thedude74 Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Hi just wondering, how can you tell if a VW GTI is a euro import ? I have been offered quite simply an amazing deal on a brand new GTI and been told that NOT a euro ( 17 digit chassis number etc ) but want to ensure that this is true. Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoSheds Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Wouldn't the first clue be who is offering you this ' amazing deal' though ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 also as been said before, all the vws are "imports"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhs Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 There are a number of threads with this information. Look for a spare wheel - all UK cars have this. Look for the non-smoking pack - standard on UK cars. If it has a smoking pack, check which side the rear door ashtray is on. Check for the GTI folder, the bottleopener, the manual in English, a UK dealer stamp (vs any non-UK European dealership). Most importantly check for the year on the VIN. There have been some "old" cars made two or more years ago that are now being sold as "new" - well they are at first registration with delivery miles on the clock.... Is this what you've been offered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedude74 Posted May 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 [ QUOTE ] There are a number of threads with this information. Look for a spare wheel - all UK cars have this. Look for the non-smoking pack - standard on UK cars. If it has a smoking pack, check which side the rear door ashtray is on. Check for the GTI folder, the bottleopener, the manual in English, a UK dealer stamp (vs any non-UK European dealership). Most importantly check for the year on the VIN. There have been some "old" cars made two or more years ago that are now being sold as "new" - well they are at first registration with delivery miles on the clock.... Is this what you've been offered? [/ QUOTE ] Yes 2006 car that just been registered - not import I have been thinking about this and cannot see any problem as it comes fully checked etc from VW dealer and 3 year warranty... Any advice would be most welcome. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyGTi Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Visually you probably could'nt be sure, (if everything mentioned above looks to be UK spec). However you could also check the documentation to see which UK dealer did the PDI (dealer stamp & date) and also ring VW UK to check their records on the warranty etc and what their record shows. If you're still worried get the seller to confirm in writing that the car is UK supplied with a full 3 year warranty (rather than just being told). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedude74 Posted May 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Hi It is going to have PDI at VW dealership and also i was told that it will come with a 3 year warranty ? Also it has sat nav - is this a sign that built for UK market , even tho i was told that it is not an import ? This is a minefield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyGTi Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Sounds like it is UK supplied but I suppose it depends who you're buying it from as to how reassured you are. There is a big difference between a VW UK 3 year warranty and just a 3rd party 3yr warranty (ie non VW warranty). If it was me I'd be ringing VW UK with the VIN number to ask them what they had on their records. I'd also want it confirmed in writing by the seller that it was UK supplied with full UK VW 3 year warranty. Motorpoint were selling something similar a few months ago, and the consensus on here was to leave well alone, as an 06 model is very old. However that car came with a limited warranty. Motorpoint Thread How amazing is your deal btw ? The more you tell us the more we can help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedude74 Posted May 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Thanks I will call VW tomorroe to check it out. In fairness why do you think a 2006 car is old ? And how can you tell when it was manufactured ? I suppose when i call VW tomorrow they will have the answers. Also i think the car i am interested in has just been registered as a leasing company own it and i have the option on it or it will simply be leased. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyGTi Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 IIRC the MY08 model is due very soon (the changes have been announced), so the MY06 model is now nearly up to 2 years old ? There is a VIN decoder link in the Motorpoint thread above. Find out the VIN number and enter it the decoder and it will tell you more MY08 link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhs Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 An "06" model was probably made in 2005...... Phone VW and ask what build week it was..... This will tell you how old this car actually is. Also regarding the SatNav, does this have the silver or black knobs? Only old cars have black - this is also a give away of an early MkV GTI. Very importantly perhaps is to check this is a DVD version of the SatNav (not a CD version = very obsolete) and also check that the SatNav will play CDs (this is version C of the SatNav (not the obsolete version B). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedude74 Posted May 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 cheers will check the VIN tomorrow and report back ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhs Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Remember to check it's UK spec and UK delivered. Some cars have been sitting overseas - eg Dubai - unused and may be pretty poor bets. Money-wise, a true import won't be massively different. Also be aware that some UK dealerships have been parallel importing GTIs! On resale it might be evident to some buyers (but not all) that there is a mismatch between the VIN year and the Reg Year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedude74 Posted May 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Hi checked the VIN and it was built in 2006, also it has been PDI'd by a VW dealer and they confirmed that it is UK spec. my only concern is the 2 yr warranty that is comes with which begins from date of first registration. pro = very good price for the full spec ( minus leather ) and has the UK spec etc, also 2007 reg ! con's = warranty, part ex with VW garages , saying that tho i don't think i would part ex with a stealer anyway. thoughts/advice ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyGTi Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 I'd compare the price with the cheapest imports (cars4charities, Motorprovider & Simpledeal come to mind) and then decide if it's still worth it. Most of these will get you around 15% - 18% off list and will be a brand new MY07, or even MY08 model if you wait a month or two. Are you saying the warranty is only 2 years (like an import) or 3 years (like a UK dealer supllied car) ? Sounds like the car is well specced and if it's the colour & gearbox you want I'd probably go for it but only if the price is still significantly less than a new import. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Hi checked the VIN and it was built in 2006, also it has been PDI'd by a VW dealer and they confirmed that it is UK spec. [/ QUOTE ] Sounds like dealer imported car to me. Which TBH is fine - so long as they aren't asking UK car money for it. Because you can bet your bottom dollar they'll give you less for it if you were trading it. VW Customer care will tell you for sure... 0800 711 811 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tribs Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Its not from West Sussex Specialist Cars is it? They have ordered quite a few GTI V which were manufactured from near the end of 05 to the beginning of 06. They are very high spec but they have no idea of their origin. These could be the same as the Motorpoint cars although the spec is slightly better and most importantly, they have 2 year VW warranty. The cars are listed as £18,995 which is a very good price. Their OTR charges seem a bit excessive though at around £600. I called MotorProvider and got a quote of £19K OTR. Its a lower spec (I feel I don't need Parking Sensors, Sunroof 6CD etc) but it will be straight from the factory. Only downside is 18 week wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Parking sensors and Sunroof are well worth the £600 premium IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luck1ng Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 I live close to West Sussex Specialist Cars and went down to see them, All of the cars on the forecourt were damaged and looked very old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tribs Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Parking sensors and Sunroof are well worth the £600 premium IMO. [/ QUOTE ] Ordinarily yes, but at the price of having a car thats actually over 12 months old and without knowing where its been all this time? I believe Motorprovider could add those 2 options at around £700. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tribs Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I live close to West Sussex Specialist Cars and went down to see them, All of the cars on the forecourt were damaged and looked very old! [/ QUOTE ] What kind of damage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutkins Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Don't want to drag up the past too much or indeed go off topic, but I think most people on here agreed (after much discussion) that Motorpoint should be avoided unless you are looking to buy a car they already have in stock. I had one on order and had delay after delay (and lots of what I now know to be lies from them), as did others. In the end they stop offering GTI's made to order because of the bad press they were getting. I also cancelled my order in the end. However for stock cars their prices there prices are pretty much as cheap as you'll find... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_is_Back Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Motorpoint should be avoided unless you are looking to buy a car they already have in stock. [/ QUOTE ] Are you confusing Motorpoint with Motorprovider? IIRC the issues were: Motorpoint - not UK spec and/or 'old' model years sold at discount. Motorprovider - delays on factory orders. Cheap prices on stock (I bought one). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutkins Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Yep - I am indeed getting them confused you're totally right I was talking about Motorprovider sorry. There's also a 'Motordepot' that do GTI's just to make it even more confusing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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