Buying used golf r dsg

[Digger11]

I have an MY12 GTI and I have these interior creaks (passenger side too). I never noticed it at first because I always have the stereo on. With the stereo off, the creaks are damned loud. Pretty sad effort from VW, if you ask me.

We all love the look of 18" and 19" wheels with the low profile Tyres, but with the terrible roads around Melbourne they really stress the poor old chassis out.
My E350 Merc has more creaks and rattles than my little 77tsi. I put this down simply to the magnificently smooth ride the hi profile tyres on the golf give me.
This months Top Gear mag also has a cou
ple of articles on how low profile tyres destroy the ride of most cars.

[mfl]

We all love the look of 18" and 19" wheels with the low profile Tyres, but with the terrible roads around Melbourne they really stress the poor old chassis out.
My E350 Merc has more creaks and rattles than my little 77tsi. I put this down simply to the magnificently smooth ride the hi profile tyres on the golf give me.
This months Top Gear mag also has a cou
ple of articles on how low profile tyres destroy the ride of most cars.

I had to stop worry about the creaks and rattles, that come and go and vary in tone and frequency and the weather.I went from 17s to 18s because of the looks. before I used to avoid just potholes, now I also try and avoid manhole covers and even stay out of the concrete lanes, on some inner city roads to avoid the stress on the suspension and driver.Reading the road has taken on a whole new meaning

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[sheckster]

I had to stop worry about the creaks and rattles, that come and go and vary in tone and frequency and the weather.I went from 17s to 18s because of the looks. before I used to avoid just potholes, now I also try and avoid manhole covers and even stay out of the concrete lanes, on some inner city roads to avoid the stress on the suspension and driver.Reading the road has taken on a whole new meaning

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and here I am thinking I upgrade (or is that downgrade) from 18's to 19s if I ever close the deal with the R

back to my original post, no-one has mentioned any recall on the R yet so is it safe to say there aren't any...yet?

[Finance_Analyst]

what is the price of the used R? Given that with discounts at this time of year (and present economic state), a new one may not be vastly more (some private sales do ask unrealsitic prices), plus you have the added comfort of knowing that is wasn't flogged by a young punk owner and the new car smell!

[Ideo]

I'd prefer to buy used than a demo any day of the week.

[sheckster]

what is the price of the used R? Given that with discounts at this time of year (and present economic state), a new one may not be vastly more (some private sales do ask unrealsitic prices), plus you have the added comfort of knowing that is wasn't flogged by a young punk owner and the new car smell!

ow, come on! you're making go back to square one again you're absolutely right, some owners are asking for a bit much.

Seller is asking for mid $46k, it's been for sale for about 2weeks now, 2010 make model. I know I can get a brand new GTI DSG (don't want to get into gti-vs-r) for that price but my wife really likes the RB colour and so do I.

As for dealers, the ones on carsales anyway, seem to be similar prices to when they first arrived back in 2010. So knowing it'll be superseded by MKVII in 2-3yrs, can't bring myself to pay that sort of money.

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I'd prefer to buy used than a demo any day of the week.

mind if I asked how much you paid for your R?

[Ideo]

48.5k

Only option was bluetooth, mdi (both now standard) and Dynaudio

[Finance_Analyst]

ow, come on! you're making go back to square one again you're absolutely right, some owners are asking for a bit much.

Seller is asking for mid $46k, it's been for sale for about 2weeks now, 2010 make model. I know I can get a brand new GTI DSG (don't want to get into gti-vs-r) for that price but my wife really likes the RB colour and so do I.

As for dealers, the ones on carsales anyway, seem to be similar prices to when they first arrived back in 2010. So knowing it'll be superseded by MKVII in 2-3yrs, can't bring myself to pay that sort of money.

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mind if I asked how much you paid for your R?

I know a base R can be had for $52-$53k brand new off the showroon floor. A 2010 has 2 yrs of warranty gone so that alone is worth the gap of $6k as anything that needs fixing can be pricey. Speak to Rob here from Gold Coast VW (who is a member here) as he always does fab deals

[sheckster]

I know a base R can be had for $52-$53k brand new off the showroon floor. A 2010 has 2 yrs of warranty gone so that alone is worth the gap of $6k as anything that needs fixing can be pricey. Speak to Rob here from Gold Coast VW (who is a member here) as he always does fab deals

Yes, have tried Rob before because of the numerous recommendations here however I assume he's pretty busy as he passed my enquiry on to his minions and that person quoted me $64990 for a black R-DSG leather and satnav. I specifically asked for an RB though.

Have tried other dealers in QLD but not getting any joy hence why I hit the used-car market.

[Ideo]

Don't be afraid of buying interstate.

If the savings are there it is worth it.