Buying a second hand Golf R

[crainger]

I test drove a 2015 R.
In the S2 it holds the gear till 5000rpm.
Is this normal in the 6 speed or an issue with the DSG?

My 6spd GTI does this in sports mode. Will hold S2 till just a smidge over 60km then shifts into 3rd under normal acceleration.

[Polo GTEye N9]

Thanks.

The car I'm looking has 50k wtih full service history etc....anything else I should be looking for?

I am looking too.

I was told one thing with MK7 Golf is to check the coolant level as the water pumps can leak.

Cheers Al

[DV52]

^^^ my suggestion - take a diagnostic cable (like VCDS, OBD11, or VCP) with you when you inspect the car. IMO there ain't no better comfort before handing over the cheque than having a scan-report (read "health report') for the car that says "no errors"!!

Of course, not every error on a scan report is serious, but an informed decision is always a correct decision!!!

Don
PS: if you don't own a diagnostic cable - try asking a forum colleague who does to accompany you. For the price of a few bottles of ale (wine?) - it's an inexpensive insurance exercise (IMHO)
PPS : If the car-yard/car-owner won't allow you to connect a diagnostic cable to the vehicle - be extremely cautious!!!

[Polo GTEye N9]

^^^ my suggestion - take a diagnostic cable (like VCDS, OBD11, or VCP) with you when you inspect the car. IMO there ain't no better comfort before handing over the cheque than having a scan-report (read "health report') for the car that says "no errors"!!

Of course, not every error on a scan report is serious, but an informed decision is always a correct decision!!!

Don
PS: if you don't own a diagnostic cable - try asking a forum colleague who does to accompany you. For the price of a few bottles of ale (wine?) - it's an inexpensive insurance exercise (IMHO)
PPS : If the car-yard/car-owner won't allow you to connect a diagnostic cable to the vehicle - be extremely cautious!!!

Sorry I should be whipped. I also would recommend you to connect a diagnostic cable to the vehicle. It should be standard practice with OBD11 cars, a health check done after a reasonable drive where torque was applied to the engine drive train.

Cheers Al