Why are GTi's not selling??

[MrP]

I'm trying to sell my GTi... And I've had no interested what so ever.. And I mean non!!

When I've sold previous cars I normally sell them within a few days, get loads of interest even if most of it is just from dreamers and time waters.. But I'm just getting nothing with the GTi..

Looking at other adverts for GTi's on this forum and from others, every one looks like there having the same issue?

Am I missing something here??

[bradley1983]

People are being smart and buying smaller and cheaper to run engins. Come on, a 1.6 16v is in the same insurance groupe as my old astra coupe turbo that had 215bhp.

Also, the market is FLOODED with silver ones!

Mine is up for sale at a price I want. If it sells good, If not I will keep it.

[MrP]

People are being smart and buying smaller and cheaper to run engins. Come on, a 1.6 16v is in the same insurance groupe as my old astra coupe turbo that had 215bhp.

Also, the market is FLOODED with silver ones!

Mine is up for sale at a price I want. If it sells good, If not I will keep it.

Me too, I'm not letting it go for much less.. I'm on a MASSIVE loss at the current price already!

Just never had this issue before where I've had no interest....

There are LOADS for sale all different spec, condition and price.. Some are up at £1500 up to about £5000 for what look like similar specs and conditions.. baffles me really? is it just pick a price from out of a hat or something?

[emma_88]

I've noticed this too. There is quite a few for sale at the moment. I wouldn't take it offensive though.

All comes down to the recession imo.

Rich, I read your for sale advert the other day. Nice read, if I didn't own a GTi already I'd definately be coming to look at yours!

[MrP]

I've noticed this too. There is quite a few for sale at the moment. I wouldn't take it offensive though.

All comes down to the recession imo.

Rich, I read your for sale advert the other day. Nice read, if I didn't own a GTi already I'd definately be coming to look at yours!

Yay!!

Thanks!!

I don't know why I'm selling it really... I just miss old skool cars too much and I'm obviously an idiot!

[Verity]

Its a real shame they arnt selling well.

It sounds odd but in some way i think its the time of year.

little cheap 1ltr cars are a popular thing at christmas time, as parents buy their 17 year olds little run arounds.
(and older cars with no power steering and ABS, and rubbish heating systems, dont sell so much around winter, for obvious reasons.)

Also people are saving money atm in prep for chrsitmas.

I've always found after chrsitmas (christmas money yay) and coming up to summer are always the best times for selling cars.

Good luck with selling your GTI it is a beaut!!!

[bradley1983]

I agree. Never try to sell a car from sep to feb unless its a convertable. Come march the need will be there. Christmas is around the corner and people have just got back from holidays!

I saw a red one for £3499 just standard. looked average but red.

I want my R32 asap but will wait. I love the polo (I have spent more on it than my kids recently) and is running nice.

[6N2 GTI 00]

They are 10 year old cars now so its understandable that the demand would have dropped off alot.
Lets face it they are expensive cars to run and maintain, they do seem to have a lot of faults too which are normally expensive to put right.

I love mine to bits but they can be a frustrating car to own at times, the majority of parts are expensive to replace and often hard to find with them being such rare cars. I have spent thousands on mine and its still nowhere near what I want it to be.

Every car has its faults but with the recession still rearing its ugly head its no wonder people are looking for cheaper & more economical cars.

[chris meardon]

I think the goverments scrappage deal affected the 2nd hand car sales market hugely as well.

evveryone that was considering p/x or buying a second hand car is being flooded with great scrapage deals, 7 year warrentys and sometimes even free insurance.

It makes a car very hard to turn down when you look at a gti thats expensive to run, high on insurance and getting a bit old.

I also think the insurance group is too high to attract the 17- 19 male market, its too high when you compare it to similair spec cars like a zetec s (we all know the gti's a better car but the lads that age only look at the bhp figure) i payed through the nose to insure mine at 17/18

[MrP]

They are 10 year old cars now so its understandable that the demand would have dropped off alot.
Lets face it they are expensive cars to run and maintain, they do seem to have a lot of faults too which are normally expensive to put right.

I love mine to bits but they can be a frustrating car to own at times, the majority of parts are expensive to replace and often hard to find with them being such rare cars. I have spent thousands on mine and its still nowhere near what I want it to be.

Every car has its faults but with the recession still rearing its ugly head its no wonder people are looking for cheaper & more economical cars.

Your right on the ball there...

I just want a mk2 Gti 16v

[live1]

perhaps your asking too much money,ive seen loads of gtis for 1500 pounds with service history etc and good and clean,just an idea

[Verity]

evveryone that was considering p/x or buying a second hand car is being flooded with great scrapage deals, 7 year warrentys and sometimes even free insurance.

Anyone read the small print on the Vauxhall ad that offers a 'life time warrenty'

it says its only for the first owner of the car.
and only covers the first 100,000miles if i remember rightly.
....if the cars life time is only 100k. then I would be very very worried!

I agree with Chris Meardon

I think the GTI is something that has a pacific fan group.

my 1ltr E had loads of interest from 17/18 year olds
my SE had loads and loads of interest from 30/40 year old women with little kids. all converting from a people carrier to a small reliable car.
I think I would only ever sell my GTI to someone who really knows and likes Polos

[MrP]

perhaps your asking too much money,ive seen loads of gtis for 1500 pounds with service history etc and good and clean,just an idea

Nah... Mines worth the money all day long...! If it doesn't sell for that price it doesn't sell! Plus those at the lower price range will be dogs which will need work.. Work means money and lots of it, hence why they are so cheap!

evveryone that was considering p/x or buying a second hand car is being flooded with great scrapage deals, 7 year warrentys and sometimes even free insurance.

Anyone read the small print on the Vauxhall ad that offers a 'life time warrenty'

it says its only for the first owner of the car.
and only covers the first 100,000miles if i remember rightly.
....if the cars life time is only 100k. then I would be very very worried!

I agree with Chris Meardon

I think the GTI is something that has a pacific fan group.

my 1ltr E had loads of interest from 17/18 year olds
my SE had loads and loads of interest from 30/40 year old women with little kids. all converting from a people carrier to a small reliable car.
I think I would only ever sell my GTI to someone who really knows and likes Polos

Yeah, I think that's the issue, it's a very specific car to be looking at, you buy a GTi because you want a GTi and won't settle for anything else... And there are so many to look at currently it's hard to choose!

[live1]

you really think the cheap gtis are really that bad they look good ,but who knows

[MrP]

you really think the cheap gtis are really that bad they look good ,but who knows

Yes, I really do.. It not hard in this modern age where information is readily available to see a rough price of similar cars.. Not many people who are capable to advertise online wouldn't do research first.. And then in their right mind will see the average price being £2500-3000 then advertise their nice GTi for £1500...

Photo's hide more than you'd think when it comes to cars...

That's just my opinion.. But obviously there are bargains to be had...

I think my advert is as honest as can be, hides nothing I know about and tells the potential buyer most things they may want to know about... With most adverts it's just basic info and the seller knows basic info on the car.. Generally in my experience if the seller can't be arsed to write a good advert what makes you think they can be arsed to look after the car? So with cheaper cars there is always that extra risk... You pay for what you get and all that!!