Problems to look for when buying 2nd hand CC

S3 · Post by S3 » Tue May 18, 2004 3:22 pm

I am going to look at a 51-reg 2.0 SE later this week for my girlfriend and was just wondering what would be the common things to look for that go wrong, i.e. common problems that most people seem to experience.

As you can imagine, if there are tell tale signs of problems, I would like the garage to fix them before I buy!

Many thanks

MattB · Post by **MattB** » Tue May 18, 2004 3:29 pm

Make sure it's got a full warranty!!! A 51 plate will be running out of the Pug 3 year warranty soon I guess - see how much an extended warranty would cost.

Also check for signs of leakages from the door seals, any strange vibrations from the engine and make sure that the roof goes up & down OK (test it several times to make sure).

Alig · Post by **Alig** » Tue May 18, 2004 9:12 pm

Is there an optional extra year on warranty, does anyone know?

I ask because my car is coming up for a year old and its got 3 years warranty left, which has all been transferred to me as the new owner. I just assumed it was a 4 year warranty to start with..

A little confused, but happy about it!

teddy206 GTi · Post by **teddy206 GTi** » Tue May 18, 2004 10:52 pm

Check for leaky front dampers - just get your hand under the arch and pull back the damper dust boot a bit.
Also get it up to about 50 - 55 mph in 4th and try dropping down to 3rd gear. Check it doesn't grate.
3rd is good for about 90mph so 55mph isn't much.

S3 · Post by S3 » Wed May 19, 2004 9:05 am

Thanks for all your help folks... looking forward to test driving the CC at the weekend! I just hope it's a sunny day!

bif · Post by **bif** » Wed May 19, 2004 9:58 am

Might be best if it is p*ssing it down.