Just bought a MY12 Polo GTI...UNSEEN

[bushman]

You guys are such pessimists, most GTI's are fine & great cars

[equiped]

You guys are such pessimists, most GTI's are fine & great cars

Thanks for the vote of confidence. I have gone in with my eyes (oil check) and ears (rattles and slipping clutch) open. So, if it turns ugly, I have the information at hand to tackle the issue immediately.

On a side note, still waiting for Sydney weather to turn cold so I can enjoy the heated seats hahaha

[ATYPIC]

I also have those seats and they're great in winter.

[equiped]

Can't wait to try them when it's cold ATYPIC. Mrs already tried it on a drive, as it helped her get rid of back pain...

[The One]

You guys are such pessimists, most GTI's are fine & great cars

[equiped]

The oil consumption seems to be negligible. Have driven about 600kms since I had the car and oil levels has barely moved. Having said that, the colour of the oil is pretty dark brown as it's due for a service in 3-4 months.

Is it worth topping it up or should I look at a mechanic to drain the old oil and refill fresh?
Thanks

[MJKooLio]

A different question. I'm keen to sell my Polo GTI, it'll be 3 years old..... Gf is wanting to sell it privately and I take it since equiped contacted VGA with the VIN and asked all the details. Could a private buyer also ask what warranty work had been done to the car. Hence the thought of being nervous about buying a second hand car by llai8501?

[equiped]

Could a private buyer also ask what warranty work had been done to the car.

Hello mate, VGA don't keep a record of the car unless there is a recall. My reason for calling VGA was to ascertain whether recall work had been performed on the car I was looking at, which they confirmed. They said the car was recalled and all necessary work performed and certified ok. They wouldn't give me any more details.

As I was interested in recall status only, I was satisfied with the answer. Hope it helps.

[MJKooLio]

But wouldn't all that was done to my car be recorded under warranty repairs? 2x clutch, 2x pistons, oil consumption tests the list goes on. Couldn't a private buyer supply VGA the VIN and ask for all those details?

[equiped]

Couldn't a private buyer supply VGA the VIN and ask for all those details?

Not according to VGA. I persisted and insisted as much as I could, but they wouldn't provide any more info saying it's not my car. To that, I replied, well in order for me to buy this used car, surely VGA must help by providing all the info, to make my decision making easy...but to no avail.