Buying a 9n3 polo gti...?

[Mr Blobby]

I am hopefully going to be buying a 9n3 polo gti soon as an upgrade from my 6n2 gti and was just wondering what kind of things I need to be looking at and checking while vueing the car. For example the 6n2's have bad gearboxes...

Any help please

[g__humm]

Wishbones bushes are prone to wear quick on all 9n and 9n3

Other will help more.

[Gillen]

If its a 2006/2007 car make sure it has either had warranty work carried out on the gearbox as they are prone to crunching or during the test drive get them to change up whilst driving hard (usually 1st to 2nd).

[shadowfnx]

If its a 2006/2007 car make sure it has either had warranty work carried out on the gearbox as they are prone to crunching or during the test drive get them to change up whilst driving hard (usually 1st to 2nd).

This is important. If there's a crunching sound when shifting to 2nd at high revs, ask for the synchromesh to be replaced. You may also want to ask if the timing belt has been replaced if the clock is over 60k. Other than that you should be golden.

[Mr Blobby]

If the bushings are gone that's just an excuse to upgrade them aha

Okay, I shall check for crunching then, it's only done 26k miles so that's not a problem yet.

[shadowfnx]

Good luck!

[Mr Blobby]

Good luck!

Thankyou I'll post up on here if I get it tomorow and hopefully a cheeky pic!

[Gillen]

If its a 2006/2007 car make sure it has either had warranty work carried out on the gearbox as they are prone to crunching or during the test drive get them to change up whilst driving hard (usually 1st to 2nd).

This is important. If there's a crunching sound when shifting to 2nd at high revs, ask for the synchromesh to be replaced. You may also want to ask if the timing belt has been replaced if the clock is over 60k. Other than that you should be golden.

I got mine done under warranty and the bill would've been close to £1k (assuming it was done at a dealer)

OP if you're saying that it doesn't matter because the car has only done low mileage, that is irrelevant. Mine started crunching after only 18,000 miles. If you were saying that to something else, then ignore what I said!

[Mr Blobby]

I got mine done under warranty and the bill would've been close to £1k (assuming it was done at a dealer)

OP if you're saying that it doesn't matter because the car has only done low mileage, that is irrelevant. Mine started crunching after only 18,000 miles. If you were saying that to something else, then ignore what I said![/quote]
Yeah, I had to have my last gearbox reconditioned pricey stuff!
Aha no, the miles was relating to the timing belt thanks though!

[Gillen]

Ah ok, no worries.

VW recommend having the timing belt done at 4 years/ 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. So if you're looking at a 2006/2007 one it should have had it done, make sure it has been and the service book is stamped to prove it!

Enjoy!

[Mr Blobby]

Well i've done it Bought it!!
Two photos, I know they are crap but still...



Its only done 26500 miles, two owners (the first was VW as a demo car and the second was a lady who only drove it 3 miles into work each day )
It is immaculate and mechanically sound no chips, dents, rips, nothing And its a MASSIVE upgrade from my polo aha it has so much torque compared to the old one ha.
So a very happy me
I will be modifying it as soon as I pay some money back to my dad Keep your eyes out...

[shadowfnx]

Congratulations! It looks great.

And its a MASSIVE upgrade from my polo aha it has so much torque compared to the old one ha.

Haha my previous Polo was a 1.4, so I know exactly what you mean!

[POLOZ]

Looks like it is charlievwp's old polo.

Health to drive and drive safe

[Mr Blobby]

Congratulations! It looks great.

And its a MASSIVE upgrade from my polo aha it has so much torque compared to the old one ha.

Haha my previous Polo was a 1.4, so I know exactly what you mean!

It's a good feeling aha it's just such a nice car! So much better than I expected, I can't wait till I start modifying it

[Mr Blobby]

Looks like it is charlievwp's old polo.

Health to drive and drive safe

Wow, it is hers yes (well I'm guessing seeing as she was called Charlie ha)
Thabkyou