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02 plate, what price would you put on it from the advert?

I've not looked at it in the flesh yet, but might go tomorrow...

Thanks in advance

 

Alright Grandad Stu

 

I wouldn't go near it but I think he'll get most of his money back.

 

I cant get a 500bhp cossie for the job I do, I'd be filling up daily!

And No, I dont want BMW filth!

 

top cars for the money...i have a bora at that mlg id check the rear bushes and the front wishbone bushes as they will either have been done or ready for them....backs easy and the front is hard work!!

 

I think you will get better cars for your money.

You been on uk-mkivs? Or E38?

 

Whats your budget mate?

 

If you can stretch to about Ł5k this is a VERY nice car.

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/248125.aspx

 

I agree they are cracking cars but not that one buy a proper one. 130 is better as they don't eat the box's like the 150's and still go really well. I'd be wary of: a. 5 owners - Up to 3 for a car this age and b. no mention of history. I'd want mostly vw with a couple of others at the end of the book. Also, I think the seller goes into too much detail about the pedal wear Vs mileage etc...I reckon she's been clocked to death! Call vw and give the reg and ask for a history check nationally. I wouldn't be surprised if they tell you they last saw it in 05 for is 130k service. I've bought an sold loads of these and this one has grannies hunt dirty mother written all over it.

*My opinion if its not I'll eat my hat on telly

 

Depends what he wants for it Stu..........

If you tried him at Ł2500 and he said yes then sound fella....

But he is living the dream if he wants to see near the Ł3900 he paid for it.....

And as for the line....

"I HAVE JUST BOUGHT THIS GOLF GT TDI 2 WEEKS AGO TO TIDY UP AND USE FOR THE SUMMER.I HAD AN OVERDRAFT ON MY CARD AND NOW HAVE JUST LOST MY JOB BOLL**KS,SO IVE GOT TO SELL IT"

Quickly followed by this one


" I PAID 3,900.POUND CASH FOR THIS CAR 2 WEEKS AGO,I DONT MIND LOOSING SOME BUT I RATHER LEAVE IT ON THE DRIVE THAN SELL FOR NOTHING"

I would say he is full of shit about the Job loss..........

 

i got a 150pd last year, always liked them, mine is an 02, 67k, recent big service & belt, i gave 5k for it, not the cheapest but i knew the car.

 

as no history hpi it if you win it when your with the car if you have internet on your phone go to the mot info database online and look up the details, it will show you the old mots from 2006 so might help on the mileage side of things

 

Thanks for the replies fellas, I spoke to him and he wants about 3.7k for it, a bit less if he doesnt change the 2 front tyres.

That one someone posted for 5k, is already sold.

5k is out of budget really, so if anyone can find me one for say 4k, I'll be more than happy to listen

Thanks again, oh and Tiff, I'll sort them round things out for you this weekend, and you dont need an SD card for the other one, I've got some

 

Just text him asking for the full reg, so will get the PF detectives on the case when I hear back

 

diesels do hold there money, but heres my view, there a hell of a lot more costly to repair and diesel costs more.

my wife has got a 01 1.8 gti turbo, craking cars quite nippy, on board pooter will easy show 30 odd mpg or 25 round town. plus you can get some good chatter with a cone filter etc or chip to 200 easily enough. diesels are great but its more of a market trend than better for you.

plus petrol turbos are cheaper so you get a newer car for your money

 

What?

I tend to say steer clear of the 150's as they tend to seize the camshafts. Not a cheap repair. I reckon the bodykit is there to draw your eyes from other problems too.

 

Well, he's out at the moment, and he cant remember the reg, hairy muff...

 

Now 2.8k!

 

Cheers Stu

 

Just had a reply

SW02 VVL

 

Anyone know of any free checks I can do, Ive done a free 'stolen' one and thats clear.

The RAC one isnt free anymore...

 

looks quite nice

Engine cover missing and badges on boot are wrong for a 150 although i know some dubs do vary with having the correct badges

writes like a mongo in the addy lol

 

if your really interested in the car get a proper check done on the car.atleast you will ave peice of mind and some gaurentee if the car is on the register.
and still worth goingto check the car out.just because they are hpi clear doesnt mean there all good

 

i've known loads of people with 150 pd's & none of them have ever had a cam problem, only thing i have seen in the last few years is friend of a friend had a cam replaced as it was worn, car had done 170k, can't complain at that
the 130 is often the better buy as there seems to be more about, cheaper, & when remapped the power difference is not massive, i've done a few turbos recently for 130's with the 150 compressor end to give them a bit more.

 

Deffo get a proper check done because.....

on scottishvag a guy has a 150 tdi for sale showing 88k he bought it then one the exact same turned up for sale with the full anni kit in the same colour so bought that and put up for sale the original one NOW

Another member knew the car and stated the millage is not correct and can prove it turns out the car has covered 158k not 88k

The guy selling is gutted as all his paperwork tally'd up that he got with the car

car is mint and the interior...leather looks like new still so very easy to be shafted

 

Yeh you can never be too careful..

Thanks for the replies, might go have a look at it at some point, and then consider doing the full HPI check ..

 

a lot of the tdis are high on the miles, also these can be clocked in seconds so that doesnt help much

 

A lot of garages are still asking well over Ł4k for these.....personally, if I was spending that, I would want a 3 door, they look so much better.

 

True, and they were cheaper new!

However, its whats available and close thats more important IMO, its not going to be a 'toy', just a works car thats economical.

Might have to pop to Stu at some point tho

Going to go view it at 3pm, as he is only a few miles away

 

Went and had a look at it...

What a shocker!! LOL

Can see this is going to be a fun search to find the right one!