MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: jakex181 on February 13, 2016, 12:39:15 pm

Title: Mk5 Golf GTI Selling Help
Post by: jakex181 on February 13, 2016, 12:39:15 pm

Hi Guys,

Im trying to sell my Mk5 Golf GTI as I'm after an R32 instead. Ive had it on eBay for a few weeks now but don't seem to be getting as much interest as i expected.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs7.postimg.org%2F5iztqle7f%2FIMG_2326.jpg&hash=33e7eb5e78a88a2853258997107611e55d93ac72)

Its on for £5250, does this price sound reasonable?

Its done 102K miles, it has a full service history, had a cam belt, water pump and main thermostat last year.
The car has leather interior, xenon headlights, auto lights, arutowipers, heater wing mirrors, heater seats.

Here is a link to the advert: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141899624530?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Title: Re: Mk5 Golf GTI Selling Help
Post by: slix on February 13, 2016, 02:56:35 pm

Quite a few on AT 60-80k miles going for what you're asking so may be worth dropping the price a bit tired 4850?

Also doesn't help that as soon as a car hits 100k it puts people off.

If you wanna keep at the price you have it at, just hold on for a few weeks, a buyer could come at any time. It's usually the same case, you get hardly any calls or interest, and as soon as you sell the car the phone doesn't stop ringing asking if it's still available  :laugh:

Title: Re: Mk5 Golf GTI Selling Help
Post by: jakex181 on February 13, 2016, 03:41:35 pm

I had it up for auction on eBay and it got up to 5k but the reserve was 5250, i offered a second chance offer to the highest bidder but i guess he changed his mind. Ill see how it goes and then think about reducing it to 5k perhaps. Cheers.

Title: Re: Mk5 Golf GTI Selling Help
Post by: Nasir on February 13, 2016, 04:18:09 pm

Looks good with plenty of pictures (they could be of higher quality). However, you may want to stress the work and money you have spent on the car. Try to get across how well you have maintained the car.

Title: Re: Mk5 Golf GTI Selling Help
Post by: dronners on February 13, 2016, 05:37:23 pm

take a picture of the service history as well.  but otherwise i think you done ok.  took ages for me to sell my really nice condition fiesta.  just gotta wait for the right nibble

Title: Re: Mk5 Golf GTI Selling Help
Post by: StuF on February 13, 2016, 05:59:03 pm

Personally I think you are asking strong money for a 100k+ mile gti with OK spec
No RNS510
No MFSW
MidLine (I think)
17'' Monzas

Although the paintwork looks fantastic - also include an underbonnet shot and boot
If its not selling you are asking too much - either that or its the wrong time of year (post xmas)

Good luck with the sale  :happy2:

Title: Re: Mk5 Golf GTI Selling Help
Post by: r5gtt on February 13, 2016, 06:19:59 pm

Way too much competition out there and very stupidly cheap gti's hence yours isn't selling. sorry to be blunt but I've seen the gti market and it's looking awfully cheap.

Title: Re: Mk5 Golf GTI Selling Help
Post by: jakex181 on February 13, 2016, 09:47:18 pm

Thanks for all the replies! Will take the comments on board and make the updates tomorrow. Cheers!

Title: Re: Mk5 Golf GTI Selling Help
Post by: r5gtt on February 13, 2016, 10:00:27 pm

Don't settle for too less as it's a nice looking motor  :smiley:

Title: Re: Mk5 Golf GTI Selling Help
Post by: afctom on February 13, 2016, 10:37:19 pm

Looks in great condition, and it's an awful lot of car for 5 grand. MK5 GTI's are almost coming close to tempting me out of my MK6!

Title: Re: Mk5 Golf GTI Selling Help
Post by: FJ1000 on February 13, 2016, 11:41:52 pm

Get it up on pistonheads and autotrader (worth the fee in my opinion).

I've sold 5 cars in total; 4 of the buyers came through autotrader and 1 through pistonheads. I also had the cars listed on forums.


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