Why wont my car sell?
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Can they? Where? I'm not seeing any worth buying on AT.
Whilst IMHO it's a lot of money for what it is, it sits in line with other Golf GTIs of about the same age that aren't knackered chav wagons.
Had an edition 30 bumper on there before. Put the standard one back on and literally cant find the tow eye, Il just order a new one if its that big of an issue.
If you group in any of the reasonable spec 1.6-2.0 GT, GTI, TDI or FSI of about that age and mileage there isn't a lack of choice at around (very broadly) 2K cheaper and that is all the general public who are just buying a car for A to B see and what the OP is up against in terms of wider interest.
Agreed, at £6995 I think it's reasonably well priced for the mileage and spec. There's nothing remotely similar for £2k less, to get a 2008 2.0L TFSi GTi for ~£5k means you will have to accept either something grotty or with much higher mileage.
I'm not saying that.
bring it closer to 6k, the missing DSG box is what would turn potential buyers away at that price.
Given there's no difference between earlier models, the only reason to buy that one is for its age or colour. I bought a 55 plate (dsg) almost 2 years ago for 6k.
Given there's no difference between earlier models, the only reason to buy that one is for its age or colour. I bought a 55 plate (dsg) almost 2 years ago for 6k.
That's trade prices around this way with all the 'warranties' etc they come with, not to mention the VW diesel scandal will have hit prices slightly.
People buying from an owner expect a cheaper price because they don't get these assurances.
Also I'll be honest when I saw what it was I was thinking it would be around 6k tops even without your minor issues like the bit of missing tyre etc.
People buying from an owner expect a cheaper price because they don't get these assurances.
Also I'll be honest when I saw what it was I was thinking it would be around 6k tops even without your minor issues like the bit of missing tyre etc.
Good you got a bargain, but I paid good money for this car, I think its definetly worth 7k, was yours white and 3 door? Like I said, If I dont get 7k I wont sell it.
Of course you think it's worth more than it really is, it's your car. The problem with that is, it doesn't really matter what you think it's worth, it only matters what someone is willing to pay for it, and judging by most of the responses here, that isn't as much as you hope.
Just keep it if you won't budge on price.
Just keep it if you won't budge on price.
Yes you are. Someone who is in the market for a Golf GTI isn't going to think "Oh sod it I'll buy a 1.6 FSI instead", so your point makes no sense
.Exactly this.
Looking at other potential listings:
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TFSI GTI 5dr (2008, 83k miles) = £5,275
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TFSI GTI 3dr (2008, 60k miles) = £5,990
I'm betting the number of doors and the colour of the car are pretty low down on peoples wishlist of features.
Have you asked any traders what they'd buy it off you for? That'll give you a bit of a baseline figure to go on.
Also how many miles are you doing each year?
It's an 08 plate, so already ~7 years old. If you're clocking in 20k+ miles a year, then next year it'll be an 8 year old car with over 100k on the clock.
Going by current prices, i think you'd then struggle to sell it for any more than ~5k.
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We bought a black 07 GTI DSG with 71,000 for just over £7k end of last year - had every option bar xenons as well as the 18" Diamond cut wheels. I think it's just too expensive!
