Is this a good deal?

gwbjs · Post by **gwbjs** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 3:49 pm

You're a hard man to please Polosilver.....................

I reckon that until you go and see a car, you never really know.
As for the spec, it depends whats important to you really. I bought an X plater with 40k, FSH, sunroof, side air bags, in dash CD changer (better than the boot mounted one IMO) etc but with no A/c or climate. Lack of aircon did put me off a bit but since buying it, I can't say I'd ever have needed it much (though I do live in Scotland

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At the end of the day, its the overall car I wanted (styling, performance etc) and not the odd bits of spec.....

Anyway, good luck with the hunt mate. I can't believe it's that difficult to find one as there's always loads on Autotrader and occassionally on EBay. In fact, there's a nice looking black one on EBay right now...

PhilGTi · Post by **PhilGTi** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 4:04 pm

My dad's been in the motortrade for 25 years, i guess i picked it up off him! Your right, until you see a car you know nothing about it!

Del_GTi · Post by **Del_GTi** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:59 pm

owenjt wrote:Ok how about this:

2001-X VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1.6 GTi 5dr Hatchback
Mileage: 42000 mls
Doors 5
Colour: Silver
Specific Colour Reflex silver metallic

ABS, Air Conditioning / Climate, Alarm / Immobiliser, Alloy Wheels, Central Locking, Driver and Passenger Airbags, Electric Windows and Mirrors, PAS, Full Service History

Vw demonstrator+1 Lady owner.Full Vw service history with Servicing reciepts Grey/Red cloth interior.Remote central locking.6 Disc cd changer.Abs brakes.Rear wash wipe.Front fog lights.price includes 12 Months Parts/labour warranty and Hpi certificate

Â£5,995

????? Or if not how much would you say its worth?

Doesn't sound too bad mate. It's got Climate and a FSH. I wouldnt think to much about the VW demonstrator bit. It may have been, when the Polo came out they were a big selling point for dealers even if they didn't make many of them.

Price isn't too bad.

owenjt · Post by **owenjt** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 11:16 pm

He certainly is a hard man to please! Well i may be going to see my first one at the weekend so will get my 1st test drive! Is an x-reg, 44k miles, climate, 1 owner, Â£5,895.

Still pondering the black vs silver question though! Like the silver but think the black sets off the silver alloys!

PhilGTi · Post by **PhilGTi** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 11:22 pm

Bottom line is, if you pay Â£5,500+ you are likely to end up with a top GTi, but if you wait you might be able to find a minter for Â£500-800 less. Depends what you want todo really. Remember someone will probably take less then you offer also. I know someone selling a silver one with 38k if you interested, think he wants Â£5,600 for it!