Mk5 GTI - $28K

[rayray086]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2006-VW-Golf-...3%3A1|294%3A50

Used as a work car for 78000km though...

AND

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VOLKSWAGEN-GO...3%3A5|294%3A50

Water-damaged write-off Mk5 R32...

[Mrk_Mickey]

It's annoying how the R32's water damage isn't actually specified...

and wtf are those rims, and WHY? lol

[gerhard]

Why would 78,000ks business use by a female be bad?

This GTI looks like a good buy, still has a bit of factory warranty left so wty can also be extended. Still a long way away from the big 120,000k service. Sunroof, DSG.

There's something a bit fishy about the R32, though - it's a 2007 but insurance paid out $68,000 and they also have the car available to sell - ???? Doesn't ring true.

[static1800]

The R32 is from QLD, didnt they have floods up there recently?

[imprompt]

https://www.service.transport.qld.go...lectedColumn=0

Statutory write-off: a vehicle that is too badly damaged to be repaired to a standard that is safe for road use, therefore it is suitable only for use as parts or scrap. The vehicle will not be allowed to be re-registered. These vehicles include: - A motor vehicle or trailer, other than a motorbike, that has been immersed:

• in salt water above the doorsill level for any period
• in fresh water up to the dashboard or steering wheel for more than 48 hours

- A motorbike that has been fully immersed:

• in salt water for any period - in fresh water for more than 48 hours

- A motor vehicle or trailer that has been burnt to the extent that it is fit only for wrecking or scrap. - A motor vehicle or trailer that has been stripped of all, or a combination or most, interior and exterior body parts, panels and components. Examples of body parts, panels and components; engine, wheels, bonnet, guards, doors, boot. - A motor vehicle, other than a motorbike, that has been damaged by at least three of the following impact damage indicators:

• damage to an area of the roof equal to or exceeding 300mm x 300mm
• damage to an area of the cabin floor pan equal to or exceeding 300mm x 300mm
• damage to an area of the firewall equal to or exceeding 300mm x 300mm
• any damage to the suspension
• damage in the form of cracks or breaks to major mechanical components (examples of major mechanical components - engine block, transmission casings)

[thekraut]

Given that the electronics are still working in the dash (note display in binnacle) and no apparent clouding on the headlights, I would say it is salt water damage. The reason they write them off is due to salt water getting into every area below the sill line potentially leading to premature rusting of the underbody, bottoms of the pillars, water channels etc.