On a whim I searched the list of Craig last night and found a 2009 GTI for sale in my area for near-challenge money. Rebuilt title, but the car didn't look too bad in the pictures. I haven't contacted the seller to check it out yet. I'll share the link, possible deal or best to run away? https://tallahassee.craigslist.org/cto/d/greenville-2009-vw-gti/7392393946.html
These fall under my rule of "Nothing more expensive than a cheap German car" and "You're buying the seller, not the car". What I mean by that is you need to buy a car from someone who's maintained it properly and has the records to prove it.
Otherwise be prepared for it to empty your wallet in a hurry since it'll be a hot mess. By the time you're done getting it back up and going you'll have spent more than what a much nicer example would cost.
In reply to docwyte :
The seller admits some issues with the car in the ad, and that rebuilt title does not give me a warm and fuzzy feeling either. I really don't need the car especially with the red flags in this listing. Looks to be a nice project, but I already have one of those sitting in my driveway in need of attention. Think i'll pass on this one. Thanks for the advice docwyte!
Yeah, I think the Mk5s were excellent *new* cars but it seems like they have not aged well and both the TSI and FSI variants have their own unique issues. Especially with a rebuilt title, you should be running, not walking away.
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