The "Second Hand" / "2nd Hand" MK6 Golf Thread

[mudgee]

Thanks Lucas....
I will have to find out more as far as options are concerned however I think it is pretty standard.
I know it doesn't have Leather, sunroof or 18inch Detroit rims. However I am unsure about the rest....

Thanks again for the help.

[Scratchyratface]

I sold my white manual 2011 GTI with MDI and Detroits for $32500 back in April, I could have asked more but needed to offload it quickly. That had 25,000 on it, no scratches, marks or anything on the wheels.

[elisiX]

Hi all,

Time has come to look at the next car and I am curious about what mine might be worth.

2010 MKVI VW Golf GTI

Carbon Steel
5DR
DSG
Leather
Bi-Xenon
Sunroof
MDI
Park Assist
18" Detroit
RNS510
APR Stage I+
Carbonio CAI

65,000KM.

Car always garaged at work/home.

[Crowz]

Hi everyone. I've been looking into buying a 2nd hand mk vi golf and have some concerns and i'm not sure if they're justified... I figure this is the best place to ask about them?

I have been reading through this form over the past fortnight or so and have found that the general consensus is that the 118 is crap, and that the 7 speed DSG is crap, and I should avoid both. A few questions then;

1, Are the 77 and 90 engines ok? Do they last? Are there any known problems?
2, How is the 103 diesel going? Does that last?
3, How is the 6-speed DSG? (fitted to the diesel I believe?)
4, Should I just stick with manual and disregard ALL DSG's?
5, Are modern VW's terribly expensive to service?
6, Are the expensive services 60k & 100k or am I mistaken?
7, How much would one expect to pay for the 'expensive' services?

I understand all of those questions are pretty broad but any feedback from owners/past owners would be greatly appreciative.

[AdamD]

1, Are the 77 and 90 engines ok? Do they last? Are there any known problems?
2, How is the 103 diesel going? Does that last?

Those engines are all very good, with very few issues. The diesel is probably the best of the bunch in terms of reliability these days, with very few issues reported online.

3, How is the 6-speed DSG? (fitted to the diesel I believe?)
4, Should I just stick with manual and disregard ALL DSG's?

The 6-speed wet-clutch DQ250 (fitted to all Mk6s with over 250Nm - so, 103TDI, GTI and R) is generally much more reliable than the 7-speed dry-clutch DQ200. Mechatronic issues do still arise with some cars from time to time, but are generally uncommon, and clutch slipping/shuddering is not an issue with this gearbox.

5, Are modern VW's terribly expensive to service?
6, Are the expensive services 60k & 100k or am I mistaken?
7, How much would one expect to pay for the 'expensive' services?

Have a look on VW's website for a list of their fixed price schedule of charges for the Mk6. Unless you buy a Mk6 from a dealer you won't be eligible, but it does give you a rough idea of what you might be paying from a dealer if you push a bit. In terms of "expensive", one person's cheap is another's expensive, so you're better off checking the numbers yourself. A 6-speed DSG car requires the gearbox oil be changed at 60,000/4 years, and that can cost between $600-900 including oil, so yes, that one is more expensive than the norm.

[MK06GT]

Real world used car value - 2010 gti

Hi all. Looking at offloading my 2010 mk6 gti to make way for a new vehicle and was hoping those in the know here may be able to give me an idea of what it might fetch on the private market. I know what redbook says, but take that with a grain of salt. Specs are white, 5dr, DSG, leather, sunroof, 18in detroits, mdi, 96xxx km's and full-service history.

Also have personalized NSW euro plates of MK06GT which I'd look at offloading separately should anyone be interested.

Cheers

[mfl]

sell with standard rims or not

I am planning on selling the GTI soon and I have read many different opinions, but would it be better to sell the GTI with the original Denver rims (unmarked) or the current 18" Momo rims, in terms of resale value ?

[Creampuff]

originals for me

[KWICKS]

sell with standard rims or not

Originals. You'll get no more for the fancy wheels as a package. You will do better selling them than the Denvers (assuming equal condition).

[Dutch77]

If you're selling privately I'd offer both as options, will depend on the buyer.

If trading no contest - Denvers back on and move the Momos separately. The dealer will often pay less without the stock rims back on.

[mfl]

If you're selling privately I'd offer both as options, will depend on the buyer.

If trading no contest - Denvers back on and move the Momos separately. The dealer will often pay less without the stock rims back on.

thanks everyone, looks like the Denvers are being put back on before selling..

[mudgee]

Hi Guys,
I just wanted to get your opinion. I brought the golf I was earlier talking about in this thread. Love the car!!!
I got it in November however in January I was offered a role over in Singapore for at least two years....

Therefore I have been deciding if I should keep or sell the car.

I have the car posted on carsales
2011 Volkswagen Golf VI GTI MY11

Currently I am not getting a lot of attention.... Any suggestions why? From my understanding the price seems about right.

Thanks for the help
Regards
Mudgee

[Dutch77]

Currently I am not getting a lot of attention.... Any suggestions why? From my understanding the price seems about right.

Could be due to Redbook giving the private price guide as $21-23.5k only. Most people will be basing their buying options on that..

[brad]

As a starting point, it's a fairly lousy advertisement. Less than half the advertisment is about the car & its' features / reasons to look at it

Didn't LucasR pay <$20k for his Mk6 (admittedly double the km). I just think $30k is too much for a 3 year old car that was probably $40-45k new. Does it have any Warranty left?

You migt get somewhere north of $25k but you need to get some lookers & that ad won't do it. In fact, it screams "I'm desperate, come & lowball me"

[Dutch77]

Didn't LucasR pay <$20k for his Mk6 (admittedly double the km). I just think $30k is too much for a 3 year old car that was probably $40-45k new. Does it have any Warranty left?

To be fair Lucas paid wholesale, which pretty much equates once again to the Redbook value funnily enough.

But agreed that $30k is way off the mark, anything over $25k is going to be a good result.