Returning to the GTI - Help needed to find one !!

[Darren VDub]

Hi all.

After selling my MK5 GTi at the end of 2009, I purchased a nearly new 320D M Sport. Absolutely stunning car, but absolutely more stunning when it sat in the garage for long spells in two harsh winters. Anyway, in March 11, the BMW was sold and a Ford Kuga AWD Titanium purchased. Another nice car, but not for me - should have had a longer test drive !!!!!!

So after burning two big buckets of cash, I intend to come back to the GTI. I'm looking for another 5 door with leather, phone prep and 18" Monzas as a minimum, ideally in Black/Carbon/Steel Grey. Would prefer Carbon and ideally 60 plate ish up.

Finding it difficult to pick one up and when you do, dealers want £30k for theres and want to pay £18k for the Kuga that cost £27k 6 months ago. Ouch !!   

Any help appreciated !!

[am1w]

£27k for a Ford and then a £9k drop in 6 months! Good Lord, that just shows how valueless Fords still are.

Why don't you get an R with 4WD? Mind you it has got a miserable sized boot which is no good if you have a family with young kids. Additionally, it simlpy does not look as good as a GTI.

If you want a good value for money GTI go for a new Ed35 as it comes practically fully loaded and is far better value than a similarly specced standard GTI. It will also hold its value better when sale time comes.

PM evo1986 as your first port of call. He is a VW dealer and posts on this Forum. His dealership is Inchcape Cheltenham. He is very helpful and I am sure he will be more than capable to source you a car.

[evo1986]

Only bad thing is that there is no stock edition 35s, so means ordering however one of the cars I have on order will be here mid-end November! As more time goes buy the kugar goes down but yes the edition 35 is the no brained car to order over standard gti.

[Darren VDub]

Due to the loss on the Kuga, looking to get something under 25k, ideally 6 months to 1 year old. If I go for the 35, its pushing that bit further.

Have been offered a brand new white 5 dr, DSG, with cloth, 18" monzas, luxury pack, winter pack, parking sensors, cruise and DAB for £24k. In the showroom and ready to go.

So waiting for a price on mine, but still mulling over if a) the colour is right for me and b) really wanted leather.....

More internet searching tonight !

[Jimmymature]

Due to the loss on the Kuga, looking to get something under 25k, ideally 6 months to 1 year old. If I go for the 35, its pushing that bit further.

Have been offered a brand new white 5 dr, DSG, with cloth, 18" monzas, luxury pack, winter pack, parking sensors, cruise and DAB for £24k. In the showroom and ready to go.

So waiting for a price on mine, but still mulling over if a) the colour is right for me and b) really wanted leather.....

More internet searching tonight !

£24k? is that the GTI or GTD?  Seems very cheap for the GTI - nice deal if you ask me.  You might find at that price you'll get bottom money for your trade-in.


Jim

[Darren VDub]

No its a brand new GTI, unregistered.

Apparently, it was a PAT car, which I think was a special offer from VW

[Jimmymature]

No its a brand new GTI, unregistered.

Apparently, it was a PAT car, which I think was a special offer from VW

That deal is amazing mate imo, there are more expensive cars with that spec that have done 10k miles on VW used website.

P.S. I wouldnt worry about the leather, if I got another GTI I wouldnt get leather or DSG and save nearly £3k

Jim

[Steve30]

Leather In the gti is rubbish IMO, DSG is a must but that price 

[am1w]

Have been offered a brand new white 5 dr, DSG, with cloth, 18" monzas, luxury pack, winter pack, parking sensors, cruise and DAB for £24k. In the showroom and ready to go.

Take it if it also has ACC.
The white will grow on you.

[Jimmymature]

Have been offered a brand new white 5 dr, DSG, with cloth, 18" monzas, luxury pack, winter pack, parking sensors, cruise and DAB for £24k. In the showroom and ready to go.

Take it if it also has ACC.
The white will grow on you.

At that price if it has ACC as well it must be joke......


Jim