Hi, this is my first post here.
I am looking for a used GTI and will own it at least 5-6 years.
I have two options for now with same price: used 2018 Autobahn or CPO 2019 SE with Experience package. 2018 one has 7,000 miles and 2019 one has 14,000 miles.
So it is like more options from Autobhan vs warranty from CPO. 2018 has margin of 4 years/69,000 miles while 2019 has margin of 7 years/82,000 miles. But the warranty is as the which ever comes first, so I think the "real" difference here is if I can own it without warranty for 1-2 years without big spending.
I drive 13,000 miles per year and drive 5 hours on weekends where I came up with the need for features of auto cruise control with lane keep assistant - I know it won't support full stop, however, 95% is highway, so it should be okay.
<Long story short>
Based on my calculation, if I purchase 2018, the warranty will be expired at the end of 2024, so I should own it without warranty about 1-2 years. If I purchase 2019, I will have full warranty. I like genuine, so not considering tune at the moment. I also don't care 8 hp and 7 speed DSG - it seems there are no significant differences.
For now, my preference is 2018 model over 2019 since I think lane keep assistant would be pretty helpful for long drive for unintentional drive off the lane. 2018 is from Carvana, and for 2019, I need to do 17 hours drive to pick that up (or ask delivery since I can trust the CPO).
It's pretty long question but let me know your opinions. Thank you!
I am looking for a used GTI and will own it at least 5-6 years.
I have two options for now with same price: used 2018 Autobahn or CPO 2019 SE with Experience package. 2018 one has 7,000 miles and 2019 one has 14,000 miles.
So it is like more options from Autobhan vs warranty from CPO. 2018 has margin of 4 years/69,000 miles while 2019 has margin of 7 years/82,000 miles. But the warranty is as the which ever comes first, so I think the "real" difference here is if I can own it without warranty for 1-2 years without big spending.
I drive 13,000 miles per year and drive 5 hours on weekends where I came up with the need for features of auto cruise control with lane keep assistant - I know it won't support full stop, however, 95% is highway, so it should be okay.
<Long story short>
Based on my calculation, if I purchase 2018, the warranty will be expired at the end of 2024, so I should own it without warranty about 1-2 years. If I purchase 2019, I will have full warranty. I like genuine, so not considering tune at the moment. I also don't care 8 hp and 7 speed DSG - it seems there are no significant differences.
For now, my preference is 2018 model over 2019 since I think lane keep assistant would be pretty helpful for long drive for unintentional drive off the lane. 2018 is from Carvana, and for 2019, I need to do 17 hours drive to pick that up (or ask delivery since I can trust the CPO).
It's pretty long question but let me know your opinions. Thank you!
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