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    Quote Originally Posted by mattaus View Post
    Hi all. It's been a VERY long time since I last poked my head in here. Brings up sad Mk7 GTI memories

    Anyway, my brother is looking to purchase a used Wolfsburg Mk7.5 R and I just wanted to ask if there is anything he should be looking at specifically to ensure it's a good buy. Limited info other than it's sporting a DSG, has 62k on the clock and they want $49k. Dealer used so has a 2 year warranty (he's going to read that word for word to see if it's worth the paper it's written on). I can't find it on Carsales but the one photo my brother provided shows it is sporting an all-round Flow Designs slip lip kit which I recommend removing as that will be a PITA on inner Melbourne streets. The lip kit could indicate an enthusiast owner which could be good or bad lol.

    Anything to look for? He's also looking a new Polo GTI.

    Thanks!
    I have one that will be handed back to VW at the end of this year. Will have 30k on it if you want to wait for itMk7.5 Golf - News and Discussion Thread


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    Check the Haldex AWD system is working properly. If the gauze filter on the Haldex pump gets blocked it reverts back to FWD and spins the front wheels if taking off hard, if it is working properly they just grip-and-go (even on a wet road).

    If it has crappy no-name ditch-finder tyres walk away (if they skimped on tyres they probably skimped on maintenance)

    Look for a good service history (especially oil changes every 15,000km or 12 months, whichever came sooner).

    Check for signs of a coolant leak (lots of thermostat housings leak).

    Check the ride is comfy in Comfort (drive mode) and firmer in Race, and DSG should change to S mode when Race is selected

    Check the Auto cruise control works correctly

    Driver seat electrics should adjust settings smoothly

    Check infotainment screen doesn't have any black lines or dead pixels
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr T. View Post
    I have one that will be handed back to VW at the end of this year. Will have 30k on it if you want to wait for itMk7.5 Golf - News and Discussion Thread
    Something tells me he won't want to wait!

    Quote Originally Posted by gregozedobe View Post
    Check the Haldex AWD system is working properly. If the gauze filter on the Haldex pump gets blocked it reverts back to FWD and spins the front wheels if taking off hard, if it is working properly they just grip-and-go (even on a wet road).

    If it has crappy no-name ditch-finder tyres walk away (if they skimped on tyres they probably skimped on maintenance)

    Look for a good service history (especially oil changes every 15,000km or 12 months, whichever came sooner).

    Check for signs of a coolant leak (lots of thermostat housings leak).

    Check the ride is comfy in Comfort (drive mode) and firmer in Race, and DSG should change to S mode when Race is selected

    Check the Auto cruise control works correctly

    Driver seat electrics should adjust settings smoothly

    Check infotainment screen doesn't have any black lines or dead pixels
    Cheers. Servicing seems to be an issue. Apparently it was serviced as required twice between new and 30k, but then wasn't serviced again until the current dealer took possession at 60k. Price also seems high for 62k, so he's going to low ball an offer based on the service issue and relative price. He's not desperate to have it so can be patient.

    Thanks for the tips
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    Quote Originally Posted by mattaus View Post
    Something tells me he won't want to wait!



    Cheers. Servicing seems to be an issue. Apparently it was serviced as required twice between new and 30k, but then wasn't serviced again until the current dealer took possession at 60k. Price also seems high for 62k, so he's going to low ball an offer based on the service issue and relative price. He's not desperate to have it so can be patient.

    Thanks for the tips
    I couldn’t wait either.

    Some good things to look for by Greg though very hard to check on owners driving of the car, launch control and if they tracked the vehicle.


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    Quote Originally Posted by mattaus View Post
    Cheers. Servicing seems to be an issue. Apparently it was serviced as required twice between new and 30k, but then wasn't serviced again until the current dealer took possession at 60k. Price also seems high for 62k, so he's going to low ball an offer based on the service issue and relative price. He's not desperate to have it so can be patient.

    Thanks for the tips
    30K without an oil change ? Run (not walk) away, and don't look back. I'd also be worried what else was neglected if they couldn't be bothered to organise a simple engine oil change.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr T. View Post
    I couldn’t wait either.

    Some good things to look for by Greg though very hard to check on owners driving of the car, launch control and if they tracked the vehicle.


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    Hey Mr T - I'm the brother in question and may have just put a deposit down on a 2018 MK7.5 R.

    The contract is pending a pre purchase inspection I've organised with volkwerke in Melbourne. It's a fair drive ~35kms, and I will be taking it to and from the mechanic. So I'll have the luxury of giving it a bit of a work out on the way to see if there's anything that stands out... Obviously checking tracking history is difficult, is launch control worth trying to use on the way to see if any issues arise? Any other issues to look out for on the long drive?

    Thanks a bunch!



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    Quote Originally Posted by iNcHeS View Post
    Hey Mr T - I'm the brother in question and may have just put a deposit down on a 2018 MK7.5 R.

    The contract is pending a pre purchase inspection I've organised with volkwerke in Melbourne. It's a fair drive ~35kms, and I will be taking it to and from the mechanic. So I'll have the luxury of giving it a bit of a work out on the way to see if there's anything that stands out... Obviously checking tracking history is difficult, is launch control worth trying to use on the way to see if any issues arise? Any other issues to look out for on the long drive?

    Thanks a bunch!



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    To clarify I ran from the wolfsburg, this one's a 2018 model my18, just a tad over ~30ks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by iNcHeS View Post
    To clarify I ran from the wolfsburg, this one's a 2018 model my18, just a tad over ~30ks.

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    Smart move!

    The biggest thing to look for is the services have been completed in a timely manner and by reputable people (not Kmart tyre and auto).

    These cars are fairly bulletproof if you maintain them properly.

    Also, the warranty went from 3 years to 5 years in 2018 with some being sold under a 5 year offer so check with the vw dealership how long is left on the original warranty.

    Don't stress about tracking and launches if it's been well maintained. Usually LC gets boring fairly quickly to most and is not used often after the first few.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grugly View Post
    Smart move!

    The biggest thing to look for is the services have been completed in a timely manner and by reputable people (not Kmart tyre and auto).

    These cars are fairly bulletproof if you maintain them properly.

    Also, the warranty went from 3 years to 5 years in 2018 with some being sold under a 5 year offer so check with the vw dealership how long is left on the original warranty.

    Don't stress about tracking and launches if it's been well maintained. Usually LC gets boring fairly quickly to most and is not used often after the first few.

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    It's actually due for a service now... the dealer said they would service it before I took it, but im in two minds as to whether to let them, or just cop it on the chin and pay for a volkwerke service....

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    Quote Originally Posted by iNcHeS View Post
    It's actually due for a service now... the dealer said they would service it before I took it, but im in two minds as to whether to let them, or just cop it on the chin and pay for a volkwerke service....
    Is it a VW dealer or a used car dealer? I would always reccomend a specialist does the service as generally they are cheaper.

    If the dealer is a VW dealer than have them do the free service for you as the workshops are guided by processes and it would be hard for the apprentice to screw it up.

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