Pezza Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 I know the car market's suffering from `over-supply` and this is affecting values but whats the deal with values right now?I've found a one owner '03 2003 silver GTi with A/C and 10,000 miles with a trader for £7995. I'd have it but it's in Scotland and I'm down south. I haven't got the time to start trekking across the UK!What the hell did he get it for? I assume he'd take a bid. I see private sellers asking more than that. Do they sell? I spoke to one bloke who has a '53 plate with less than 10,000miles (not one owner) and he reckons he's been offered 9k trade in. I reckon he's trying it on.. I've been reading the threads and it seems 90% of people end up trading their car in because it wont sell privately (I gave my Beetle Conv '03 away..).I think I'm going to sit this one out untill my car comes my way. My dad's holding £8k cash for me because if I end up having to travel over a 100 miles to get my car I'm buying it there and then... style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Good job I want silver and not raven blue as I'd be eligible for my bus pass it seems style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Can anyone confirm/deny the above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Dealers seem to be selling in, run in milage GTis for silly money.I think I rember a 04 plate, for sale for £12k + (someone help me out here, tis one of them nights.) in a dealer somewhere.Im sure you could pick up a real bargin mate.Welcome to the club Pezza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chfs911 Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 I know the car market's suffering from `over-supply` and this is affecting values but whats the deal with values right now?I've found a one owner '03 2003 silver GTi with A/C and 10,000 miles with a trader for £7995. I'd have it but it's in Scotland and I'm down south. I haven't got the time to start trekking across the UK!What the hell did he get it for? I assume he'd take a bid. I looked at it and posted for Gargoil. It was mint. Same dealer had a new one for £8995 a year or two ago. Missed it by 5 mins. It is sold I think if it was Abbey Cars oneThey still have a black one for the same price. I also looked at a Raven blue one 2 mins away from these ones . Sat around for months with 4K on the clock. Sold just before I got there too!! Was just as well because I would have bought it!!! 10KI'll check black one out for you if you like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezza Posted February 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 That's right, it was Abbeycars who had the Silver Gti. They do have a black one but I want silver. The black ones a 53 plate but no air con. So a no go for me.Seems I will have to travel. My old banger has a few miles left in it yet! Might be some `trade-in`'s coming up next month due to '05 plates coming out.Trouble is a 'watched kettle never boils'!!!!Soon as I buy something not 'quite' right you can bet your bottom dollar a leather and aircon will turn up for less £'s than I paid.Pezza must be patient! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Lupo Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 welcome mate. can be hard trying to track the right car down. as tigz has said vw dealers (in particular) seem to delight in taking the piss with used examples. my local dealer had to cheek to put my used (rejected) lupo on the forecourt for 300 squid more than i paid for it brand new. so 1700 miles of use, and 3/4 of it resprayed and value went up??? figure that one out!! good luck btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Welcome to the forum!Everynow and again I do a used GTi roundup in the forsale section but to be honest, the last time I did it it made my head hurt, prices are so all over the place. There are dealers taking the piss, there are private sellers taking the piss, then there are honest sellers who keeping having to drop their asking price 'cos they can't shift it, its mad. My advice to you, its travel as far and wide as you can, and buy on condition alone (I personally would rather have a older GTi with more mileage than a ragged low mileage demo), and only pay what you think its worth. With £8k you shouldn't have too much trouble I don't think, and you want the most popular colour, so there are crap loads about, well, in theory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 welcomeeveryone will hate me for it but most people ask silly money to start with if its a private sale. for some reason people are still happy to pay a premium for a VW dealer and they seem to sell for stupid money.They are rare but not THAT rare, keep looking is my advice - good value ones come up all the time, and some nice ones on here (snoopstah just sold his for the right price - about 7500 for a 51 plate?? i think).... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezza Posted February 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Thanks lads.I'm keeping my eyes peeled. Prices are everywhere. As far as I'm concerned it's a buyers market. Dealers kick you in the nads 'cos they can. I have cash so I'll pay more than the trade in value.Everyones happy. Sold my bug like that. Why pay through the nose on your new ride and get a kicking on your old? When you have no trade in you can haggle more anyways.I'll let you know when I have my keys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 I spent months looking for a 2nd hand GTI (was couple o years ago & there were hardly any on the go), and just as I gave up I found one - less than 18 months old, 8k, 1 owner, FVWSH for £8.8k. From a garage.Be patient & the right car will come to you!Welcome to the club style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 " target="_blank">http://forum.clublupo.co.uk/viewtopic.php?...8114://http://forum.clublupo.co.uk/viewtop...t="_blank">? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezza Posted February 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 5 speed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 5 speed..Trust me, nothing wrong with `5-speeders`! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benspain_uk Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 I have a 5 speeder. It is a bit of swings and roundabouts really, six speeders accelerate slightly faster in each gear, but you change gear more often. Six speeders are usually more expensive though as it is considered 'more sporty'. Have both got the same top end limit?Bit like the paddle shifts in some cars (people pay much more money for them just so they can brag about it to their mates). If you really want a 6 speeder, get one. If you want to save a few quid, get a 5 speeder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 lets not start the debate - plenty and i mean plenty of threads on which is best! if he wants 6, let him be. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benspain_uk Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 I agree. I wasn't trying to be an ass - just stating that options like A/C are more important IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 yeah and i didnt mean to make you feel like an ass! I just didnt want to read another argument! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benspain_uk Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Is that 335BHP @ 9161 RPM out of a Lupo GTi? That is more than 2.5 times standard power! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 no its just to be a bit funny, but i know its not that funny. just cos people on other sites out their bhp in the sig makes me laugh... will change it i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezza Posted February 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Dont wish to offend any 5 speed owners.simply want 6speed silver a/c. hate to think my future loop is out in this stinky weather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benspain_uk Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Christ, imagine a loop Gti with 335Bhp (that is almost 350Bhp/ton!)! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> On factory standard dunlops! :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooks Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Loops seem to be going for dirt cheap at the moment. Autotrader has a load of 01 plates ranging from `6500-7500`. The nicest one on there is a silver 02 plate, black leath, AC, 12000miles on the clock selling for 7k!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 It's been in a smash and been badly repaired apparently. Plus no history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooks Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 QUOTE(bossjohnc)It's been in a smash and been badly repaired apparently. Plus no history.2002 VOLKSWAGEN LUPO 1.6 Gti 3dr HatchbackSilver,12000 miles,6 speed,full leather int,cd,ac,em,ew,e/sunroof,xenons,alarm,immob,fsh,excellent cond. 12000 miles. £6995. Have you spoken to the person who is selling it... I did think it looked cheap tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 check out for sale section, ODB posted a warning about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooks Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Dodgy - It was obviously to cheap for the spec I suppose... I can't believe he is advertising it with a full service history! If the engine was good and the rest of the paintwork was fine it would still be worth buying and get the dodgy workmanship redone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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