Hi Everyone,

After doing some intense research to try and find the "car for me" over the last 6- 12 months, today I test drove a white 5 door GTi and the quest is over!

Now I could crap on on about how great the GTi is but we already know that right?

So story thus far:

I put down a deposit on a second hand 2006 GTi with 6 months still on the new car warranty and am now going about the business of verifying the car isan't a lemon.

The secondhand car dealer has offered to bring a RACQ tester in to do the check as they are registered with them, however, I had another thought.

I would prefer to get an extended warranty with VW here in Brisbane, can VW carry out a detailed check of the car, and approve me for an extended warranty purchase?

Or

Would I be better off getting a RACQ, or other independent assessor to do a final check of the car prior to purchase?

Any recommendations on:
- who should do the checks to ensure its a good car,
- whether its worth getting the VW warranty, or consider the dealer one, and/or
- any other option C's worth considering would be highly appreciated.

Thanks!

Korbin