Help me find a GTI!

[noone]

Hi Forumers,

I'm on the lookout for a GTI, but really not sure about how much spare $$$ i'm going to have over $18000 as I'm in the midst of buying a property.

I'm trying to sell my RS Impreza and find it very slowwwwww...
Anyone want to swap? http://www.carpoint.com.au/used-car/SUBARU/IMPREZA/New%20South%20Wales/csn6710595.aspx?postcode=2065&distance=10 :banana:

A big thank you to all the regular posters and helpfull members, I've been reading through so many of the threads (think I've got about 10K worth of Mods lined up, now I just need to win the lottery).

If anyone see's a GTI going cheap, is selling theirs (largely unmodded as I won't be able to spend the $$$ to pay the deserved asking price) or something similar, can you please post it here.

I'm in Sydney, FYI so it would be interesting to see how cheap they are going in other cities / states, but wouldn't be much good to me.

Not fussed about the colour Particularly, think all the variety's suit.

I've stopped test driving the GTI's until I sell mine as it makes me want to drop my price to get into one sooner...

Be patient... Be calm... The turbo can wait....

Cheers

[anarchycamp]

Theres one on ebay with a starting price of 15k

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?p=284524

[noone]

Yeah I saw that one, it sold for $17 something and is now re-listed.

Think that there is something wrong with it, I asked if I could take it to my Mechanic and didn't get a response.

[anarchycamp]

ah ok...yeah probably worth steering clear of then...alarm bells and all that :)

One of my clients is Volkswagen Financial Services and they sell off batches of second hand cars...i'll keep an eye out, theres probably another batch coming up soon.

[mikepologti]

allthough its tempting , i would stay clear of ebay for buying cars ive had many near misses and i vow never to deal with them again.the exception of course would be to bring along a mechanic like you said you did.the cheepest ive scene was 20000 and that was from someone on the forum.

[Petrina Polo]

Hi,

I reckon you could pick one up with about 30,000km for $18-$20k..

But I would seriously wait for one with leather interior.. they are just beautiful.. Im not a fan of the stock interiors "kilt" trim.. Makes me wanna wear a kilt to work.. or a flanalette shirt..

[mikepologti]

Hi,

I reckon you could pick one up with about 30,000km for $18-$20k..

But I would seriously wait for one with leather interior.. they are just beautiful.. Im not a fan of the stock interiors "kilt" trim.. Makes me wanna wear a kilt to work.. or a flanalette shirt..

i know how you feel ,is the only thing i regret about my purchace. the test drive started shaky i took one look at the "table cloth" interior, and almost backed out of the buy.then i got in and took it for a spin, wellll.....you know how the rest of the story goes.lol the test car i drove was chipped :biggrin:

[Petrina Polo]

I say its better to wait and get the right car...

I have the leather interior and it makes the car look much more expensive..

Also the chip is almost a must so maybe look for one already chipped and save a few bob that way..

[Small_Fryz]

I also have leather and it was really worth the purchase IMO, especially because i was looking to keep the car for a good few years i thought it would be a good purchase. Extremely comfortable and tight grippin seats they are too. and with the red stitchin! very nice.

Considering i got a brand new with leather for 29150 drive away no more to pay etc, then ~20,000 should get you a pretty new one.

[Markybhoy]

.. Im not a fan of the stock interiors "kilt" trim.. Makes me wanna wear a kilt to work.. or a flanalette shirt..

I quite like the Retro styled 'tartan' seats, but then, I am a Scot! :biggrin:

[noone]

I'm yet to get inside a Leather one...

Really like the idea of buying your Petrina, but just don't think I can manage the stretch....

Well, first things first, gotta put down the 5% on the apartment this afternoon (about the same cash, but with no turbo spool).

[Sharkie]

Problem with leather is that it starts to age rapidly and after 3 years the interior with leather will look "old" compared to the cloth.

I've had many cars with leather and it is always the case no matter how you treat the leather. AND VW's not renowned for using the best leather out there, best leather actually to be found in .... a Honda ....

Also the leather on a Polo is seat fronts only. The back is fake leather. Not worth the $2K IMO. I looked at it long and hard and gave it a miss.

[Matt P]

id be weary of anything sub 18k

when i was buying (12 months or so ago) i managed to snaffle a car down to 19k (then i found out it was a repairable writeoff). Anyone with an even half decent car was 21-22k or more. I bought a new one instead.

I'll be selling mine with ~40k on the clock for ~$18k in about 10 months. No mods (keep in mind a lot of the guys with chips are having clutch problems very early on).

[Sharkie]

No mods (keep in mind a lot of the guys with chips are having clutch problems very early on).

As Guy said to me last week (very true) "... a little bit of mechanical sympathy goes a long way ...."

I've had mine for 3 years and its been chipped since day 2 and have not needed a new clutch yet. A chip alone will not break a GTI, so buy 1 with confidence if its been chipped. Rather make sure its not been abused by its previous owner.

[mikepologti]

Problem with leather is that it starts to age rapidly and after 3 years the interior with leather will look "old" compared to the cloth.

I've had many cars with leather and it is always the case no matter how you treat the leather. AND VW's not renowned for using the best leather out there, best leather actually to be found in .... a Honda ....

Also the leather on a Polo is seat fronts only. The back is fake leather. Not worth the $2K IMO. I looked at it long and hard and gave it a miss.

all of a sudden i feel better about getting "table cloth" seats. wow only real leather on the front?........sounds like a scam for 2g. glad i didnt get em now.

[SidGTi]

Don't forget though the leather option includes heated front seats also. But yeah I had no idea the back seats weren't leather either!

[Sharkie]

Don't forget though the leather option includes heated front seats also. But yeah I had no idea the back seats weren't leather either!

Don't confuse back seats and seat backs, guys. The front part of the seats, both front seats and back seats are leather. The back part (and sides) of the front seats are fake leather.

[drnick]

It is also a $2490 option for leather. :)

Having come from a Forester XT Lux with leather, I would not go it again quickly if you car spends time outside during the day. Why? On hot days when you jump in to drive you stick to the seat. I would rather a sunroof (which is what I opted for), but, hey that is a whole other can of worms!! ;)

S

[Petrina Polo]

As to the lifespan of the leather im unsure... mine get the leather treatement every 2-3 months and I also have a slip on cover over the drivers seat which is most commonly used to protect it.. Other seats are rarely used so i leave them naked.

Ill post a photo of my leather interior and if someone can post the table top interior... its apples and oranges.. makes the car in my opinion... just gotta care for them more..

[drnick]

I would be worried about running non side airbag seat covers tho. They are not designed to breakaway when the airbags deploy.

S

[quakk]

It is also a $2490 option for leather. :)

Having come from a Forester XT Lux with leather, I would not go it again quickly if you car spends time outside during the day. Why? On hot days when you jump in to drive you stick to the seat. I would rather a sunroof (which is what I opted for), but, hey that is a whole other can of worms!! ;)

S

ive had leather in 2 seperate cars..
and the only benefit of leather seats is that they are easier to clean. (assuming you have dark coloured leather).

They look older than cloth after a couple of years (especially the drivers seat)... are way too hot during sunny days (burning hot!), and way too cold during winter..

been lurking for a gti as well.. g'luck!

[mozzzy_2000]

If you ask me I think the leather interior looks 1000x better than the very naff 'interlagos' tarten fabric. Honestly makes the car look far more classy and makes the extra cost worth it. The dark colour also contrasts off my red duco so much better than the cloth trim. I dare say the dark leather would also look hot in the silver & white cars as well.
Leather is also much cooler in summer than most people think and the heated seats in winter are an utter joy. Get quality window tint and always use a front wind screen sun visor and that should help to prolong the leather. Anyway thats my 2c.

[Matt P]

As Guy said to me last week (very true) "... a little bit of mechanical sympathy goes a long way ...."

I've had mine for 3 years and its been chipped since day 2 and have not needed a new clutch yet. A chip alone will not break a GTI, so buy 1 with confidence if its been chipped. Rather make sure its not been abused by its previous owner.

thats probably a better way to put what i was thinking.

When i was car searching, i came across 2 chipped cars. Both owners were cautious about me driving the car but took me for a spin themselves (which at that stage i was happy with, id rather see how someone else drives their car first). Both guys driving styles warned me off straight away. One guy made me have to supress some laughter actually, he looked like he was holding on for grim death in the drivers seat haha.

[Spec83]

thats probably a better way to put what i was thinking.

When i was car searching, i came across 2 chipped cars. Both owners were cautious about me driving the car but took me for a spin themselves (which at that stage i was happy with, id rather see how someone else drives their car first). Both guys driving styles warned me off straight away. One guy made me have to supress some laughter actually, he looked like he was holding on for grim death in the drivers seat haha.


I imagined I looked like this when I drove my mates ~260rwkW Series 3 rx-7 for the first time :)