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    GTI Advice!

    Hi guys, am looking into a GTI and came across one on carsales (from a dealer).
    I went to view it in person and all looked good. one thing thats putting me off is that its been advertised for about 3 weeks and hasn't sold..
    It also has a Blow off valve which is putting me off because i have been told they shouldn't be fitted to a Mk4 due to running rich etc.. does anyone have some good advice into this GTI?

    Let me know if you've seen the ad before or in person:

    2000 Volkswagen Golf 4th Gen GTi

    Ps - Is it ok to buy from a dealer? (Auburn)

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    also trip computer read 13L/100Km.. either BOV causing issues or previous owner thrashing?

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    I'd be cautious about the mileage, if it doesn't have log book/service history to prove its low mileage, walk away.
    13L/100Km definitely wrong, my Mk4 GTI was chipped, ran 18" wider wheels it was about 11L suburb drive.

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    I wouldn't worry about it sitting around for 3 weeks. It's a 14 year old European car so demand won't be huge.

    Fuel consumption will be rubbish because of short test drives & idling on the forecourt.

    If your preliminary inspections show s the car to appear OK then get an independant inspection done - either by Sydney Roads or a VW specialist.

    Buying from a dealer? Your title is guaranteed & it shouldn't be encumbered & (maybe?) there's a small warranty. You'll pay more for the privelige (there will be about $2k margin at his asking price) but you should have room for negotiation as well.
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    The DV is $50 to remove, not a great move blowing off but not the end of the world. Consumption reading varies massively. Only way to check that, is zero and then monitor.

    My first impression is that it looks pretty tidy.

    Lowish KM but I personally like to buy higher mileage cars.

    If the history holds up and it passes an inspection, spend the money.

    Might be in a Polo which is a fair bit more modern for not a lot extra???

    Gavin

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    That is Properly cheap.

    Quite low k's, I haven't heard if a DV affecting air fuel ratio's. The stock DV is no good at higher psi. I had to temporarily put on the stock DV and it made a terrible noise when letting off at 16psi.

    Dont let a few mods put you off, a DV is just about the easiest thing to install/remove. I wish I got my gti that cheap.

    Dealers are shifty, but As lonv as you can get up the car history, make sure it hasn't been stacked etc you should be fine.

    Try find out if the timing belt has been done recently. You'll be due for a new one most likely soon and mechanics like to charge around $600 to do that... That's if you aren't up to tackling it yourself.

    Go look at the car and a few things to have a look at are.

    The coolant flange that comes out the right side of the head, check if it has split underneath. If it has you should be able to nock a few $$$ off the price. And it's a very easy fix.

    Also see if the rocker cover gasket is leaking, any minor problems you can find are good, because that means the price gets lower. And if you do the work yourself it isn't costly at all. I actually have a 1.8t rocker cover gasket sitting at home haha.



    Get an racv check done on it, trust me it's worth it.

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    cheers for the advice everyone!

    may go back to check service history. if all goes well ill get it inspected and go from there!
    hopefully they can negotiate as I'm looking to spend 7K max. wouldn't mind left over cash for other bits and bobs..

    still sceptical with the fuel consumption and BOV.. don't want the previous owner to be a hoon!

    if anyone has extra advice feel free to add

    Ps - are the wheels actually from an import GTI? (what dealer said...)

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    Quote Originally Posted by h100vw View Post
    The DV is $50 to remove, not a great move blowing off but not the end of the world. Consumption reading varies massively. Only way to check that, is zero and then monitor.

    My first impression is that it looks pretty tidy.

    Lowish KM but I personally like to buy higher mileage cars.

    If the history holds up and it passes an inspection, spend the money.

    Might be in a Polo which is a fair bit more modern for not a lot extra???

    Gavin
    hey Gavin. why do you recommend higher mileage cars? i thought 120k isn't too bad?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Timmyrgm View Post
    That is Properly cheap.

    Quite low k's, I haven't heard if a DV affecting air fuel ratio's. The stock DV is no good at higher psi. I had to temporarily put on the stock DV and it made a terrible noise when letting off at 16psi.

    Dont let a few mods put you off, a DV is just about the easiest thing to install/remove. I wish I got my gti that cheap.

    Dealers are shifty, but As lonv as you can get up the car history, make sure it hasn't been stacked etc you should be fine.

    Try find out if the timing belt has been done recently. You'll be due for a new one most likely soon and mechanics like to charge around $600 to do that... That's if you aren't up to tackling it yourself.

    Go look at the car and a few things to have a look at are.

    The coolant flange that comes out the right side of the head, check if it has split underneath. If it has you should be able to nock a few $$$ off the price. And it's a very easy fix.

    Also see if the rocker cover gasket is leaking, any minor problems you can find are good, because that means the price gets lower. And if you do the work yourself it isn't costly at all. I actually have a 1.8t rocker cover gasket sitting at home haha.



    Get an racv check done on it, trust me it's worth it.

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    mate you're a legend! cheers for the info! will head over this weekend

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    Quote Originally Posted by dom View Post
    mate you're a legend! cheers for the info! will head over this weekend
    No worries at all, hope it all goes well for you.

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