60 plate estate - what to look out for?

[Bcc212]

VRS obviously.

It's done 31k I think.

Also I'm looking at a 12 plate Monte Carlo. Same question?

Edited 26 January, 2015 by Bcc212

[ang9444]

For the monte look out for the pull to the left that a lot of them experience (including mine until they changed the front tyres). Also see what tyres are on it already as the dunlops seem to be the issue. Apart from that i don't know what else.

[fabiamk2SE]

Warranty history with a vrs, oil burner? Etc.

Monte. What engine?

[Bcc212]

Ahhhh, so what am i looking out for? New engine? Or just any warranty it's been in for? Are they able to disclose that?

1.2tsi 105hp on the monte. I'm expecting that to be fair and square.

Luckily the missus is having the VRS and poodling about everywhere.

[fabiamk2SE]

Yeah they should tell you what warranty its been in for, if its had a replacement engine or what not.

George (goneoffski) is pretty much the expert on this. He should be along soon id of thought (: he knows the ins and outs.

[Furbytom]

As above check the warranty history carefully. If any hint of excessive oil use (failed tests etc) then be very wary. If it's had a complete new engine it maybe ok but if it's just had tests and possibly the "breather" mod then I'd walk away.

Most are very good tho with no issues!

[Bcc212]

Will do, dealer has to give me a good enough reason to buy one at the moment. Prices are about £500 too much on both cars to make it affordable.

[Wakey]

I would make a point of speaking to the service dept on the warranty etc and not the sales person

[Furbytom]

I would make a point of speaking to the service dept on the warranty etc and not the sales person

^this. Or alternatively contact Skoda UK for the details.

[Ootohere]

Is the car a 'Skoda Approved Used Car' with the 12 month Warranty that comes with that.

Or a Dealers Sales car & with some other Warranty they provide?

 

Be sure the Brake Fluid Change has been done on the Service History, or you will be paying for that.

I would want it to have New Spark Plugs in.

The latest Skoda ECU Update done.

&

The Service Campaign work on the DSG already if it was a car that needed it doing.

[Bcc212]

After reading so much about these engines. I just don't want to run the risk. I'm looking at buying 2 Monte Carlo's instead.