(Probably) looking to sell my GTI soon - feeler for interest/price ***+ PICS***

[Shrodinger's Cat]

Hello peeps

Not been contributing much to the site lately, but still popping in for a nosey now and then.  I am probably going to be selling my GTI and buying a diesel  .  Buying a new house out in the sticks, and going to be doing a lot of commuting.

So, will most likely be selling the GTI in the next few weeks, and was wondering if there was much interest (or opinions on value) before I put it on the "For Sale" section.  Once I've made a final decision on what to do, I'll post it in the right place.

I'll miss her a lot, but might compensate myself with a Mk1 run-around for the summer!

Here's some reminder pics and spec

Reg March 2006 (06 plate)
19k miles
Red
3dr
UK car
21 mths warranty remaining

all the usual stuff plus

18" monzas
leather interior
MFSW
highline comp
factory telephone prep
front loading 6 disc CD player
factory fit cruise control
RCD500

relatively new Michelin PS2s on the front, and will have her serviced at 20k

[Tony D]

Dude this probably doesn't help much but if you want my advice I'd keep the house you've got and keep the GTI - it looks fab!     

[Shrodinger's Cat]

Thanks Tony - I really would like to keep her, but my weekly mileage is going to be seriously cranked up.   

[ed30]

What a superb looking car lovely interior,you will regret selling it,but looking at it,you will sell it quite easily

[TASH1]

Just paid £18.5K for an 06 reg 31/05/06, 10K miles, united grey, 3dr, leather, 18" monza's if this is any help.

I know this wont, car looks superb.

[Hurdy]

Sad to hear you're selling the GTI

You will not be disappointed with a TDI though. My last one was a 140 GTTDI DSG and with the Milltek and remap put out 185BHP and 290ftlb whilst still returning an ownership average of 45mpg . If you are going to be doing mainly motorway miles i'd expect it to be even more than that . The ride is also slightly smoother/softer than the GTI, so it should be more cossetting on a long journey. I must agree though that the sound of the engine is a bit on the rough side.

[TagnuT]

Shame that your having to let her go. I remember when you posted the Pics before and I thought then that she looked fabulous then. 

[Shrodinger's Cat]

Thanks for all your comments people.  Like I said, I'll be sad to see her go.   

Hurdy, I had the SE TDI (103 bhp) before I got the GTI and it was, as expected, markedly more comfortable.  I'll be looking into possible diesel options including the 140 gt tdi, an A3 or A4, and maybe even (whisper it) a beemer.

And thanks for the info on price TASH1 - if I got near that I'd be quite happy.

TagnuT, ed30 - don't make this harder than it already is. 

Let me just do the calculations one more time, see if I can convince myself that I can keep the GTI...

[Shrodinger's Cat]

Any more opinions on value, or indeed any potential interest?   

[ed30]

Ideal solution for you
use public transport during the week
on the money you save modify the engine to the hilt and enjoy your weekends
problem solved