Help me find a GTI!

**noone** · 21-02-2009, 11:44 AM

Hi Forumers,

I'm on the lookout for a GTI, but really not sure about how much spare $$$ i'm going to have over $18000 as I'm in the midst of buying a property.

I'm trying to sell my RS Impreza and find it very slowwwwww...
Anyone want to swap? http://www.carpoint.com.au/used-car/...65&distance=10

A big thank you to all the regular posters and helpfull members, I've been reading through so many of the threads (think I've got about 10K worth of Mods lined up, now I just need to win the lottery).

If anyone see's a GTI going cheap, is selling theirs (largely unmodded as I won't be able to spend the $$$ to pay the deserved asking price) or something similar, can you please post it here.

I'm in Sydney, FYI so it would be interesting to see how cheap they are going in other cities / states, but wouldn't be much good to me.

Not fussed about the colour Particularly, think all the variety's suit.

I've stopped test driving the GTI's until I sell mine as it makes me want to drop my price to get into one sooner...

Be patient... Be calm... The turbo can wait....

Cheers

**anarchycamp** · 21-02-2009, 11:49 AM

Theres one on ebay with a starting price of 15k

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...d.php?p=284524

**noone** · 21-02-2009, 12:16 PM

Yeah I saw that one, it sold for $17 something and is now re-listed.

Think that there is something wrong with it, I asked if I could take it to my Mechanic and didn't get a response.

**anarchycamp** · 21-02-2009, 12:46 PM

ah ok...yeah probably worth steering clear of then...alarm bells and all that

One of my clients is Volkswagen Financial Services and they sell off batches of second hand cars...i'll keep an eye out, theres probably another batch coming up soon.

**mikepologti** · 22-02-2009, 01:17 AM

allthough its tempting , i would stay clear of ebay for buying cars ive had many near misses and i vow never to deal with them again.the exception of course would be to bring along a mechanic like you said you did.the cheepest ive scene was 20000 and that was from someone on the forum.

**Petrina Polo** · 22-02-2009, 09:48 PM

Hi,

I reckon you could pick one up with about 30,000km for $18-$20k..

But I would seriously wait for one with leather interior.. they are just beautiful.. Im not a fan of the stock interiors "kilt" trim.. Makes me wanna wear a kilt to work.. or a flanalette shirt..

**mikepologti** · 23-02-2009, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by Petrina Polo

Hi,

I reckon you could pick one up with about 30,000km for $18-$20k..

But I would seriously wait for one with leather interior.. they are just beautiful.. Im not a fan of the stock interiors "kilt" trim.. Makes me wanna wear a kilt to work.. or a flanalette shirt..

i know how you feel ,is the only thing i regret about my purchace. the test drive started shaky i took one look at the "table cloth" interior, and almost backed out of the buy.then i got in and took it for a spin, wellll.....you know how the rest of the story goes.lol the test car i drove was chipped

**Petrina Polo** · 23-02-2009, 10:26 AM

I say its better to wait and get the right car...

I have the leather interior and it makes the car look much more expensive..

Also the chip is almost a must so maybe look for one already chipped and save a few bob that way..

**Small_Fryz** · 23-02-2009, 10:31 AM

I also have leather and it was really worth the purchase IMO, especially because i was looking to keep the car for a good few years i thought it would be a good purchase. Extremely comfortable and tight grippin seats they are too. and with the red stitchin! very nice.

Considering i got a brand new with leather for 29150 drive away no more to pay etc, then ~20,000 should get you a pretty new one.