Help! About to buy 07 Jetta 2.0T

[drotsap]

Hey wonderful people,

Been lurking here for some time, enjoying the forum. I need your help urgently. I just saw a used 07 Jetta 2.0T with factory sunroof, leather, and 18" wheel... everything in pretty good condition (9/10) and the guy is asking $26k for it (down from $28.5). Is it good value for money? It's only done 33000 KMs.

What should I look for? Warranty will run out this June.

Thanks guys.

[isaw]

MY07 or MY08?
Easy way to tell will be the full MFD.
the price is ok, I'd be haggling for 24-25 but I'm a tightass when buying cars. Dealers ALWAYS have room to move. and dont bother with their extra warranty, buy the proper extended NEW CAR warranty from vw for ~1500. there are threads here about it

[Silver dub]

I can't tell you weather that is a good deal or not as I havn't had our jetta to long and I am still learning about them but Just to give you something to compare to:

we just purchased an ex vw company car.

2009 jetta 2.0 Fsi
Graphite blue
Factory sunroof
Reverse sensors
immaculate condition
1800km on the clock
Lots of warrenty left

$28,000 driveaway

[drotsap]

It's MY07. I'm buying it privately, not from a dealer. So what do you reckon is a fair price?

I live in WA. Dealer price is averaging $30-$32k.

[franjae]

Sounds reasonable with the options and low kms. I presume this is with DSG? Manuals will be cheaper. Maybe try $25k?

[drotsap]

Yes, it is DSG. Redbook says $26k but it seems that people are selling them at higher price than that. What gives? Is Jetta that popular?

[Kenju]

Hey wonderful people,

Been lurking here for some time, enjoying the forum. I need your help urgently. I just saw a used 07 Jetta 2.0T with factory sunroof, leather, and 18" wheel... everything in pretty good condition (9/10) and the guy is asking $26k for it (down from $28.5). Is it good value for money? It's only done 33000 KMs.

What should I look for? Warranty will run out this June.

Thanks guys.

It sounds good - I'm buying the same model at the moment. Personally I would tee up the extended warranty. If buying privately would get a VW guy to do a pre purchase inspection for peace of mind. 33,000km is bugger all and may as well be new. With the options this car would have been about 44,000 new. Good luck.

[Kenju]

Sounds reasonable with the options and low kms. I presume this is with DSG? Manuals will be cheaper. Maybe try $25k?

The turbo petrol is DSG only.

[Rileyowner]

Sounds reasonable with the options and low kms. I presume this is with DSG? Manuals will be cheaper. Maybe try $25k?

The way things are going, manuals should become more expensive on the second hand market given the inherent DSG problems.

[VW Central]

The way things are going, manuals should become more expensive on the second hand market given the inherent DSG problems.

Maverick, when are you going to chime in?

[anthony]

I think it sounds like an excellent price for an awesome car.

Let us all know how it goes....good luck,hope you buy it soon.
You will love the Jetta.

[drotsap]

Thanks everyone for your input. I've decided not to get the car. Not because of the price but the colour. After having much thought, I just couldn't live with the colour I don't like. So.. I found another Jetta DSG Turbo in Candy White... my fav colour.. It's got lower KMs, Leather, 18" wheels..very similar specs. Asking $30k but possibly can bargain to $27-$28k. I started another thread asking opinion if I should get that or MK6 Comfortline DSG for $5K more. Thanks again for your inputs. I really appreciate it.

[anthony]

As a matter of interest,what colour was the rejected Jetta ??/

[drotsap]

Silver

[drotsap]

Not a bad colour... but our current car is silver and would like a change of scenery