Difference in VW GTI 2005-2007 models?

[blue_reality]

Hey Gang,

Currently got a MKIV GTI and looking to get a MKV. I'm looking second hand and am wondering if there is any difference between the 2005/2006 models and the 2007 models?

Any difference in interior, or features etc?

Also redbook says 2007 model should cost aruond $32K-$34K but on carsales they are all about $38K?

I want a white manual with lw km and still under factory warranty. How much should I be paying? If someone is asking $38K is that way over? Becuase 2005 models are closer to $30K so the extra 8 grand seems like a lot for something 2 years only newer.

I know some have leather, sunroof etc but still, $8000 more?

Wjat do you think?

[anarchycamp]

Dials on AC Unit/Radio are slightly different, Instrument Cluster is slightly different, 2005 DSG Cars have cut outs in front grill, maybe 2006+ have mp3 compatible players....thats all i can think of, Im sure there is more though.

There doesnt seem to be that many 2005's around for sale (actually not many around at all!!) but i reckon they would be worth below 30 now depending on kms? 2007s maybe mid 30's....i guess how many kms is a big thing.

They are starting to get out of Factory Warranty now, mine has ended.

[balkanac]

why dont you just get yourself an MK4 R32? You'll get a really nice one for that money!!

[ozgriff]

Pricing seems to be a bit of an unknown, 2nd hand prices still seem to be "good" but considering a lot of the GTI new drive-away prices would have been $45K or more, it does not seem unreasonable for high 30's.

As for extras, have a look at the price of extras: DSG, sunroof, leather, sat-nav are all pretty expensive to add to a car so you will be paying for it, even if it is 2nd hand.

In summary, just because it is a used car, does not mean the pricing should be a steal, if you can save $7,000 for a one year old car, I wouldn't sneeze at it. As for a 2005 vs 2007 model, 2 years difference in depreciation, remainder of warranty, and possible high kms would easily make the 2007 more expensive.

[Tim]

1st rule of redbook is never trust redbook prices
2nd rule of redbook is it only exists so dealers can shaft you on your trade in price

[mrx]

There are some minor differences between the earlier and later models. Earlier models had a slightly higher compression ratio (amongst perhaps other things) making for a slightly different drive. The later cars were also subject to a few cost cutting exercises, such as no active head restraints.