Hi Guys

After driving old Benz's for most of my driving life I'm thinking of downsizing a little and buying a golf.

I went and test drove this today

2001, VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, Melbourne, Dealer Used, $7,999 at carsguide.com.au

and I'm pretty tempted.

$9,500 including roadworthy and detail and RACV inspection and whatnot.

Seems $2-3k under the Redbook value. Anything to look out for? Any warning signs?

Not looking for a long term investment, only about two years and I'll trade it in again. That said, I don't want to buying a bunch of problems, either.


First post, thanks for your help.