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

[SilvrFoxX]

Or you may argue the cars already there are overpriced, but in my experience and i've bought and sold maybe 5 in the last few years, if you have a good / better product, price it at the bottom end of Carsales it will sell

There is a smart operator

[Corey_R]

Yeah... I did that, and people called wanting to know what was wrong with it. Other's called wanting to negotiate over the phone. Some called say they're buying it for their wife/son/daughter and they only have x amount a few K under the asking price.

So being realistic doesn't always help...

[Darth]

Yeah... I did that, and people called wanting to know what was wrong with it. Other's called wanting to negotiate over the phone. Some called say they're buying it for their wife/son/daughter and they only have x amount a few K under the asking price.

So being realistic doesn't always help...

If people call wondering what is wrong with it you have probably gone a bit to far and beyond what you called "idiotic" pricing in your previous post. But presuming you can demonstrate that there is nothing wrong with the car, there is your sale, right? Or are people calling just to chew the fat and not buy this incredible bargain?

Even if you are only doing the "idiotic" thing, as you call it, and advertising at a sensible price that is also the lowest price you are prepared to accept and people try and haggle, it makes for a very short phone call or meeting. You just say "Thanks, but no thanks". They either agree to the asking price or move one. Either way, you don't waste a lot of time.

[AdamGTI]

Just paid 34.5k for 6sp with 36000km. I loved the charcoal colour.
Only options were the MDI.

I watched for months and I believe I got "market value". I think 33k would of been a better price but I was sick of waiting around. From my own observations, silvers definitely are much harder to sell and 2 doors are hard to sell as well. Mine was the cheapest GTI in Australia but probably not the best value for $$

There are some better value deals on carsales, but anything in the high 30's makes me think "might as get a brand new one"

[Molotov]

Thanks for sharing Adam. Sounds like you did alright. 36,500 is still low mileage. What year was it and what were they asking orginally?

[Ryan41]

Adam, 34.5 is probably the cheapest you would be able to get... You do know you can driveaway in brand new ones now with mid and bluetooth for $41000? it would have nearly been worth just getting a brand new one?

[dood]

new vs 2nd hand 118

I'm considering a manual 118 with metallic paint.
options:
2009, 39000kms, no bluetooth or mdi, 9 months warranty left.
new MY11 with bluetooth and mdi.

What price difference would be significant enough to consider the second hand one? Currently it's 5k but I need to have a cut-off point in my negotiations.
Does anyone know what it would cost to buy 3 year extended warranty on the second hand one?

[hentaiboy]

I'm considering a manual 118 with metallic paint.
options:
2009, 39000kms, no bluetooth or mdi, 9 months warranty left.
new MY11 with bluetooth and mdi.

What price difference would be significant enough to consider the second hand one? Currently it's 5k but I need to have a cut-off point in my negotiations.
Does anyone know what it would cost to buy 3 year extended warranty on the second hand one?

I saved over $9K by buying a two year old car. RRP for extended warranty is $2,590 but I believe that you can do a lot better than that...

[kane]

I'm considering a manual 118 with metallic paint.
options:
2009, 39000kms, no bluetooth or mdi, 9 months warranty left.
new MY11 with bluetooth and mdi.

What price difference would be significant enough to consider the second hand one? Currently it's 5k but I need to have a cut-off point in my negotiations.
Does anyone know what it would cost to buy 3 year extended warranty on the second hand one?

Personally I'd pay the extra 5k and get the warranty for free.

[Alok]

I'm considering a manual 118 with metallic paint.
options:
2009, 39000kms, no bluetooth or mdi, 9 months warranty left.
new MY11 with bluetooth and mdi.

What price difference would be significant enough to consider the second hand one? Currently it's 5k but I need to have a cut-off point in my negotiations.
Does anyone know what it would cost to buy 3 year extended warranty on the second hand one?

I was in the same position as you about a month ago. Tossing up between a new or old 90TSI.

If you're looking at a car that's over 2 years old you should be saving much more than 5k. Brand new cars depreciate much more than 2.5k a year. Especially in their first year. I bought mine a couple of months ago, also over 2 years old, for a saving of about 9k (MY09 90TSI DSG with comfort pack).

Unless you're looking at buying from a dealer? If the car is still under manufacturer warranty anyway I personally don't see the point in spending the extra 5k to get it from dealer.

[Mountainman]

2010 GTI value?

What are your thoughts on the value of a 5 door silver GTI manual leather 18" Detroits new Contis build May 2010 compliance July 2010 39,200km but first service only done at 23,000km (that really is a big barrier to me) and the second in July, appears in almost new condition and drives like it? VW Wippells in Toowoomba are asking $36490 and is a local car serviced there.

One of my kids wants to buy our 90TSI so there will be no trade.

[jords]

I don't think it's too badly priced from a main dealer. I would question why the first service was done at 23k. My first service was done at 1.5k and the next one is due at 16k. Same car. When I was looking for a GTI last month, there was one in a dealer in ACT similar spec/milage to the one your looking at, and that was 36k. If you want to purchase from a main dealer, then i think that's what you'll pay. You may find one cheaper in a private sale if you wish to go down that path.

[Brendan_A]

I've looked at that car. It was in very good condition. Its done a few kms for the age and Missing the first service is a bit strange. Offer them $35k.

[Ryan41]

I've looked at that car. It was in very good condition. Its done a few kms for the age and Missing the first service is a bit strange. Offer them $35k.

lol, offer them a grand off what they are asking? i bet they paid 28-29k for that car.. you would get it for 32 if you put the money in their face..

And the fact that its silver works in your favour as no one is really chasing silver..

My R was 58k RRP... i didnt offer them 57...I offered 51. ended up payin 51,900..

I still think if you are willing to pay 36k for a second hand car with 30,000 k's, why would you just spend the extra 5 and get a brand new one.. that no one has damaged, no one has touched, never been driven, hasnt missed services etc.. 23,000 k's on the run in oil... pass!

[Brendan_A]

lol, offer them a grand off what they are asking? i bet they paid 28-29k for that car.. you would get it for 32 if you put the money in their face..

And the fact that its silver works in your favour as no one is really chasing silver..

My R was 58k RRP... i didnt offer them 57...I offered 51. ended up payin 51,900..

I still think if you are willing to pay 36k for a second hand car with 30,000 k's, why would you just spend the extra 5 and get a brand new one.. that no one has damaged, no one has touched, never been driven, hasnt missed services etc.. 23,000 k's on the run in oil... pass!

Hey, I wasn't looking at this car to purchase. I bought a brand new car last year that has only clicked over 8000km's so i'm not after a car. I was only killing time on a sunday afternoon walking through their yard and noticed it. They would laugh at that offer you said.