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olliejones8

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24th Apr 08 at 20:03

Hi guys, right as above, my mates looking at a 106 GTI 2moz and wants me to go look with him.

Is there anything we should look out for that go wrong or any signs its a poor car or not been looked after????

You guys know loads about cars and im sure many of you have had a 106 GTI so any help/advice would be greatly received

cheers guys

[Edited on 24-04-2008 by olliejones8]

Ludacris Turbo

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24th Apr 08 at 20:18

Dan295

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24th Apr 08 at 20:19

leaking roofs apparently

olliejones8

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24th Apr 08 at 20:20

quote:
Originally posted by Ludacris Turbo

[Edited on 24-04-2008 by olliejones8]

olliejones8

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24th Apr 08 at 20:20

quote:
Originally posted by Dan295
leaking roofs apparently

any obv places to look and check?

mk4_astra

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24th Apr 08 at 20:24

any sign of gearbox and clutch problems which i think are the 2 main weak points on these so just check biting point is ok, notchy gear change, clutch slipping etc.

also they are rev happy engines so check for white gunk in the oil.

theres alot of 106 gti/saxo vts owners on here so expect more info

Dan295

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24th Apr 08 at 20:25

quote:
Originally posted by olliejones8

quote:
Originally posted by Dan295
leaking roofs apparently

any obv places to look and check?

the roof

im not honestly sure mate, someone on here had bought one, he posted about the same thing before buying it, after, buying it, driving it , modifying it etc so search for it mate

olliejones8

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24th Apr 08 at 20:36

haha, yeah i guessed the roof but just wondered if it was byt the pillars or something.

iv had a search but couldnt find anything

JM_16v

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24th Apr 08 at 20:46

leaking sunroof, slipping clutches, cv gaitors i suppose, check it ideles from cold nice and once its warm it revs nicely

cesil

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24th Apr 08 at 21:19

when i had mine the sunroof leaked! used to do my head in as i used to get the alarm senser wet in stop it workin

when i had mine i must of bin unlucky, first my headgaket went then gearbox then ecu probs. was a quick lil bugger when it actually ran tho

Mark Prydderch

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24th Apr 08 at 21:24

http://www.106owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=21198

I'd check this out. Haven't read it myself but i'm sure it has something of use to you.

Tommy L

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24th Apr 08 at 21:32

quote:
Originally posted by olliejones8

quote:
Originally posted by Ludacris Turbo

[Edited on 24-04-2008 by olliejones8]

He is saying look out for popcorn

John

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24th Apr 08 at 21:33

It gets into all the nooks and crannies, good advice.

mark_gsi

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24th Apr 08 at 21:36

rear axle the wheels are straight, on mine 1 wheel is slightly out and appaerntly its a fortune to fix or a new axle.

[Edited on 24-04-2008 by mark_gsi]

SRI-LEE

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24th Apr 08 at 21:39

rear axles go on em abit if lowerd and that jack the back end up and feel for play side to side and up and down

olliejones8

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24th Apr 08 at 21:59

quote:
Originally posted by Mark Prydderch
http://www.106owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=21198

I'd check this out. Haven't read it myself but i'm sure it has something of use to you.

legend cheers mate

scottmmw

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25th Apr 08 at 08:33

leaky sunroof, driveshafts - cv joints, old radiators, coilpacks, injectors

Jas

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25th Apr 08 at 08:38

driveshafts (I had endless probs)
Gearbox
Clutch / release bearing (listen when at idle in neutral, make sure the clutch isnt being pressed when the seller starts it up.

otherwise, nice choice

olliejones8

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25th Apr 08 at 08:42

i hate to sound dumb but how do i check the driveshafts and the rear axel?

cheers for the advice guys.

whats the right sort of price for a 98 106 gti with 66k on clock??

scottmmw

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25th Apr 08 at 13:04

i paid 2700 for mine with 62k, complete history on it. I thought that was a good price.
Check the driveshafts by putting it on full lock and slowly move forward, you will ere the joints clicking if they are nackered or the cj joints have split and lost there packing grease

dannymccann

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25th Apr 08 at 13:48

They can be French, common problem so I've heard.

Jules

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25th Apr 08 at 13:55

Cracks in the B pillar
Bubbling around the windscreen seal
Corroded chassis legs/rails
Damaged crossmembers
Side exit exhausts by the front wheel
Poorly fitted Combat kits
Headlight eyebrows
Lexus lights
LED washer jets
Noisy cam chain
Rust in corners of boot under carpet

Should cover it

Chris205

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25th Apr 08 at 14:33

the problems with the rear axle's are the trailing arms, if the bearings are fuked, i.e the wheels are sitting it, then your best off getting a new axle, check for creaking noises in the torsion bars as well

Also check how it idles, and if it pulls strong throughout the rev range, which it should do, you should feel a bit more pull at 5k as well

Engines are pretty strong, check for play in engine and gearbox mounts and check oil cap for signs of creamy slushy liquid, which is a sign of the headgasket going or gone

If it is clunking or making a noise from the CV joing you will have to replace the whole driveshaft as you cant buy the CV joints seperate on these

Overall very nice cars, check for crash damage and id advise to a hpi check before you go and view it

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