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  1. 07-11-2014, 09:59 AM #1
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    Looking for tips on buying a mkV gti golf

    Hey guys and girls,

    My name is Aaron and im currently looking into buying a mkV gti golf and just wanted to know some of the things that I should be on the look out for like common issue etc. Any help would be very appreciated.

    Hope to talk to you all a bit more soon
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    Best bet is to buy one 2008 or newer as older ones had issues with most stuff.....VDUB..
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    Oh and ill be buying a manual as to avoid the DSG issues.
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    I believe the cam follower and dv are some things that need changing
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    Quote Originally Posted by vdubmotorworx View Post
    Best bet is to buy one 2008 or newer as older ones had issues with most stuff.....VDUB..
    I believe the 08/09 model year was the crossover point for the full height mfd screen and updated canbus too.
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