Potential GTi

[musoquarecords]

Good day all am soon to be new vw owner from Ford..... I saw a post on Facebook

https://m.facebook.com/groups/650292731 ... 0296999993

I am worried that I don't get sold a broken car what can I look out for here.
Thanks in advance

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[Peej]

Hi there

From what I know, looking at the mileage, make sure that regular gearbox services have been done under the warranty plan, if there is little. Evidence that it has been done, make sure it is. The gearbox typically needs a service every 60k so at 120 it should need another. Going forward it may be useful to shorten this service interval to 45k to prevent possibility of failiure. Also. Cambelt Service should have been done, so check that as well. You don't need costly Repairs for a simple Thing Like that

Also if the cambelt service was done, ask if the cam adjusters have been inspected (visually and by computer) to ensure that they are still good. These can affect timing and ignition if they are warn of properly maintained

Car looks great though, hope you enjoy it

[Reegz]

Depending on how serious you are you may want to consider the Dekra (or similar) multi-point check.
https://www.dekraauto.co.za/multi-point-check

There's also the more comprehensive check for added peace of mind - but I think that will cost you a bit more.

https://www.dekraauto.co.za/technical-inspection

[Reegz]

Oh, and welcome to the forum!

[musoquarecords]

Oh, and welcome to the forum!

I think I will feel at home here

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[musoquarecords]

Depending on how serious you are you may want to consider the Dekra (or similar) multi-point check.
https://www.dekraauto.co.za/multi-point-check

There's also the more comprehensive check for added peace of mind - but I think that will cost you a bit more.

https://www.dekraauto.co.za/technical-inspection

Thank you I will check on this

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[musoquarecords]

Hi there

From what I know, looking at the mileage, make sure that regular gearbox services have been done under the warranty plan, if there is little. Evidence that it has been done, make sure it is. The gearbox typically needs a service every 60k so at 120 it should need another. Going forward it may be useful to shorten this service interval to 45k to prevent possibility of failiure. Also. Cambelt Service should have been done, so check that as well. You don't need costly Repairs for a simple Thing Like that

Also if the cambelt service was done, ask if the cam adjusters have been inspected (visually and by computer) to ensure that they are still good. These can affect timing and ignition if they are warn of properly maintained

Car looks great though, hope you enjoy it

OK I will ask the seller to show me this info because I don't want to buy something that going to be troublesome for me in a month or 2, I want to pay petrol, maintenance /service and have fun on this baby. I own 2 bikes so there's enough money that goes into them already phew

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[Neuk]

Welcome and enjoy the forum

[musoquarecords]

Hi there

From what I know, looking at the mileage, make sure that regular gearbox services have been done under the warranty plan, if there is little. Evidence that it has been done, make sure it is. The gearbox typically needs a service every 60k so at 120 it should need another. Going forward it may be useful to shorten this service interval to 45k to prevent possibility of failiure. Also. Cambelt Service should have been done, so check that as well. You don't need costly Repairs for a simple Thing Like that

Also if the cambelt service was done, ask if the cam adjusters have been inspected (visually and by computer) to ensure that they are still good. These can affect timing and ignition if they are warn of properly maintained

Car looks great though, hope you enjoy it

After asking this question from him he blocked me on whatsapp and didn't take my calls

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[THANAS]

Dodged a bullet, GTis are as common as citi golfs, find another one.

[Reegz]

Thank your lucky stars he did you a favour there!

Plenty other cars out there. Take your time and find something that works for you.

[Peej]

Definitely dodged a bullet there, if that was his response he must have clearly had issues with the car that he didn't want out the bag

[musoquarecords]

Definitely dodged a bullet there, if that was his response he must have clearly had issues with the car that he didn't want out the bag

I learnt alot from owning motorbikes check with people first as much as you can

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[Peej]

I'm. Glad you did your research, so easy to get burnt now days, people are just sharks....

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