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[Leec212]

Hi everyone . I've joined as I'm thinking of getting a scirocco 2 tsi model hopefully in the next month or so. And just looking for ideas and tips . Seems a great forum tho some gorgeous motors on here !!!

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[Jester]

Welcome mate! What trim are you hoping for man?

[wilko154]

I bought one this weekend mate, highly recommend it!

[Leec212]

Well I'm open to ideas at the moment but really like them in white mate

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[Leec212]

I'm looking on autotrader every 5 mins ha

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[Maisonian]

It's a car that pays to do your research on, like everything; you get out what you out in!

It'll depend on budget, personal preference and a dash of luck. Trust your gut if buying from the second hand market! The 2.0 TSI is a great engine, plenty of power and facility to tune to your desires. Remember, most things can be changed if you're not 100% keen (and there's the guides to do so here funny enough!) so invest in a Roc that's been looked after and it'll stand you in good stead, whatever you decide on!

Also buy a white one, they're easily the best colour. Just be prepared to wash it every three minutes

Any questions or adverts you'd like a second opinion on, just bring them up here; there's plenty of knowledge around that I'm sure people were willing to share! Best of luck!

[Leec212]

Thanks mate that's good advice I'll certainly post the adverts on here to see wot u all think . Ill be spending Around 8.5 k having looked into it a little the gt seems a good option with it being chain driven but all depends on wot pops up in budget

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[Maisonian]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... /usedcars/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

2.0 TSI GT up for sale; few minor mods and not bad mileage in white. £8.4k

Something along these lines maybe?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... /usedcars/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Silver GT petrol for around the same price; leather innards (can vouch for these having gott'em myself)

[Leec212]

Yeah that silver one looks perfect with the leather . Would you not be put off buying private compared to trade ?

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[Maisonian]

There are definitely a few advantages to buying from a dealership Vs private; warranty and backup if there's anything that goes wrong. I bought mine from a VW Inchcape dealership for just such a reason.

On the flip side, I bought my 25th Anni GTI privately and it was perfect from day 1. If you've got someone on hand to give it a really good look over & you're happy with the history and state of the car then there's no reason that private sale is a bad idea, you'll also get it 5-10% cheaper than dealership.

You can always have a look and say no thanks if you're not sure, trust your gut as you'll get a pretty quick idea from the seller of its been looked after over time.

[Leec212]

Thanks mate good advice. Think the warranty may sway me ha

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[Maisonian]

Yeah, good shout when you're spending that kind of money. What you might want to do is push them to service the car before handover as part of the deal; see if you can get the buy-in for jobs such as the oil change/cam belt etc. I got the DSG oil changed as part of the sale agreement when i bought mine, and negotiated the Cambelt change at a lower price too.

[Leec212]

That's a great idea I didn't think of getting them to do that sort of thing too

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