Looking At Buying A MkIV GTI

**Mr Messy** · 20-01-2010, 03:04 PM

What's he want, $16,500?

**Volk81** · 20-01-2010, 03:08 PM

something like that. But im trading in a car as well

**rikard1** · 20-01-2010, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by Volk81

specs are

75,000
Stock as a rock.
Black
2001 GTI
Recaros
Full Service history

if u give us a link for the ad on carsales or whatever we can give u more info and advice on it.

for the record, my april '01 build (complianced/registered as '02) does not have the trip computer or keyless entry but i figure if i want keyless entry i can get a trick aftermarket alarm to complement the factory immobilisor (they all have it).

however, my brother's '99 build does have the keyless entry although when i drive it i always use the key anyway coz i lower all the windows to halfway when i unlock the car (best feature, so many people r envious of that feature when we all leave work to our baking cars and they have to juggle their crap and bother putting the key in the ignition and lower the windows one by one).

**biatch** · 20-01-2010, 09:14 PM

That price a little steep IMO.

There's another bloke on this forum thats selling his MK4 gti as well, swing round to the Classified section. It's located in Wollongong, an hour south of Sydney. Looks like a clean car judging by the pics!

**Volk81** · 21-01-2010, 06:42 AM

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...t=gti&trecs=19

**Volk81** · 21-01-2010, 06:43 AM

Im not really looking in other states at this stage. Im hoping to find one here in vic.

I need the car cause i start a new job in march and i need to commute from home to work everyday. So i still have a bit of time. If i cant get this one im sure there will be other that will come up

**Mr Messy** · 21-01-2010, 09:42 AM

The price isn't ridiculous. THere's a black 2003 GTI at a Toyota Dealer near me in Sydney at the moment. The car has similar kays, asking $17,688.

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...AOL95W&trecs=1

P.S Have you budgeted for timing belt and water pump change? If it hasn't been done you'll need to do it right away. Costs about $1000.

**Gravey** · 21-01-2010, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by Mr Messy

The price isn't ridiculous. THere's a black 2003 GTI at a Toyota Dealer near me in Sydney at the moment. The car has similar kays, asking $17,688.

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...AOL95W&trecs=1

P.S Have you budgeted for timing belt and water pump change? If it hasn't been done you'll need to do it right away. Costs about $1000.

Price seems about right, but like Messy says you may be able to get the price down a bit more if you discuss the $1000 you'll need to spend once you hit the 100,000km mark

**Volk81** · 21-01-2010, 10:14 AM

thanks guys. I have made my final offer to the guy waiting on a responce.

I have factored in the timing belt and water pump. Which ill get done at Volkpower in burwood.

The car is in good condition and the dealer said it is only due for the belt and pump at 105k. but i would probably get it done ASAP.

My other option is a corolla sportivo. similar Kays 2005 asking 15990.