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> OT - Tear this car apart, looking to buy it long distance 2009 GTI
seanery
post Dec 26 2018, 02:23 PM
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I'm considering buying this car, you may recall that this is the 2nd GTI I've been looking at. The first one has some issues that the seller is trying to get sorted. I found this one, same price, looks to be in nice condition.

Find as much as you can wrong with it, please.

I didn't see any major flaws on the exterior, but I did see that both front doors' door cards need some love, the fabric is coming off them. Also, the shifter knob needs replaced.

From my previous query, I know that I need to look out for chain tensioner and water pump issues.

What else? I know it's no 914, but I also know that a lot of us Porsche guys have/had many VWs as well!

2009 GTI Tornado Red 92xxx miles - Dealer's Website

2009 Tornado Red GTI Carfax - CARFAX Website
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post Dec 28 2018, 05:16 AM
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Is this a turbo or inline 5 cyclinder car .and is it just me or are these
The worlds crappy est guages on here .

Id stay away from forced induction if i could .

But can i ask why a rabbit /golf
And not this


https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/f...6774314330.html


. Which im debating buying sight unseen also , if only it was a true manual (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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post Dec 28 2018, 05:04 PM
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That's a pretty nice looking car. I like 'em, and have thought about a TT coupe. But they all seem totally ragged out. The one you're looking at looks good in the pics, but I'd be interested to see if its as presented.

I need a car that's a little more versatile than a TT, however. And, yes, those are all 2.0 Turbo cars. I'd forgotten how much I like driving the small turbos. Uber-tuneable and just a blast to drive!

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Is this a turbo or inline 5 cyclinder car .and is it just me or are these
The worlds crappy est guages on here .

Id stay away from forced induction if i could .

But can i ask why a rabbit /golf
And not this


https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/f...6774314330.html


. Which im debating buying sight unseen also , if only it was a true manual (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

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seanery   OT - Tear this car apart   Dec 26 2018, 02:23 PM
914forme   :poke: its arrest me red   Dec 26 2018, 02:27 PM
seanery   :poke: its arrest me red LOL, it is, but I have...   Dec 26 2018, 02:30 PM
914forme   I like it, but the stuff that might be wrong you n...   Dec 26 2018, 03:20 PM
914forme   After I got past the initial refresh to get it all...   Dec 26 2018, 03:26 PM
beech4rd   Most, if not all, reputable dealerships offer exte...   Dec 26 2018, 04:00 PM
seanery   Pretty good advice, so far Stephen & Chris. I...   Dec 26 2018, 05:35 PM
tmessenger   I bought a car sight unseen last year just from ph...   Dec 26 2018, 05:48 PM
seanery   Tim, I've got the CarFax. It reads pretty well...   Dec 26 2018, 06:01 PM
914forme   We bought a brand new VW Fox back in 1990 it was a...   Dec 26 2018, 07:06 PM
Chris914n6   I have an 06, FSI motor. The door panel is common...   Dec 26 2018, 07:13 PM
seanery   I've had a MKII GTI, my sis has a '16 GLI,...   Dec 26 2018, 07:18 PM
Chris914n6   Probably like the GLI, butt low knees high. It...   Dec 27 2018, 06:13 PM
SirAndy   Way back when the GTI still was a cool car ... :s...   Dec 27 2018, 06:25 PM
tomh   Why would you want a car that you have to put wate...   Dec 27 2018, 09:33 PM
SirAndy   Why would you want a car that you have to put wat...   Dec 28 2018, 11:43 AM
seanery   @SirAndy We had a MKI when I first started drivin...   Dec 28 2018, 12:57 AM
thelogo   Is this a turbo or inline 5 cyclinder car .and is ...   Dec 28 2018, 05:16 AM
seanery   That's a pretty nice looking car. I like ...   Dec 28 2018, 05:04 PM
Front yard mechanic   Another tartan turd :barf:   Dec 28 2018, 08:01 AM
90quattrocoupe   The problem I have with VAG cars running TSI motor...   Dec 30 2018, 03:04 PM
seanery   So...it's been a long while. I finally purchas...   Jul 10 2019, 08:13 PM
sixnotfour   2008 TT 3.2 Quattro :beer2: :driving: 62000 mile...   Jul 11 2019, 02:53 AM
Chi-town   High side fuel pump issues come to mind   Jul 11 2019, 08:26 AM


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