MK 7 Clubsport or 7.5 PP??

[Jason b]

Lockdown must be over in your area  hardly essential travel

 i would call buying a new car and transport  .. life goes on .. try it

[VolksDub]

Wow! a 6 hour round trip, in the UK most of us are still in lockdown, maybe buying a CS can be seen as an essential journey?

There do seem to be a few more cars up for sale, mostly trade type cars, in that they appear to have higher average mileage or a basic specification.
I prefer to buy and sell privately, that way you can see if the seller has a clue, or even buy a car known to this forum, as I did.

The used car sector is still very much ongoing throughout lockdown and there are rules around collecting cars etc.  No test drives, which is understandable but C&C or delivery from dealers. The rules around private sellers are not so clear. But a car is essential for most people for work. I have to commute daily for work and have worked throughout each lockdown.  I also have the option to collect the car on trade plates as we are still collecting cars from auction sites as they are still operating online for collection.

I’m seeing the huge price mark up when they have the Recaros in them. But some private sellers are expecting similar money for a standard car.  It’s better dealing with a one owner private seller for sure, just a waiting game now.

Must have for me is 3DR, Manual, DCC, Dynaudio (Buckets a bonus )

[madstaff]

Must have for me is 3DR, Manual, DCC, Dynaudio (Buckets a bonus )

Same here!! But 3dr manual are the must haves. Everything else is a bonus, I don't think unless your extremely lucky your going to get one in your perfect spec unless your prepared to wait.

I think the basics, plus condition, service history, etc will take precedence over hunting out one with DCC for example.

[VolksDub]

Must have for me is 3DR, Manual, DCC, Dynaudio (Buckets a bonus )

Same here!! But 3dr manual are the must haves. Everything else is a bonus, I don't think unless your extremely lucky your going to get one in your perfect spec unless your prepared to wait.

I think the basics, plus condition, service history, etc will take precedence over hunting out one with DCC for example.

Don’t know about you but it also puts me off when a 4 year old car has had 3 or 4 owners. Why didn’t any of them like it enough to keep 

[clubsport]

Wow! a 6 hour round trip, in the UK most of us are still in lockdown, maybe buying a CS can be seen as an essential journey?

There do seem to be a few more cars up for sale, mostly trade type cars, in that they appear to have higher average mileage or a basic specification.
I prefer to buy and sell privately, that way you can see if the seller has a clue, or even buy a car known to this forum, as I did.

The used car sector is still very much ongoing throughout lockdown and there are rules around collecting cars etc.  No test drives, which is understandable but C&C or delivery from dealers. The rules around private sellers are not so clear. But a car is essential for most people for work. I have to commute daily for work and have worked throughout each lockdown.  I also have the option to collect the car on trade plates as we are still collecting cars from auction sites as they are still operating online for collection.

I’m seeing the huge price mark up when they have the Recaros in them. But some private sellers are expecting similar money for a standard car.  It’s better dealing with a one owner private seller for sure, just a waiting game now.

Must have for me is 3DR, Manual, DCC, Dynaudio (Buckets a bonus )

VolksDub, if you were to be questioned over your journey, once you explain you are "unicorn hunting", I doubt they will have that on the non essential journey list?

Are you looking for a car for a customer or stock, as you mention "we are still collecting cars on trade plates"?

Good luck with your search, from experience there may literally be a handful of cars in the country that fit your requirements, all you need is for one to come up for sale!

[fredgroves]

Don’t know about you but it also puts me off when a 4 year old car has had 3 or 4 owners. Why didn’t any of them like it enough to keep 

3 door and/or bucket seats when you have a family is a mistake you might only realise once you have the car...

[VolksDub]

Wow! a 6 hour round trip, in the UK most of us are still in lockdown, maybe buying a CS can be seen as an essential journey?

There do seem to be a few more cars up for sale, mostly trade type cars, in that they appear to have higher average mileage or a basic specification.
I prefer to buy and sell privately, that way you can see if the seller has a clue, or even buy a car known to this forum, as I did.

The used car sector is still very much ongoing throughout lockdown and there are rules around collecting cars etc.  No test drives, which is understandable but C&C or delivery from dealers. The rules around private sellers are not so clear. But a car is essential for most people for work. I have to commute daily for work and have worked throughout each lockdown.  I also have the option to collect the car on trade plates as we are still collecting cars from auction sites as they are still operating online for collection.

I’m seeing the huge price mark up when they have the Recaros in them. But some private sellers are expecting similar money for a standard car.  It’s better dealing with a one owner private seller for sure, just a waiting game now.

Must have for me is 3DR, Manual, DCC, Dynaudio (Buckets a bonus )

VolksDub, if you were to be questioned over your journey, once you explain you are "unicorn hunting", I doubt they will have that on the non essential journey list?

Are you looking for a car for a customer or stock, as you mention "we are still collecting cars on trade plates"?

Good luck with your search, from experience there may literally be a handful of cars in the country that fit your requirements, all you need is for one to come up for sale!

This purchase is purely for me as I’m a long term VW enthusiast having owned most GTI’s from MK1 onwards.  I arranged with the seller that this was for collection based on condition with evidence of the booked collection date if stopped.

I’ve owned the MK7 in R form and the 7.5 in R form. Both amazing cars the later fully loaded with options so I know I would struggle accepting a car without them now.

Thanks for the good luck message 

[VolksDub]

Don’t know about you but it also puts me off when a 4 year old car has had 3 or 4 owners. Why didn’t any of them like it enough to keep 

3 door and/or bucket seats when you have a family is a mistake you might only realise once you have the car...

Good points, I was also thinking maybe the launch of a the TCR made a few change hands quite early on.

[madstaff]

Yep, agree with that too, 3 owners in 3 years for example IMO doesn't fill me with confidence.

Definitely not enthusiast owned.


Looks like #315 has been sold?? No longer on Autotrader.

[VolksDub]

Yep, agree with that too, 3 owners in 3 years for example IMO doesn't fill me with confidence.

Definitely not enthusiast owned.


Looks like #315 has been sold?? No longer on Autotrader.

Guessed it wouldn’t hang around at that price with the 2 year used VW warranty.