FS NSW: 2007 Golf 2.0TDI DSG

[Rob32R]

Taken down thread.

[CSR]

This looks more like it...Good job on getting it back to stock and good luck with the sale, price looks sharper.

[stephen8512]

if you're 17, and this was bought in 2007, that means you were 13 when you bought this car. So I'm assuming ur parents drove it around and gave it to you as a hand me down? cuz you say 1 owner, and you've owned it since new.......

and the contact member is "tony" on the ad, so im guessin thats ur dad.....

[Rob32R]

Yes my parents only used it as a daily driver stephen. I didn't buy the car, my dad did as we traded in our old BMW 535I. Yes 1 Owner. Correct Stephen my dads name is Tony.

[stephen8512]

i thought this car was sold, didnt u have a FOR SALES ad up here before?

[Rob32R]

I did but i think it wasn't a realistc one. I Personally thought and i think everyone thought that was a joke, i certainly did. Car is not sold, because at the time we were not set on the right R32 yet. But we have finally waited for the right one and have bought it.

[Steve]

This looks more like it...Good job on getting it back to stock and good luck with the sale, price looks sharper.yep...$100 off since the 29th June is real sharp.

This For Sale saga has so many variations.......I just hope you sell it soon, because it must be hell trying to remember what coughbullshitcough you posted last time.

[Rob32R]

I wanted 30k on the 29th June which would never happen. I hope it sells very soon

[silverbullet]

I did but i think it wasn't a realistc one. I Personally thought and i think everyone thought that was a joke, i certainly did. Car is not sold, because at the time we were not set on the right R32 yet. But we have finally waited for the right one and have bought it.

i think you are a joke...you still think we are all a bunch of gullable knob jockey's don't you?

[Rob32R]

I dont think you all are a bunch of gullable knob jockey's johno. I just thought that my previous ad wasn't up to standards and didn't seem realistic. I need to sell the car ASAP.

[SUGA]

Guys please leave Rob alone with this sale, only post if you are interested in buying this car.
I don't want another mess of a thread please.

[Rob32R]

RNS510 is being removed tomorrow and the orginal RCD Radio is going back in.

[Steve]

That would drop the price by $3k+. Sure you want to do that?

[Rob32R]

No Steve i don't think buyers see value in it at all. I have already dropped alot of money from 30k. The car owes me $31,500

[aplayboy2nv]

No Steve i don't think buyers see value in it at all. I have already dropped alot of money from 30k. The car owes me $31,500

Just curious how is this car worth $25,900?? The RRP for the car was $35k but no one ever pays full retail on a VW... $9k depreciation from 4+ years?

I haven't read your other thread, but $30k to begin with?? LOL you have alot more serious thinking to do.

You don't think buyers see value in the RNS-510, yet you see value in telling buyers you wash your car once a week? People will compare yours and others on the market, if you want to sell it ASAP, you shouldn't have yours as the most expensive one on carsales!!!

But hey it's your car (well your dad's), you are just the fella who knows how to use the internet right?

[zero]

* Private Price Guide $17,800 - $20,100
* Trade In Price Guide $14,000 - $16,300
* Average Km 60,000 - 100,000

Straight from redbook, get your head straight if you want a fast sale

[Rob32R]

Please read this from redbook

6sp SD Diesel Turbo 4cyl 2.0 1968cc
Average Private Price+ $20,500 - $23,000
Trade In Price Guide+ $16,300 - $18,800
Average km+ 60000 - 100000
Price When New (RRP)+ $34,790

http://www.carpoint.com.au/car-valuations/?N=593+4294962746+4294962677+4294927227+4294785818&search=1#ctl08_p_d_ctl08_cboMake=4294962746&ctl08_p_d_ctl08_cboModel=4294962677&ctl08_p_d_ctl08_cboYearMade=4294927227&ctl08_p_d_ctl08_cboDescription=4294785818

Mines not a 1.9 its the 2.0tdi

[dev17a]

let's leave the young boy alone shall we :cool:

but imo if priced at $20k it may sell a bit quick ;)

may take a bit longer if GFC II really does happen.. but who knows, some investment bankers may downgrade to TDI's.. :p

[Rob32R]

Guys i can understand that i can price it at $20,000 but too me and i am sure you would agree that is give away. I know if GFC II does happen there will be a slight delay but i want it too go to a good home and someone who will look after as i have.

[aplayboy2nv]

I didn't know VWGOLF.net.au condone false advertising... isn't it bad for a forum to have someone lying about their car??

I think Rob32R need to clear up a few of his lies and false advertising. On VWW you said the car was bought in 2011... and sometimes you say it is your dad's car... do you even have the right to sell it?

The car owes you $31,000?? Why?? because you bought a bunch of mods and didn't use it? why are you passing on your mistakes to the buyer?

Rob internet is a small world, it only took me a few minutes to find all your lies, i'm sure a real interested buyer will do his/her research as well.

I really don't think VWGOLF.net.au should have this ad associated with the forum, bad reputation.

[Steve]

Rob...it's not the buyers concern that the car owes you $31k (or your Dad...or your sister). It's what the market is prepared to pay.

Here is a comparative example. http://tinyurl.com/64t8gaw

We're only trying to help...but you can't see that with your head shoved up your backside so far.

[Rob32R]

I know i will never get $31,000 but im sure that if the market is good people would be prepared to pay 25,900 or less as i am negotiable for a fantastic TDI just look at it. Its Perfect. Thanks for your kind words guys it really helping.

[Rob32R]

Rob...it's not the buyers concern that the car owes you $31k (or your Dad...or your sister). It's what the market is prepared to pay.

Here is a comparative example. http://tinyurl.com/64t8gaw

We're only trying to help...but you can't see that with your head shoved up your backside so far.



Steve that link is a 1.9tdi mine is 2.0tdi.

[richie32]

Use redbook as a rough guideline

http://redbook.com.au/used-cars/details.aspx?R=107911&__Qpb=1&Cr=12&__Ns=p_Make_String|0||p_ClassificationType_String| 0||p_Family_String|0||p_Year_String|1||p_SequenceN um_Int32|0&__N=2994%204294939368%204294842695%204294965584&silo=1300&__No=15&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=50&__sid=12FD037D364A

Your one has lower k's and probs better options,
so you should add a couple grand onto the $20,000
and that should be your rough price

Good luck with your sale mate, hope you get what you want for it

[Rob32R]

Redbook said this:
6sp SD Diesel Turbo 4cyl 1.9 1896cc
Average Private Price+ $19,000 - $21,400
Trade In Price Guide+ $15,000 - $17,400
Average km+ 60000 - 100000
Price When New (RRP)+ $32,290

Mine is this one below
6sp SD Diesel Turbo 4cyl 2.0 1968cc
Average Private Price+ $20,500 - $23,000
Trade In Price Guide+ $16,300 - $18,800
Average km+ 60000 - 100000
Price When New (RRP)+ $34,790

[Rob32R]

im asking 25,900 look at all the extras :D. Do you think i should remove the RNS510.

[Rob32R]

When you consider you are only paying $2,900 for top extras.
Leather Package New: $4,000 Not many TDI's out there with leather thats for sure
GTI Wheels New: $3840
Michelin Brand New PS3: $1,000
GTI Door Trim: $350.00
The recent service cost me $2,000.
All 4 discs and pads who wouldn't want to buy this car its virtually brand new.
Kilometres only 38,500. There all bloody done 50,60,70,80,000kms

[Steve]

Did you pay $3840 for the wheels?

[Steve]

RNS510 is being removed tomorrow and the orginal RCD Radio is going back in.


im asking 25,900 look at all the extras :D. Do you think i should remove the RNS510.
For crying out loud Rob....MUYFM

[Rob32R]

No i didn't pay $3840 but i bought them brand new with 1 week old Michelin PS3's. I still believe looking at Carpoint/Carsales i will still get $25,500 or $25,900 without the RNS510. I need your inputs.

[walbjj]

so about $1200 then, and the rns510 is about $1000 as well, so u got $2500 tops so far. i think the price is gettable, but then again, people will be looking at a mk6 for only a few thousand more

[Rob32R]

People don't realise for a MK6 103TDI DSG with all these extras it will cost them $42-45,000 plus a 6 month wait.

[Steve]

People don't realise for a MK6 103TDI DSG with all these extras it will cost them $42-45,000 plus a 6 month wait.Who needs the extras when you can have this?

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?Cr=0&R=10061613&keywords=&trecs=285&__sid=12FC1B49E9BB&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32 |1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&__Qpb=1&__Nne=15&SearchAction=N&seot=1&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294962677% 204294962746%201621%204294784669&silo=1011 (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?Cr=0&R=10061613&keywords=&trecs=285&__sid=12FC1B49E9BB&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal%7C0%7C%7CpCar_RankSort _Int32%7C1%7C%7CpCar_Make_String%7C0%7C%7CpCar_Mod el_String%7C0&__Qpb=1&__Nne=15&SearchAction=N&seot=1&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294962677% 204294962746%201621%204294784669&silo=1011)

[Rob32R]

The most ugliest TDI i have ever seen. How can you compare that to mine that has no extras.

[Steve]

The most ugliest TDI i have ever seen. How can you compare that to mine that has no extras.it was you who said to compare it against a MKVI 103TDI DSG......

[Rob32R]

I mean't to say if you buy a new MK6 103TDI with all the extras mine has it will cost a fortune and not many people have that sort of money for a new one.

[dopey]

Extras are basically worth jack all when you're selling a used car. I've learned this after many years of modifying cars. They only really make it more attractive for a buyer compared to other cars on the market, they add very little value to the actual price for the most part.

Your car does look to be a very good example, maybe there just isn't a huge market for these right now. If you want to get rid of it quickly drop the price more each week and see when you get some bites. The problem is getting people interested in the first place and if the price isn't good they just don't call you. Once they actually turn up and see the car is a stand out example then you can talk turkey.

Just to give you an example, my 12 month old 103TDI MK6 sold a few weeks back. I originally listed it for $32,500 and got no calls. I put it down to $32,000 after a week and immediately got heaps of calls. First guy showed up and bought it for $30,000 then and there. Now I probably could have got slightly more for it, however I wanted it gone in a hurry so made the choice to just take the $30k offer. However, compared to the $27,000 I was offered for trade-in I still came out better off.

[walbjj]

how is that mk 6 tdi the ugliest ever, it looks stock

[Rob32R]

Thats what i am going to do Ryan drop the price every fortnight if there is no interest. The problem is i have had interest and time wasters but no one has come to see the car. I can tell you know it is the best example of a MK5 2.0TDI DSG Comfortline 2007.

[Paul_OH]

how is that mk 6 tdi the ugliest ever, it looks stock

Hahaha, so it wasn't just me then. I was wondering what I missed.

Good luck with the sale Rob (I really hope you sell it soon to put an end to these threads!)

[dopey]

Hahaha, so it wasn't just me then. I was wondering what I missed.

Good luck with the sale Rob (I really hope you sell it soon to put an end to these threads!)

Those adhesive door strips should be banned, they look awful! The car would look better with the shopping car park dints in the panel instead haha

[stephen8512]

The most ugliest TDI i have ever seen. How can you compare that to mine that has no extras.

Rob, your "extra's" is a GTI door trim and GTI wheels.....the only thing thats different from that MK6 TDI is the fact that yours has leather and that one doesnt. Probably no one here, but other people might see that as "modification" and they'd be like "well if he's done this, what else has he done?".


how is that mk 6 tdi the ugliest ever, it looks stock

+1. Is it because it has the GTI wheels that makes yours better looking than the MK6? Because the "options" list you mentioned doesnt really entice to be honest.

Recent service cost you $2000?! May I ask what you had changed? a 5 year old car, low kms....$2000?! Oh and a service is not an "option"

$3000 odd something for denvers may be the RRP (i dont know) but I sure as hell know you didnt pay that price for them. Listing them and quoting the price next to it making others think thats the price you paid for them is misleading.

And you say


People don't realise for a MK6 103TDI DSG with all these extras it will cost them $42-45,000 plus a 6 month wait.

exactly what extras are you talking about? Leather, yes. But what else? RNS510 that you're thinking of taking out? GTI wheels? Brake pads? A service which apparently cost $2000 for 30K kms?! Floormats?! these arent exactly mind blowing options Rob so get your head out of your arse.

I've been trying to give you the benefit of the doubt but mate, seriously, i know ur still a kid and all but grow up.....because of the shit you did in the past and what you continue to do now acting like a right tool, no one can take u seriously or respect you even if ur trying to be legit. At least you're not making threads every fkn second like last time and your posts have matured a lot since when u first joined. But saying shit like that the MK6 TDI in the above posts is the ugliest one you've ever seen and how one could compare it to yours...WTF? IF you haven't noticed, yours is stock as well.

I'm just going to wait for the argument where you reply by saying "oh but I changed the wheels and the door trim. It's nothing like those other ones out there"

FFS...
/rant

[Rob32R]

All 4 Disc and pads and the 30,000km service $1820.00. The stuff i have only done to the car was RNS, Wheels, Tyres, Trim because the Plastic one is revolting. The car is 4 years old not 5. What should i write then Stephen if your so smart :). There is not one other 2.0TDI DSG 2007 Comfortline MK5 with GTI Door trims, they all have the revolting plastic and the 15 inch Rubbish handling tyres and wheels that are efficient.

[stephen8512]

All 4 Disc and pads and the 30,000km service $1820.00. The stuff i have only done to the car was RNS, Wheels, Tyres, Trim because the Plastic one is revolting. The car is 4 years old not 5. What should i write then Stephen if your so smart :). There is not one other 2.0TDI DSG 2007 Comfortline MK5 with GTI Door trims, they all have the revolting plastic and the 15 inch Rubbish handling tyres and wheels that are efficient.

listing the actual options and extras (which is quite limited in my view) rather than bullshitting would be a start

Saying its got the GTI trims and shit is fine. What isnt fine is when you try and make it seem like its the best thing in the world and try and emphasise a point (in this case, your wheels and trim) that doesnt really add that much value to the damn car in the first place.

Just list what is has and let it be that. Dont bullshit in the ad either by saying you bought another bigger car (4WD) when you havent...because the R32 is the same size as your golf....or is that a lie as well?

i refuse to believe people can be this thick.....seriously. but ur pushing the envelope

[technopato]

listing the actual options and extras (which is quite limited in my view) rather than bullshitting would be a start

Lol !!!!
Why does everyone waste their finger exercises typing advice to Rob???!!!!

Rob will learn very slowly that he will end up getting no more than $21k for his "immaculate" and "one of a kind" TDI DSG Comfortline!!

I'll buy the RNS off you Rob!!

[Rob32R]

See the Reason Stephen i wrote bought another Bigger 4WD is because if i put purchased a new car people would think he virtually has a new car with low kms why is he selling it, is there something wrong with it. They would think that.

[Rob32R]

Trust me i am not selling it for $21,000 Pat. The car is easily worth $25,25,500 max.

[technopato]

You know what I also love about all of Rob's threads??!!

They always end up going for at least 4 pages!!!! Hahahahaha..

[technopato]

Trust me i am not selling it for $21,000 Pat. Why don't you sell your GTI for $21,000 Pat. The car is easily worth $25,25,500 max.

Like I said Rob, you'll learn this lesson like every other one slowly..

You won't sell that car for $25, $24 or even $23k...

I'm not being a prick to you matey, that's just the reality of it right now!!

You picked a really bad time to sell your car... Espescially a 4 year old one.

[stephen8512]

See the Reason Stephen i wrote bought another Bigger 4WD is because if i put purchased a new car people would think he virtually has a new car with low kms why is he selling it, is there something wrong with it. They would think that.

so you speak/think for everybody now do you? It would have been just as acceptable to say "Selling due to upgrade to R32". Why do u feel the need to lie? What would u have said if a potential buyer said to you "what 4wd did you buy?" Theres another lie right there. fkn hell.... are you pretending to be this retarded? ur taking the piss right? i seriously would love to give you the benefit of the doubt but it seems to be a regular occurance for any one of your threads which makes me question whether u really are missing a gene or something...

IF the car is good as you say it is, then it will sell itself. and the fact is : its a 4 year old car, the TDI isnt special and although it may have low kms, people will want a newer car for that price (possible 2008/2009 and perhaps not a VW) or they will want you to drop the price on yours

[technopato]

Trust me i am not selling it for $21,000 Pat. The car is easily worth $25,25,500 max.

Funny how you edited your comment, you actually realized it wasn't the right thing to say....

Drop the price to $24k negotiable and take the RNS and wheels off.

You'll get $1500 for the RNS and wheels together and $21k for the car if you're lucky...

[Rob32R]

I know we might be in for a GFC II so might hold on and wait. The car can easily sell it self, people just want it for nothing, Its a real joke. Pat What i am going to do is take out the RNS and drop the price to 25,000-25,500 and go from there each fortnight. I don't have other wheels with brand new tyres.

[stephen8512]

via PM


Hi Stephen,
Can you quickly draft up a quick ad on what you would write please.
cheers would be greatly appreciated.

.....
you're taking the piss right?

[Rob32R]

Well Stephen your the one acting like i don't know how to sell a car and putting me down and making me feel like crapt.

[stephen8512]

harden the fuck up

read post #44 and #50 again. read it carefully. The answer is in there.

It takes a lot to piss me off, but one thing i hate are liars and by me replying in your thread like this after being just an observer for a long time....if you dont realise it now i'm trying to help you rather than humiliate you. But you really need to stop acting like such a prick because no one on this forum respects you anymore or take you seriously. Any post by Rob32R is a joke. I just want to see what will happen at a GTG or a meet where you turn up and you say "hi im Rob32R". That day will be interesting. What mk5 kristian did was entertaining but at the end of the day it wasn't right. But surely you can see that he's not the only one you've annoyed. You have a fan base of people who think ur nothing but a joke.

Start by working on that and then maybe you'll be fine.

[Rob32R]

Thanks Stephen, I will take your words into consideration and fix up the ad like you said in Post 44,50. I will see how i go on the price and if i have to drop the price it maybe and i sincerely promise not to be a prick anymore.

[derek]

http://scifun.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/captain-picard-full-of-win.jpg.

[Steve]

Thanks to the forum admins for letting us teach this grasshopper the ways of the world

[ForceFed]

Rob32R threads are so entertaining....>D

[mk5]

rob would you just fuck off the forum already ? you are rather annoying

[stephen8512]

Annoying he may be, I'm willing to say he's learning. His posts are more relevant and as I said he's more mature in his posts compared to when he first joined.. He used to say nothing but crap before. As annoying as he may be/may have been, it doesn't help the situation when you post shit up like this. You've constantly been singling him out and went as far as to stalk him and shit. Agreed, it was rather entertaining at first but it wasn't right. Singling rob out like this and belittling and humiliating him constantly makes you look like a bit of a douche.
I know I'll prob never meet you and this is the internetz so anyone can say anything they want... But there's a right way and a wrong way to go about it IMO. At the end of the day it's a public forum designed to get owners to talk about their passion. Telling someone to fuck off because they've been/are annoying and stalking them and constantly saying shit about them makes u come off looking like the dickhead

Rob has lost respect from most on here and no one could give a shit what he says as most of what he has said is fucked and he just doesn't seem to get it. But let him be and give him a chance.

And rob, you say you won't be a prick but rather than typing it, show it through your posts and learn to understand and take criticism and suggestions. Acting like you know everything and making older members who are trying to help you look stupid will only make them not give a shit about anything you post as they discredit it from that moment and onwards. Don't bullshit about anything because that means you don't have any respect for others on here and trying to make us out to be fools. I thought this was basic manners and human common sense but at times, the way you post/have been posting is fucking retarded to say the least. Learn to ignore and shut the fuck up when needed. This'll be my last post in this thread and anything related you post and if you don't want to be considered a joke anymore, read and re read what I've just said.

[walbjj]

Voice of reason has just spoke.
This reminds me of my ozhonda days. Plenty of eager and misguided p plate drivers with hopes and dreams

[CSR]

rob would you just fuck off the forum already ? you are rather annoying

Come on mate, if you've read the entire thread you'll see he's at least trying and to be honest, if I were him I would've left the forum ages ago out of fear of seeing the replies to my own posts.
Don't post irrelevant things just for the sake of insulting someone..

Back on topic - Definately get rid of the RNS if you still have the original RCD, you will get more for that here. As everybody else has suggested don't try and talk your car up so much when all it's really got are stick-on door trims and different wheels, as most people buying this type of car are looking for fuel economy and won't give a shit about what wheels / tyres are on there. That, and the fact that it's not a GTI so if anything the GTI trims are working against you. You will learn on carsales you are not special, your car is not special, before looking at pictures people will look at:
1. Km
2. Price

You're lucky in that you have a fairly low KM car so you can put a bit of a premium on that but I would be looking at others on the market.
http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=10541314&__Qpb=1&Cr=6&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32 |1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294962677% 204294962746%204294917941%204294867499&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&__No=15&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=34&__sid=12D4E0E6E5A0
http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=10857031&__Qpb=1&Cr=7&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32 |1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294962677% 204294962746%204294917941%204294867499&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&__No=15&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=34&__sid=12D4E0E6E5A0
http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=10748463&__Qpb=1&Cr=12&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32 |1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294962677% 204294962746%204294917941%204294867499&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&__No=15&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=34&__sid=12D4E0E6E5A0
http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/dealer/details.aspx?R=10782632&__Qpb=1&Cr=14&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32 |1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294962677% 204294962746%204294917941%204294867499&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&__No=15&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=34&__sid=12D4E0E6E5A0

My 2c.

[aplayboy2nv]

I agree with CSR, gti trims and wheels won't do much to the value of the car, at the very most a few hundred here and there. mk5 17" denvers aren't that desirable to begin with, alot of people get rid of them (but in saying that, there are some out there who also loves them).

Instead of mentioning new tyres, maybe just mention what is left of the tyre thread... as based on your posts, they are not brand new, at least 4-5 months old (which are not old, but it's misleading telling people they are brand new).

Leather is the only realistic thing which might add some value, however, whichever way you look at it, it's still 4 years old, you can't simply add the original option value onto the selling price. But like some have said already, people buying at this price range and especially diesel will focus on the value, rather than small extras which doesn't add much.

At the end of the day, not many people pay full asking price on carsales, everyone over estimate the price. Listing it at 26k, simply won't get the same amount of realistic enquiries, compared to listing it at 24k... as listing at 26k, eventually 1 or 2 serious buyer might come around to check it out, and offer 24k anyway... or if you list it at 24k, more realistic buyers will enquire about the car and maybe pay 24k. Ps. this is just an example, as I don't think the car is worth 24k, but hope you get the drift.

Basically you have to ask yourself, how quickly do you want to sell the car, if it was me, i would take the hit of losing 1-2k, the money is much better in hand, you can invest it, spend it etc. Instead of having a car around not doing much for an extra month? 3 months? 6 months? each day losing it's value, and most likely you will drop the price in order to sell it.

But hey, majority of people tend to learn it the hard way, myself included.

[ForceFed]

Some good advice there Rob. Maybe try around the 22k mark because for not much more you can buy either a GTI or a GT Sport.

[RussGT]

To be honest he'd be better off putting the car back to stock and selling it as a low "K" Comfortline. He will probably have more chance of getting a genuine buyer that way. I know when I have been looking for cars in the past that I prefer to look at non modified vehicles and I think a lot of genuine buyers feel the same way. I have a reasonable idea of what I'm saying having sold 3 Golfs in the past few years, a 2007 Comfortline TDI, more recently Cam's 2005 GTI and my GT TDI. All our cars have been in immaculate condition, well maintained and apart from a few very minor cosmetic changes such as sill plates and window tint they have been kept stock and all 3 sold to the first of the buyers who viewed them. My suggestion would be to put it as stock as you can and then resell the extras later, keep it well presented and remember to be honest with people. I'm confident that it would sell quicker this way and you will probably recoup more of what you've spent as well. My .02c worth :)

[Rob32R]

I haven't got the original 15 inch wheels with brand new tyres. The car is not modified at all, it only has Genuine VW Wheels and Brushed aluminium door trim. Just removed the RNS510. RCD Radio has gone back in.

[Rob32R]

I am going to drop the Price to around $25,000 to $25,500. I think that will be attention grabbling compared to the others on carsales.

[Steve]

I haven't got the original 15 inch wheels with brand new tyres. The car is not modified at all, it only has Genuine VW Wheels and Brushed aluminium door trim. Just removed the RNS510. RCD Radio has gone back in.the door trim has "GTI" on it...no? The car is NOT a GTI.

Come up for air some time Rob...you're asphyxiating yourself (http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBcQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thefreedictionary.com%2Fasphy xiating&rct=j&q=asphyxiating&ei=oh0hTrbGJov3mAXduPifAw&usg=AFQjCNGPK_oKPyivq5xij6VjZOZyDARVcg&cad=rja)

[Rob32R]

The door trims thats not considered as a Modification.

[Steve]

The door trims thats not considered as a Modification.I din't say it was Rob. You presenting the car as something for what it's not. (GTI components and it's a Diesel). People will get suspicious and look elsewhere, fearing the car has hard a hard life...because the "young fellow" selling it...has made changes/modifications that represent it as a could have been, but wouldn't be GTI.

Sure as eggs I'd steer clear of it.

[walbjj]

Plenty of 15" vw rims on eBay and gumtree. Buy them and sell ur denvers. U might come ahead a few hundred even

[RussGT]

Exactly the point I was making in my post, if it doesn't look original it will turn a lot of genuine potential buyers away :rolleyes:

[Rob32R]

I'm not changing the wheels there not counted as modification because they are not aftermarket they are genuine brand new VW Wheels.

[Rob32R]

Price Drop $25,500

[aplayboy2nv]

I'm looking forward to see how this thread develops, especially in say 2-3 months time, when the price will be where it should be in the 22k region lol

A $400 drop after removing the RNS-510... BARGAIN!!! (You should probably remove the pics with RNS-510 in the near future).

Another hint for Rob32R, your competitions are not only Golfs, even in the same family, there are plenty of 2l Diesel Jetta out there, newer around the same Kms and cheaper.

You are simply comparing what's on carsales and not considering other options.

[Rob32R]

I will be removing the Pics of the RNS510 tomorrow as i give the car a nice detail and take photos with the original radio back in.

[CSR]

Rob it's your car but I think the unanimous advice being given here is to take off the "brushed aluminium door trims". I wouldn't buy a car that was pretending to be a GTI, I would think the "dickhead" who owns it would have given it a flogging.

You have to understand the majority of people know nothing about cars. An upgraded wheel, whilst we all know does wonders for handling, may be seen as a negative to a potential buyer, who thinks "if it didn't come like that from the factory, something must have been compromised for these looks".

Your price is still too expensive, at least for this forum as you won't find any suckers, good luck on carsales.

[Rob32R]

I have taken of brushed aluminium trims and gti wheels in my carsales ad

[mikinoz]

So mate, you reckon my price I advised you I sold my TDI in your other thread is still ridiculous?

If you sell this over $22k I'll buy you a bottle of wine (to be verified with buyer). Pretty sure I'm safe though.

But what would I know? My car isn't a shade on your concourse specimen.

Id say your ads on forums in your case are less helpful to your cause than a benefit.

[Rob32R]

Mik don't forget yours was a very nice TDI but i remember it being manual so there is always a higher premium price with the DSG plus mine has leather. I'm very confident it will sell $25,000 or $25,500.

[aplayboy2nv]

If you sell this over $22k I'll buy you a bottle of wine (to be verified with buyer). Pretty sure I'm safe though.

Id say your ads on forums in your case are less helpful to your cause than a benefit.

+1 Make that 2 bottles of wine :) But of course verified with buyer, as this car has been "sold" several times before. And I also agree that Rob32R having his car on forums won't do him any good, as there are just so many negative comments and lies linked with the car.

I for one found vw forums, while I was researching to buy my car, i'm sure majority of the members did as well. After reading so many negative comments, i very much doubt serious buyers will go anywhere near that car.


Mik don't forget yours was a very nice TDI but i remember it being manual so there is always a higher premium price with the DSG plus mine has leather. I'm very confident it will sell $25,000 or $25,500.

I'm not sure if the DSG necessarily can fetch a higher price compared to manual, especially the one on your model, VW fitted earlier versions of DSG on those TDIs, hence no pedal shift and different looking knob, plus for those buyers who research via the internet will find many threads about DSG gearbox not being reliable, which IMO is not the case, but they will find alot of threads with negative comments about the earlier model DSG gearbox, which includes high repair/maintainence costs, which are true... even though i enjoy my DSG car, i won't buy one out of warranty, like most others.

So once again, the only real added value to your car is leather... gti trims, wheels, dsg are all minimal added value, all could have negative affects, but i guess not as bad as you posting on forums, in this case, bad publicity is not good publicity.

I'm very confident you will NEVER sell that car $24k+ but hey maybe you'll get lucky with someone who didn't do their research and values the car $25k+ but at the moment you are one of a kind, and not in a good way.

[zero]

Hi Zero can you please delete your comment in my for sale thread it makes you look like a fool that's not even the car i have for sale.

False advertisement much? and what were you selling can i ask?

[Jig]

OP has requested that this For Sale thread be closed so I am going to oblige.

Message to Rob32R: Your reputation in this forum is very tainted and members have lost respect to whatever posts you have created. I would encourage you to take a long break before posting again and really take on board some of the feedback some of our members have given you. Your youth is getting the best of you and you are simply not mature enough to be on forums, not yet anyway. You need to "grow up" and learn from this experience. If you do not learn from this experience, then us Mods will have no choice but to ban you permanently.

Message to our members: Rob32R's post tends to bring out the worse in some of our members and this easily translates to the tone of the posts you have contributed. It is however not acceptable that you are being persuaded to release your "Jeckyll and Hyde" persona because of how 1 person behaves in this forum. It is your responsibility to kerb that and be a better man/woman and rise above it. Blaming other people on how you behave in forums is a cop out. There are tools here which allows you to ignore member's post so you dont stoop down to their level. I suggest you start using this tool.