Not feeling so good

[Fridgy]

Hey everyone, thanks for your straight answers.
These are answers with no emotional attachment and therefore probably the best answers
I am feeling a bit stupid about the no log book thing, that would give so many clues as to the maintenance performed, therefore the likely condition of the car.
We intend to look after the car from now on (don't want any late night call outs), but when it is time to upgrade (later) no log books will be a problem then too.

But............It did drive very well, no knocks and noises? It felt tight.....I don't know.

[h100vw]

Hey everyone, thanks for your straight answers.
These are answers with no emotional attachment and therefore probably the best answers
I am feeling a bit stupid about the no log book thing, that would give so many clues as to the maintenance performed, therefore the likely condition of the car.
We intend to look after the car from now on (don't want any late night call outs), but when it is time to upgrade (later) no log books will be a problem then too.

But............It did drive very well, no knocks and noises? It felt tight.....I don't know.

I dont know about dealers here but in the UK you could chat you the girl on the service desk and have her look up the car and see what dealer history it had.

Has to be worth a visit, they would print it out too.

I found out I had bought a clocked 16v MK3 by this method. It was well out of warranty but actually had a full VW history up to 150000 miles. Including a VW clutch 500 miles before I bought it.

Gavin

[Mrk_Mickey]

Just to re-iterate something said before (as I think too much of one opinion can be a little daunting) if you can't back out of the deal then don't worry. You're not DEFINITELY set in for trouble with the 1.6! If it sounded and felt right, then maybe that's a sign .

Oh, and maybe you can do the REVS check with the vin number to give you some information on whether or not it's been in any trouble or not?

[Fridgy]

Thanks Gavin, but I'm buying privately from a wholesaler who bought this car for his daughter who didn't like the colour.

Mrk_Mickey thanks for your two cents worth, I will do a REVS check tomorrow.

[Mrk_Mickey]

Haha I think I gave 6c but hey, no problems Good luck with it mate, hope it all works out for you

[craig_the_german]

Hi everyone,

Yes I have a 1.6 golf manual. In my opinion, everything that is Golf about them is great......BUT...everything that has anything to do with the 1.6 will give you grief eventually.

When I bought mine it had 50000km on it with full service history. In 18months of ownership it has cost me almost $5000 in "repairs"...not servicing but things that have actually broke.

Don't get me wrong, it is a fantastic car....would I buy another one...No...not a 1.6 anyway.

Just my two cents worth

[AusScare]

When I bought mine it had 50000km on it with full service history. In 18months of ownership it has cost me almost $5000 in "repairs"...not servicing but things that have actually broke.

$5k??? What the hell did you have to get repaired? And did you get it all done through the dealer? They wanted to charge me $500 to change a window reg in a mk3 vr6. $300 elsewhere.

[Fridgy]

Okay, at the risk of being flamed by the lot of you.
We have decided to carry on with the purchase of this car.
I had another look at the car today, got the vin number and did a REVS check. All clear!
I spoke to the seller about my concerns regarding the engine, gearbox and drivetrain and no log books.
He is now going to (at a cost of $150) add a 12 month insurance on the mechanicals to a max of $1000 per item.
I do hear all of you, but I am feeling quite a bit better about it, particularly with the insurance.
I read how all of you absolutely love your Golfs, they cant' be that unreliable can they?
Really appreciate you help - what a great forum!

[Manaz]

Just my 2c worth - but if it has been advertised as something other than the 1.6L that it is, I'd be worried - the seller's either lacking in knowledge, care or honesty, and I'd be really worried about buying a car from someone like that. If you signed a purchase agreement for something other than a 1.6L, you'd have every right to pull out based on that error.

There are *plenty* of cars out there on the market now, and at really good prices. Don't get emotionally attached to one until you actually own it!

[thekraut]

Aww we won't flame you...honest!