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    Modified Golf GTi on Gumtree

    Hi, I found the following car on Gumtree and it's piqued my interest.

    https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/dand...op-/1168261788

    I usually like to buy stock, but this seems pretty good value.

    Anyone have an opinion on the mods the seller has installed? How would they affect driveability/reliability etc? Obviously I would test drive it before buying, but any feedback would be useful.

    Thanks

    ferris
    Current: 2012 VW Golf Gti
    Selling: 2008 Renault Megane RS
    Previous: 2007 VW Golf GTi
    Better half: 2016 Skoda Superb 162 Wagon

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    Dropped $2k probably because the clutch needs replacing.

    Other than that there’s some nice mods on the car.


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    That lowered price is okay, but nothing amazing. There are tonnes of MK6 GTIs for sale, both stock and modded. I've seen some as low as $12k albeit with high kms.

    The mods seem pretty standard for most people that go down the mod path for MK6's, so should be quite reliable. However, a MK6 is very similar to a MK5 in terms of feel on the road, but the fit and finish is definitely better - I had a MK6 GTI and now a MK5 GTI. If you can afford to, try and go for a MK7. For the original price of that car, you'd be at the cusp of an early MK7 GTI.

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    Thanks tig.

    Why would the clutch need replacing? Par for the course at that ks? Or clutch not built to handle the mods?

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    Thanks whichy.

    I'd love a mk7, but I don't think the budget will stretch.

    On carsales mk7s seem to start at about 27k. I don't want to spend more than 20k. Even allowing for some negotiation, I think I'm priced out.

    I want manual and ideally leather, so the buying pool is really small. I know you can get cheap mk6s, but I'd want a late (2012), not too high ks.

    I used to own a mk5, so happy with a fit and finish upgrade in a mk6.

    What's the main diff between a mk6 and mk7. LSD, XDS and driving modes? All round better chassis?

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    Interesting answer to your question here - MK6 -v- MK7 : Golf GTI

    If you only have $20k to spend, then try to snap up an Edition 35 Mk6 GTI as they have the S3/Golf R engine. With only a remap they will make more power than that GTI you linked to. They are DSG only though I believe..

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    The stock clutch is the weak point with a lot of manual tuned cars. Especially with a DP/stage 2 tune the torque will be quite a bit higher which tends to shorten the clutch life. Just budget in a heavy duty clutch.


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    Quote Originally Posted by whichonetoget View Post
    Interesting answer to your question here - MK6 -v- MK7 : Golf GTI

    If you only have $20k to spend, then try to snap up an Edition 35 Mk6 GTI as they have the S3/Golf R engine. With only a remap they will make more power than that GTI you linked to. They are DSG only though I believe..
    Thanks whichy. Nice tip on the E35. I think they were sold in manual, but very rare.

    I was going to start my own Mk6 vs Mk7 thread, but assumed one had been done somewhere. That one's an insane effort by WhiteJames.

    I think by the time I finish reading it, I might have saved up enough money for a new Mk8
    Current: 2012 VW Golf Gti
    Selling: 2008 Renault Megane RS
    Previous: 2007 VW Golf GTi
    Better half: 2016 Skoda Superb 162 Wagon

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    Thanks tig.
    Current: 2012 VW Golf Gti
    Selling: 2008 Renault Megane RS
    Previous: 2007 VW Golf GTi
    Better half: 2016 Skoda Superb 162 Wagon

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