Buying a Scirocco this weekend (second hand) Advice please

[Kingsworth]

Hey guys.

I've put a deposit down on a Scirocco and I'm going to view/pick it up etc this weekend. It's a 2.0 TSI DSG 2010 (60 plate). 37k miles.

What kind of questions should I be asking when I pick it up and what sort of things should I be looking for?

Also, i've read a lot about this '40k mile' service. At 37k miles i'm guessing this is something I'd need to do soonish or is there a chance it's been done already etc?

Thanks in advance!

[Cuprabob]

You.need to look at the service.history and see when the last service.was carried out and what was done. At 40k miles the DSG oil & filter has to be changed. Cost is around £180 at a dealer.

You also want to know what servoce regime the car has been on;
Time & Distance - service every 9,300 miles / 12 months
Longlife - variable intervals up to a maximum of 18,600 miles./ 24 months.

You also wanr to check the rear tyres for tread stepping / sawtooth wear pattern which causes rumbling / droning. Sounds like a wheel bearing on the way out.

[Billc]

Check if the clip to resolve the wastegate rattle has been fitted : http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/ ... f=2&t=9276" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Gaz r]

Have a read of this: http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/ ... =2&t=18676" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; it is for a new car, but some of it will apply to you.
Try and make sure everything works, when I viewed mine the electric lumbar support wasn't working on both seats and they sorted that. Have a good look at the fit of all the interior trim, if it's had any work done check its been put back together properly. I had a couple of niggles with mine, but luckily the guides on here helped me to sort it quite easily.
If there's 2 keys, there should be! Make sure they both work.

Prepare your face for the massive grin you'll have on it on the way home!! Enjoy...

[moulin12]

Couple of weak spots can be suspension creaks and dry boots. Also tailgate stop rattles. Have a look at the evo thread for other common issues: http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/ ... 10&t=13001" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;