Advice on Used MK7 GTI PP

[clarkeysntfc]

Hi Folks

New poster here, and just checking in for a bit of advice from those more knowledgeable than me so if you can help that would be super  .

Looking at nearly new hot hatches to help avoid some depreciation. Contenders are: BMW M140i Auto, Audi S3 DSG (v likely over budget) and the GTI PP DSG.

There are a few GTI PP's with low miles on sale via VW dealers for around £25k with reasonable spec such as 19" wheels, leather and the Pro Sat Nav upgrade. I definitely want the 19" wheels for the looks. Is there anything else spec-wise I should definitely go with?

Question is, does ~£24/25k on a 16 or 66 plate with low miles represent a decent value purchase compared to the discounts available via new purchases?

I'm keen to avoid buying used at that price when I could have bought new for a similar. Any pointers on spec and expected price appreciated!

[fredgroves]

Its quite pricey for a 2nd hand one especially as it will be a Mk7 not a 7.5, you could do drive the deal and probably buy new for the same with a three year warranty (VW warranty is not transferable)

BUT you can't get a Mk7.5 GTI PP yet. No date even for the start of them in the UK.

[hog_hedge]

Just like fredgroves has mentioned, visit drivethedeal.com and spec out a brand new one as a price comparison. I am in the same boat as you and I just couldn't justify saving a grand or two to get an older model. New new new!

[Daz Auto]

BUT you can't get a Mk7.5 GTI PP yet. No date even for the start of them in the UK.

... 4th May

If you have any potholes on your roads you may want to consider DCC with those 19 inch alloys. Read here - http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=279772.0

[falconmick]

Mate o mine just got rid of BMW M135i, too tail end happy in slippery conditions.
How about Golf R? plenty of new ones to be had with around £7K discount owing to MK7.5 being due. You can pick  one up for around £26K, or a very low mileage 16 plate for about £25K.

[gtiaps]

Hi.
As below I specced my factory build new 16 plate Gti and paid 28K on the configurater it came out at 35400k I got the short code you get once you have built it and sent it around the dealers I told them what I wanted to pay the 28K and that's what I got it for.
It does pay to shop around even new but you will get what you want at a price you want to pay. .

[clarkeysntfc]

Thanks all - you have confirmed my suspicion that the low mileage GTI's aren't all that they may seem price-wise.

Almost none of them have the DCC option which seems surprising to me.

I've opened some dialogue with my local dealer and will see how that progresses.

Temptation with the M140i is that new ones can be had for £28/29k due to the large discounts BMW are offering, so the GTI would need to save me a fair chunk.

[fredgroves]

I'd have thought a DTD GTI-PP on 19's with NavPro and Leather would come in at around 28k

Unlike the BMW, you actually get loads of things on the base model too. An equivalent beeemer would be easily 6k more.

[clarkeysntfc]

I'd have thought a DTD GTI-PP on 19's with NavPro and Leather would come in at around 28k

Unlike the BMW, you actually get loads of things on the base model too. An equivalent beeemer would be easily 6k more.

Not sure about that - the £28k/£29k (after discount) BMW includes Professional Nav, Harman Kardon, Auto Box, Heated Seats, Leather, Cruise, Parking Sensors etc etc.

[Gulfstream11]

I picked mine up from the Inchcape group. VW dealers around Manchester(ish). Under 6k mileage,3 door,dsg PP for £20,999. I had a look over the weekend and they still have some cracking deals on.
Also there is one for sale on the forum,65 plate with tons of extras for £19,999.