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Bordeaux

New member
Location
St. Louis, MO
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/ctd/4373045368.html

that's the add. any tips on buying a VW. Current car right now is a 08 Smart Fortwo Passion. A smart car.... i know. its a smart car... anyway i've been looking for something with a turbo around that price range.

Anyway I can make it any cheaper? I'm a horrible hagler when it comes to buying cars.

I was also looking at this: http://stlouis.craigslist.org/ctd/4369792713.html

I think it wouldn't be too bad. The price is killer on it though.

Any comments or anything would be helpful. I heard about the timing belts being a problem as well so I'm not sure about either of these.
 
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Mrvdub444

I'VE GOT A LEMON!
Location
NJ
Car(s)
Candy White MKV
Price is killer as in good or bad? Within a year you will spend 2000 on repairs at the mileage these cars are at. If I were you I would never buy this car EVER. Please read over this forum really carefully before buying a mkv.
 
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flat tire

Go Kart Champion
Location
USA
Car(s)
Electric + 135i
That car might not be too expensive if you did all the work yourself. I wouldn't get it though. Too many miles and you would have to pay for any cam follower repairs yourself.
 
gmmills

gmmills

South African
Location
Atlanta, GA
Car(s)
CW GTI
I'd buy my gti again if I had the chance - op the second one looks like a better buy. I'd keep shopping around though for one with lower mileage.
 
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Spectre

Ready to race!
Location
Atlanta
These things are money pits. Fun car to drive. When it runs right.
I don't know. I need more time to asses my situation to really give an honest answer. If you knew the history of the car, it would make a difference. That's the worst part. Be prepared to put $1,000 in it. And that's just for parts. Do your own labor.
 
Pissat4motion

Pissat4motion

Time Lord
Location
North Carolina
The second one seems to be priced right compared to prices I saw when I was searching. But you'd also want to check the VIN# with a VW dealer to see what record there is of work/repairs that's been done.. timing belt service and especially the cam follower, maybe even a/c repair..
My car's been sound so far (knock on wood) but if I'd known then what I know now after digging into it, I'd probably have ponied up a few more $$ and went with the "high mileage for the year" 2010 that ticked the same boxes..
 
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