mkl22 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Hi new here, looking to buy a GTIIt's got 156k miles on it, Y reg, is that gunna die soon?FSH up to and around 130k and then started again at 147k ishtwo timing belts or chains, alternator belt/chain is being replaced tooBefore i think about buying it, is it gunna die on me as soon as i drive it?I drove it down the road and felt smooth and steady, just like a brand new car!Maybe it's because i've gone from a corsa, to this?Any help would be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Got a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 has it had a clutch? like at all during its life? 150k on a factory clutch is alot unless there motorway miles. and if it is a factory clutch leave some money aside just in caseand is everything working on it as it should? (Lights, brakes feel + sound ok? no warning lamps etc?)and what type is it? 5 speed or 6 speed? What other history is with it, or is that it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blister Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 my lupo has 120k on it and its fine i think :Sa friend of mine has owned a merc sprinter van from new and it has covered over 500k with the original clutch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 ive been told most clutch plates are designed to last around 100k, my mates just picked up a polo GTI with 120k and the clutch was slipping. seems like the right time ish. Van clutches are different, they don't have the springs in the friction plate and the Clutch plate is not the diaphram type like you find on cars. well, i was told Commercial vehicles were like this anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkl22 Posted April 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 5 speed, and not sure about clutch!Going to check later, also, how comes i can't sell in the car sale bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeA Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 press classifieds at the top of the page, sell in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatelError89 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Commercial vehicles still have springs in the friction plate and the clutch plate has a diaphram pretty much the same as a car clutch but a better build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blister Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 engines are engines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy'dup Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 165,000 miles On original standard hydraulic clutch in a GTI, still feels/works perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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