews and no useful buying guide.

I keep checking back at the GolfGTIForums - but they seem to have been down most of this week, so not sure if there is anything useful on there.

Any advice greatfully received.

Cheers,
Daz

[Juicetin1]

Yes, look on Parkers website www.parkers.co.uk and navigate through to the Golf GTI section, on there you will find a 4-5 page buyers guide thats pretty good, its got all the specs on there too, i found it useful anyway when buying mine!

[DazGTR]

Thanks for that link - some very useful information on there.

Cheers,
Daz

[Targarama]

Nothing much goes wrong with them.

- Check the electrics, check the leather seats for wear/damage (drivers' especially).
- Check it has been serviced regularly (turbo engine likes fresh oil).
- If a 3 door check the fit of the door - factory had problems getting the fit & finish right on 3 doors.
- 18" wheels are pretty, but corrode/can be a b1tch to repair if scraper.
- Paint attracts stoneships easily - so you should be able to spot a motorway car.
- Oh, and the welds halfway along the upper half of the door inside bit is normal. Not a cut 'n shut.

Lots for sale, so take your pick of the best.

[Gazzab]

Saw a 3 door GTi the other day with the lower part of the passenger door slightly proud by a couple of mm. Is this quite common then?

[Targarama]

Gazzab said:

Saw a 3 door GTi the other day with the lower part of the passenger door slightly proud by a couple of mm. Is this quite common then?

I thought it was just the upper edge, I'd ask on the various Golf forums as they're the experts - ours is a 5 door.