stevenh 0 Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 Hi guys,I am new to this forum, in fact just registered last night!I have spent the last 3 years over on Honda Revolutions as I had a Prelude 2.2 VTEC but I am looking to get a VR6 to replace it.I have found one which has FVWSH, 64K, mint but was declared SORN in April and I think has sat for around 4 weeks not being used - the guy who owns it also has an E43 AMG Merc, 968 Cabriolet, 911 Cabriolet and a Lotus Elan so the Golf is not really required!My query is when I checked under the oil cap there was a slight milky residue but nothing major - we had driven for around 15 minutes at a mix of motorway and a-roads.Is this a problem? or would you maybe expect a certain amount of condensation build up on a car that has sat for a few weeks?On the drive, the oil temp went up to 94 degrees - is this normal as well?There was also a weird noise coming from around the airbox area, kinda like a slight throbbing noise??I did check the bits I have gleaned from posts on here - the rear doors have had the reinforced plates welded in to fix the rust around the hinge. The guy has had the car resprayed when he bought it (photo evidence) as it had a few parking dings, etc. but not crashed.He also has 2 sets of BBS alloys, one set have been refurbed and are pretty mint.The car had a new sump fitted in Feb due to the oil one spotting his driveway. The sunroof and all electrics work apart from the n/s/r elec window which he says is a chaffed wire which ties in with what I have read on here.The heated seats work too.The fuel comp was reading 24mpg - is this around the average I should expect? I was hoping for slightly higher, but c'est la vie - it's not a shopping trolley after all!Last thing, he is asking Link to post Share on other sites
Petesvw 0 Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 With the milky residue and the engine temp getting to94 c in fifteen minutes, for me would point towards the head gasket been gone. It could just be due to short journeys though. Price seems a bit high too, compare on auto trader site or parkers guide.; ) Link to post Share on other sites
stevenh 0 Posted May 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 Thought it was priced a wee bit high!IS the engine temp the same as the oil temp? I can not remember where about the needle was sitting on the water temp dial. Link to post Share on other sites
stu h 0 Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 after a short journey like that its not unusual to see mayo on the filler cap. if you are unsure go back and take it for a longer drive. if the sller knows you are genuine then he shouldn't mind.not sure about the price - as peter said -find similar cars on autotrader.as for the oil temp -it sounds ok if you'd been up to motorway speeds.best of luck mate Link to post Share on other sites
Eat this 2 Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 oil temp is fine mate take it for a ecent run as posted above the throbbing COULD be a wheel bearing i had 1 knackered when i bought the car price is a little high but it has been resprayed which aint cheap from ur post the seller sounds genuine and thats half the battle tbh ps good luck and theres a few selling vrs on here if it falls through Link to post Share on other sites
stevenh 0 Posted May 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 Going to see another one later on.The following link shows the 2 cars, bottom one was this morning, middle one is the next one! **killed the link as it's messing up the page justification**This one has no leather but has aircon which the first one didn't.3 door looks better imo but 5 door is useful for my wee girl.Decisions, decisions !lol P.S. Thanks for the help guys! Link to post Share on other sites
Eat this 2 Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 there was a cpl of highlines for sale here check classifieds section Link to post Share on other sites
stevenh 0 Posted May 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 Just bought the 3 door !amazed 1997 R, 71K, FVWSH, all electrics work. Feels much 'tighter' than the 5-door, more instant throttle response, better pickup, new discs/pads on the front, pads rear, exhaust, etc. Does need 2 front tyres - any recommendations? and a wheel refurb but well happy! Pick her up on Tuesday.Looks like i'll be hanging around here then! Link to post Share on other sites
tinny22 11 Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 sounds nice any picstinny22 Link to post Share on other sites
stevenh 0 Posted May 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 Just the Auto Trader one at present: And the bumph from the ad:VOLKSWAGEN Golf VR6, R reg.71000 miles, Black, 3dr, taxed & Motd, 2 previous owners, FVWSH, PAS, e/sr, Cat 1 remote alarm, CD player, very clean inside and out. Link to post Share on other sites
MrBen 0 Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 Can't beat a black 3dr VR! Looks nice, and worn front tyres aren't exactly unusual on these!! Price sounds a bit high to me, but I was a bit lucky with the price I paid for mine!! Link to post Share on other sites
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