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Re: [OT]- What to look for in a '98 GTI?



Cmr446@cs.com wrote:
> 
>   I'm helping a friend who's looking at replacing his 94 Jetta with a 98 GTI.
> It's the VR6, 5spd, with only 8K miles on it.  Considering the year and
> milage, I wonder what it was used for, or if it spent more time in the garage
> for repairs instead of keeping it out of the weather. Any of the listers have
> some advice on what to look for, major concerns, tech updates/bulletins? My
> first question to the dealer will be to look at the service records.
> 
>  TIA
> Carl
> 77rocco
> 89fox
> 
> --

Look under the car for oil stains, bent and scrape, repairs, etc. Look
for front or rear collision damage and have a smog/compression test
done.

TBerk

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