Matty_Gti Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 hi guys, basically i am in the market for a decent gti but is there anything i should be aware of when going to look at/ test drive them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ID modds Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Nothing stands out with problems with the gti apart from the timing belt tensioners failling after that just look for all the things you would with ever other car.Good luck hope you find a good 1 style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliveski Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 When I was looking 2 out of 3 GTI's I saw had poor accident repair work but were hpi clear. You really need to spend a lot of time checking the body work over and having a good look and feel around.Rear spoiler light can get water into it and stop working. Paint on rear boot handle can flake (don't let that put you off). Check the Xenons and washers work. 2 keys and the immobiliser codes would be useful. A Tip: The black casing for the Xenon Lights has a yellow sticker on it with a date of manufacture - ask questions if the date is after the car was first registered (note: the date can be different one side to the other) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clouseau Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 wow at you finding 3 gti to look over. i waited ages for 1 to turn up for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 wow at you finding 3 gti to look over. i waited ages for 1 to turn up for sale.Mines for sale..... check out the for sale section!! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":shades:" border="0" alt="shades.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vworks41 Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Yep as someones already said cheek for crap repair work. The alloy panals can be expensive so make sure it's top notch A1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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