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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Refurbished. on 24 April 2022, 11:48
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I’ve had my 2017 GTI for 18 months and it’s time for a change. I’m the second owner and it’s a nice spec-
Atlantic blue, 5 door, DSG. 230PS
Art Velour trim
Park Assist with rear camera
Dynaudio
Winter pack
I bought it at 6k miles. It’s on 12k miles now.
Full VWSH. Last serviced in March.
I think the rest of the spec is standard- virtual cockpit, nav, Car play etc.
I was going to try PistonHeads for an advert. I’ve seen something I fancy. Whats the price point?
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Check similar age / spec cars on sites such as Auto Trader, and get prices from some of the car buying websites such as WBAC, Motorway, Wizzle. Once you’ve done that, it might also be worth checking out what your local VW dealer would give you for it. Most dealers are short of good quality used stock due to new car supply issues, low supply and high demand for new-ish used cars, so you might be pleasantly surprised.
What are you looking to replace your GTI with?
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Think I might try an S3. I’d also like a Countryman JCW but the later high power (306hp) are all priced too close to £30k.
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I’ve put an advert on PH. Had an offer of £21 but on current prices I think it’s worth a little more. Cheers.
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Think I might try an S3. I’d also like a Countryman JCW but the later high power (306hp) are all priced too close to £30k.
Took delivery of a new countryman jcw today.
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I’d be interested in your thoughts.
I almost bought an S3 last week. Lovely condition and spec and only 14k. But a year older than my car and 1k miles more. Plus, I think I’d prefer to re home the golf first.
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I’d be interested in your thoughts.
I almost bought an S3 last week. Lovely condition and spec and only 14k. But a year older than my car and 1k miles more. Plus, I think I’d prefer to re home the golf first.
It’s the wife’s car which to be honest we use as the family car. She had the previous one with the 230? or so Bhp. It was fine but never really had the legs or felt sporty. That being said it was a fantastic car. Huge amount of space, comfy and nice tech like wireless car play which is fantastic for short journeys etc.
They’re not everyone’s cup of tea but we liked enough to get the new version. With the same engine as the m135i is addressed the main shortcoming of the old model plus a few nice tweaks to go along. We managed to order with a significant discount before the shortages but have had to wait some time for it. This was a pain we also lucky as inadvertently we sold at height of second hand prices.
The 306 model really is nice if you look past the gate and take it for what it is. It’s never going to be a golf r/gti and never a Porsche macan. But it ticks lots of boxes and fills a gap that not many cars do.
The new one as said only arrived yesterday so can’t speak to much on it so far, but if you do have any questions just ask.
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I’d be interested in your thoughts.
I almost bought an S3 last week. Lovely condition and spec and only 14k. But a year older than my car and 1k miles more. Plus, I think I’d prefer to re home the golf first.
That seems like a steal for an S3 in this market?
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Sorry, that wasn’t clear- 14k miles on the S3. 66 plate. One owner but £23k
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Car sold at £23k to the first viewing. Prices for these cars are still insanely strong. It’s bonkers really.
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£23k for a 2017 with 12k miles sounds like somebody got a good deal - auto trader only has a few in that spec all around 24/25k - the market does still seem mad on these.
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Thinking of changing mine soon - PCP is up some time in July. Very torn on whether to stump up the £11k balloon, or to try something else. M2 Competition is on my radar as the front runner. Part of me wants to go electric, but they are just so expensive (for the ones I'm interested) and I'm not sure if I would get on with the lifestyle change, lack of engine noise etc, and I don't know if they'd just be a bit boring for me.
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Thinking of changing mine soon - PCP is up some time in July. Very torn on whether to stump up the £11k balloon, or to try something else.
I'd be getting some valuations from somewhere like Motorway, then pay the balloon and sell it to cash in your equity. You'd probably do better than part exchanging it and letting the dealer tell you how much equity you have in it. That's all well and good tho, as you might need to have to wait for ever for a new car, or pay a premium for a used one.
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Thinking of changing mine soon - PCP is up some time in July. Very torn on whether to stump up the £11k balloon, or to try something else.
I'd be getting some valuations from somewhere like Motorway, then pay the balloon and sell it to cash in your equity. You'd probably do better than part exchanging it and letting the dealer tell you how much equity you have in it. That's all well and good tho, as you might need to have to wait for ever for a new car, or pay a premium for a used one.
Yes I'd definitely be selling privately rather than giving it to the dealer. At the risk of sounding like "i KnOw WhAt I hAve," my GTI is very well specced and doesn't have tons of miles on. It is in need of some TLC (paint scrapes and white worm), but they are easily sorted.
The only other blemish is that it doesn't have a full service history. It has been fully serviced, but it hasn't got a full history, as the garage I used (Vindis Huntingdon) never updated the log book back in 2020, which I only discovered upon taking it to an indie in 2021. Any idea if I can get this sorted?
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The only other blemish is that it doesn't have a full service history. It has been fully serviced, but it hasn't got a full history, as the garage I used (Vindis Huntingdon) never updated the log book back in 2020, which I only discovered upon taking it to an indie in 2021. Any idea if I can get this sorted?
If you’ve got the invoice for the service as evidence it was carried out, then get Vindis Huntingdon to update the digital record. Alternatively, if you contact Vindis service department and tell them when the service was carried out, they should be able to backtrack through their service department records and see that they serviced your car, and then update VW’s online system.
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That would be great if they could, otherwise any buyer would just have to take my word for it. I'll give them a try.
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That’s strong money I might think about selling my own 68 plate performance If they are making that
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This week I have been looking at offers for my 2018, 230 6 speed dsg (pre OPF, see strap below) with 14k miles and in immaculate condition. Offers aren’t near £23k. I was able to look at the dealers valuation screens. I have tried Motorway and CarWow and two local dealers, (Northern Ireland) one was VW, the other not. Offers are around £21k. Selling prices for your own car are now falling but unsurprisingly not for cars you are trying to acquire. I looked at cars similar to mine on the dealers forecourts this week and they are priced around £21 - 22k. That’s my experience this week.
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WBAC were bidding sub £18k. As I say, I took £23. Which is still a lot cheaper than any other comparable car on sale and the explanation why the buyer travelled 4hrs plus to come and get it. Don’t be put off by the daft bids online. I just took a look at how much cars were advertised at and priced a little under.