abz2005 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 hiya folks not been on here in ages, well since i sold my passat 3 years ago anyway i currently own a 2002 zx6r which a guy wants to swap with his golf gti, its a 2001 y-reg 2.0 3 door in black a few things wrong with it but my zx6r isnt perfect either was dropped at very slow speed but still a fantastic bike ive only just got back and i know i commited a cardinal seen by seeing it in the dark. but i got a busy week ahead it was the only chance i got. anyway the faults he said someone dented his front wing drivers side so it has a replacement, also the passenger one has been changed, the doors make a funny noise and if i remember rightly the drivers door dropped ever so slightly when opened, has 125k on the clock with a bit of history 6 previous owners, the eml was on, the engine pulled great but made a noise as if it was running on 3 cylinders but it wasnt it was firing on all 4 and the clutch seemed to bite near the top...........wow the more i right the more im telling myself to run lol any advice or tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I think you probably know the answer It doesn't strike me of a car that has been properly maintained and I suspect there could be more issues with the car than what you may identify from a viewing / short run. What is your estimate to put the issues right? Add on another £300 to fix the issue(s) you're not yet aware of too?! Personally i'd walk away Good luck whatever you decide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Walk away! AND the 2.0 is hardly worthy of the GTi badge. A more fitting badge would be SE. That car is Trouble coupled with Money Pit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjie Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Bloody hell, don't get it! 1. EVERYTHING'S wrong with it. 2. 2.0 GTI, as said, is only a GTI in terms of equipment. The engine is pointless - gutless and thirsty. 1.8T is the way to go, or 1.8 (non)T at a push! Thought about a 130TDI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abz2005 Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 my mates just offered me his golf, 2000 - w-reg 3 door 1.8t. 1 previous owner mot 113k (not sure if theres history with it) done a check its come back hpi clear he said mates rates £2000 but ill try and get a hundred or 2 knocked off he has told me some problems can you tell me if this is normal, doors drop slightly when opening and the airbag light is on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjie Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Price seems ok, slightly on the cheap side, but then it's mates rates. What about the history? Wouldn't touch it with no history though. I have a mate with a 2000 5 door 1.8T with 130k on and it's still really tight and feels great... he's spent money on it though, lots! I also had a MkIV TDI (2000W) from 98-175k and it rarely missed a beat, though...Be aware that with 113k you'll have to renew items you don't always think of... brake discs, axle bushes, clutch (@ about 150k), CV joints, alternator (perhaps), MAF (probably a few times), coolant sensor, etc... lots of things. You may change only a few, you may change them all... depends on how well it's been maintained, driven and serviced! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abz2005 Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 thanks benjie i picked it up this afternoon couple of niggly things, temp gauage has a mind of its own but never goes over half way, could do with a couple of shocks on the back, and the dreaded door drop and if im being really really fussy the cup holders are broke lol i think it was a good buy full history mainly vw, mot tax, 1 previous owner goes really well just on the hunt now for these parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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