is 200k's too much?

[benjoman]

Good evening all,

I've tried to scourge the internet for info on buying a mk5 Golf GT Sport TDI, the one I'm looking at is nearing 200,000kms


I was wondering what things should I be looking out for before buying the car? I know these TDI's were the ones with the injector problems and DPF, anything else I should be looking at? I have never owned a diesel before so I was thinking either I get the nicer looking GT Sport or go for a lower km Mk5 TDI


Thanks,
Ben

[Transporter]

The DPF may be towards the end of its life though.
Is it manual or DSG?

[benjoman]

It's a manual, I'm going to check out the car this weekend to see if the injectors have been sorted out as well if the DPF has been changed

[stormshark]

It's a manual, I'm going to check out the car this weekend to see if the injectors have been sorted out as well if the DPF has been changed

Mines got 190k s on it ,its always had diesel inj and DPF additives, plus service "flushes" and egr cleaned, top grade oils, coolant flushes etc. Highway km's etc. Its running better than ever. Your injectors will have been replaced circa 130km if like mine in recall. I would feel quite confident if I was to sell, the car would do a minimum 60k more without any real dramas. If the price is right and servicing has been done above the minimum, per above, I wouldn't be too concerned. There's a guy on here has about 300k up with no dramas.

[ian]

What's the price their asking ?

[benjoman]

The dealer has advertised 10k negotiable, I'm really keen on the TDI, I hope that the inspection goes well, what sort of price can I get this down to?

[Transporter]

Even if the red book value was higher I wouldn't pay more than $8,000 for it and it would have to be in tiptop condition. Simply because of the life of the car was exceeded, at least in my books. The one could spend easy another $10,000 for the repairs soon enough after the purchase. Also see it as the $10,000 asking price is at least 2 years of the repayments on an equivalent brand new car, plus you'd get the warranty and a new car smell with it.

[brad]

Agree with Transporter. When you buy a used car you are paying for the unused mileage left on the vehicle. Keep looking or buy a GTI

[benjoman]

Thanks all for your help, I might settle for a lower k's Mk4 GTI or a Mk5 TDI with lower k's, I'll be buying next week

[brad]

This car

Polo GTI 9N, clean stock example, mature owner

I'd also highly recommend you check out the 1.8L Octavia - I average 6.7L/100 & bought it instead of a diesel. For <$10k you'll get a good example with < 150,000km & they have a timing chain, so no belt to worry about. Something like this
I had a Mk4 Cabrio before the Skoda & the Skoda craps all over it.

You'll even get a vRS for that money