Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

[bart]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

i would pay $2k more and buy a city golf brand new... same engine and everything, and from that you can add whatever options you want.

[Stewy]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

Thanks everyone for the criticism, quite helpful.

I went with the old man to look at it closer and quite nice! Very clean -- absolutely perfect almost. Needs new tires but we're getting that thrown into the final price if it goes through.

Went for a drive, drove excellent! It seemed pretty quick for the 2.0L, but I'm only 17, I don't need a really fast car -- this will definitely do, and something I can definitely find pride in taking care of and doing small mods (nothing outrageous while in school).

Driving it today I definitely had a lot of fun, even though driving this Dub was a lot different than any other cars I've driven before.

The price came down from $14-9 to $12-9, and I think we're looking at paying roughly $12-5 with GST. We tried to sway $10,000 off that bat and I thought the guy was going to kill himself. We threw $11,000 and still no dice so around $12,000 is what it could be, maybe even $11-8 + GST, which will be $200 less than $12,720 with GST.

It's an '02 GL, 58,864 km's, lots of fun to drive and immaculate condition. We had it checked out by a really tough automotive service and it passed with flying colors, except for the tires I guess which are being swapped.

I'll keep you all updated but it looks like the deal may be going down next week.

For a first car, wow, I'm super pleased if this finds it's way to my garage.

Thanks!

[Kor]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

Well congrats, if you love the car its a good purchase. Condition is 9/10ths of any purchase.

[Stewy]

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My dad went into the dealership today to finalize the deal and got some bad news.

After the car had been sitting for several months with no ones interest, 1 hour after we left someone walked in and bought it. Good news is it's subject to financing so maybe things will play out in my favour.

I haven't been able to find a decent Dub for that price with those kilometeres and that condition for months anywhere.

[Compton]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

Usually during the winter months its hard finding a decent car. Wait till Spring/Summer and im sure you will find what you are looking for.

[Kor]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

My advice is don't buy a used car from a dealership.

[Stewy]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

My advice is don't buy a used car from a dealership.

What's the problem? I've heard stories but nothing too discouraging.

This place is called 'Sport Tech Auto' and all their cars get serviced at Dale Adams and apparently that place is tough on car servicing.

[Khyron]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

You pay GST for one thing, no? 600 dollars on a 10K car can buy quite a few repairs.

Khyron

[Tuna]

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Yea I would agree. Plus there must be a kazillion 2.0 golfs around that you shouldn't need to get one through a dealer.

Plus......I guess I think most of those places are scams which I'm sure there are some that aren't.

Have you looked at a City golf yet? They may have better financing than the bank which means you could possibly get a new car for the same monthly payment.

Just trying to help out.

[R_Ethug]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

i got my S4 from the dealer but i got 1 year of CPO warranty on it which has paid off since i got about 3gs in items repaired on it.. but alas i'm out of warranty now so if my turbos die i'm out of 5-7gs..

[Tuna]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

i got my S4 from the dealer but i got 1 year of CPO warranty on it which has paid off since i got about 3gs in items repaired on it.. but alas i'm out of warranty now so if my turbos die i'm out of 5-7gs..

You make a valid point, BUT he's looking at a used car lot which is different than THE dealership as he wouldn't get CPO.

CPO may not be a bad way to go though.

[Klobi-One-Kinobi]

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You make a valid point, BUT he's looking at a used car lot which is different than THE dealership as he wouldn't get CPO.

CPO may not be a bad way to go though.

Yes, arent CPO's usually trade-ins where as non CPO could have come from anywhere, stateside, auction etc. Buying a CPO S4 from Glenmore Audi is one thing, but maybe kind of risky when its a used golf from a mud-lot.

Sheesh, just spend a little more and get a brand new citi golf, like others here have mentioned.

[R_Ethug]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

yea CPO are trade ins chad.. some old dude owned my S4 before me and traded it in on a b7 S4.. but yea mud lot vs city golf. get the city..

[Stewy]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

The city is out of my budget.

I bought a car tonight from 5th Avenue Veedub -- 2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0L -- 115,000 km's with CPO 2 year warrenty for $12,600.

I'm really, really happy! Especially for a first car, runs so well, great features, just a great car I'm glad to have.

I'll get some photos soon, I'm picking it up Saturday morning -- I can't wait to start driving that thing.

Thank you everyone, I look forward to becoming a more active member on this website.

Take er' with ease -- cheers!

[Canadian Turbo]

Re: Help - Opinions? Stories? MK4 Golf GL.

Well congrats and always nice to have a little warranty too!