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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Ryan90GTI on 31 January 2021, 00:32
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I've had the advert saved in my documents for the last 3 months but can't bring myself to post it.
Any advice?
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This was the last picture I took in the summer
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Sounds like you don’t really want to sell.
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Keep it Ryan it looks fantastic.
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Nearly every car I've ever sold I've sort of regretted. I look after my cars and don't sell them because there is anything wrong with them, but just because I get bored with them, usually after a year or so......
Having said that, the missus drives the Golf and says I am not allowed to ever change it......
We've had it 18 months now, so looks like it might be around a bit longer....!!??
But if you have itchy feet or lifestyle issues dictate a change then so be it ( a 3 door wouldn't suit our family circs...)
But the performance of the GTi spoils you, it will be hard ( ie expensive!) to replace....!
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Check out post #51 in the Software Issues thread.
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Nearly every car I've ever sold I've sort of regretted. I look after my cars and don't sell them because there is anything wrong with them, but just because I get bored with them, usually after a year or so......
Having said that, the missus drives the Golf and says I am not allowed to ever change it......
We've had it 18 months now, so looks like it might be around a bit longer....!!??
But if you have itchy feet or lifestyle issues dictate a change then so be it ( a 3 door wouldn't suit our family circs...)
But the performance of the GTi spoils you, it will be hard ( ie expensive!) to replace....!
I'm the same. The reason for possibly selling up is to help fund a future potential house build. The GTI was my dream car but another dream is to build an off grid/ eco house
The sale of the GTi will be a good chunk of money to invest/bank for the future.
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Question is, would you replace it with something else? Ie do you need that car or do you have more cars already?
If you are going to replace it, would the change over liberate much cash?
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I usually swap cars every few years but I can't see myself selling the GTI for a long time.
I was a bit 'what's all the fuss about?' when I first got it, but since then it's just grown on me so much, I can't part with it.
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Question is, would you replace it with something else? Ie do you need that car or do you have more cars already?
If you are going to replace it, would the change over liberate much cash?
I've got myself a little £500 runabout in anticipation of selling the Golf but it still doesn't make it easy.
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I was a bit 'what's all the fuss about?' when I first got it, but since then it's just grown on me so much, I can't part with it.
Often see similar comments in long term reviews of the mk7 gti.
I think the mk7 will be looked back upon as something special.
And that’s a very nice looking example, Ryan- I’d be very reluctant to sell that. Hope you make the right decision.
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Looks stunning and 3 door as well. :cool: As my dad used to say, if in doubt do nowt!
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I'll just say a friend sold his mk7 as he grew bored of it and has regretted that decision since.
The overall comfort and package as a whole is unmatched unless you spend a fair bit more on another vehicle.
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Often see similar comments in long term reviews of the mk7 gti.
I think the mk7 will be looked back upon as something special.
It does seem to perfectly blend everything you'd want from a daily.
I've never know a car so successfully get out of your way, and yet still be fun and engaging at the slightest opportunity.
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This is not your average should I sell or not scenario. Normally you would be weighing up the pros and cons of moving to a new (probably but not always) better car and whether it is worth the financial outlay.
In this case, it is a life decision to fund a house build and you have to look at the bigger picture. If dropping out of performance hatch ownership for a few years is the price to pay to achieve that, it may well be worth it. You can always jump back in when ready.
Also, if you are doing some of the building work yourself, you may need a hack for transporting materials in addition to your Golf anyway. Depends if what else you have suits that job.
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This is not your average should I sell or not scenario. Normally you would be weighing up the pros and cons of moving to a new (probably but not always) better car and whether it is worth the financial outlay.
In this case, it is a life decision to fund a house build and you have to look at the bigger picture. If dropping out of performance hatch ownership for a few years is the price to pay to achieve that, it may well be worth it. You can always jump back in when ready.
Also, if you are doing some of the building work yourself, you may need a hack for transporting materials in addition to your Golf anyway. Depends if what else you have suits that job.
Very well said - this is exactly the mental battle I've had with myself daily. As baka says, it's the perfect daily driver and when you want it to be it can be extremely good fun.
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I'm a bit stumped as to what price I'd put it up for sale for tbh, I've been offered £12,000 which is likely based on age, mileage and service history but when I look on Auto Trader there's a lot of crap for 12-13k.
When I bought it was quite a bit more than most other used GTI's but the previous owner who was a forum member on here went nuts with the spec sheet so to me it was worth the premium - would that still be the case, maybe, maybe not. For me, I always look to buy the best spec car available and if that means waiting X amount of months and paying more then so be it but I know not everyone will be the same.
I guess I could put it up for sale for what I'd be happy to let it go for and be patient the right buyer came along?
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May be worth contacting Andrew @ Volkswizard as he is always on the look out for immaculate and slightly unusual GTI's (3 door and the Belvedere's being the unusual bit...).
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May be worth contacting Andrew @ Volkswizard as he is always on the look out for immaculate and slightly unusual GTI's (3 door and the Belvedere's being the unusual bit...).
That's not a bad shout to be fair, an option I hadn't thought of.
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I'm a bit stumped as to what price I'd put it up for sale for tbh, I've been offered £12,000 which is likely based on age, mileage and service history but when I look on Auto Trader there's a lot of crap for 12-13k.
When I bought it was quite a bit more than most other used GTI's but the previous owner who was a forum member on here went nuts with the spec sheet so to me it was worth the premium - would that still be the case, maybe, maybe not. For me, I always look to buy the best spec car available and if that means waiting X amount of months and paying more then so be it but I know not everyone will be the same.
I guess I could put it up for sale for what I'd be happy to let it go for and be patient the right buyer came along?
You’ll have to take the same approach to selling as you do buying.
If you want to sell (or buy for that matter) quick you have to accept what’s available at the time. If you’re more discerning then you’ll have to wait for someone like yourself to come along as a buyer and you’ll be glad that you did I reckon.
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Have you got a quick wbac quote?
That's a low ball trade price, use that as your utterly minimum price and go from there. If you are trying to sell privately its probably worth at least ten percent more than wbac say, possibly as much as twenty percent.
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Feel struck driving gold with the TCR, ticks all my boxes, and as much sure there is case for others definitely cannot see me parting with, in fact given the lower than usual mileage still feel in honeymoon stage and there is lots of getting to know and appreciate miles yet to come.
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Will the sale of your current house pay for the new build?
We built a new house a couple of years ago. We sold our old house well and managed the financial side of the build well, which meant that we didn't need to cash in anything else in to pay for it. Building design is my thing and I have many clients that sell up and move into rented short term and pay for it that way.