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Good deal on 2017 R?

NY01

Passed Driver's Ed
Location
California
I just put a hold on a 2017 Golf R (DSG) with 3k miles for $33k....any thoughts on whether that's a good deal? Your feedback is appreciated.
 

krisprz

Ready to race!
Location
Yorba Linda, CA
Car(s)
2018 Golf R 6spd
I think that’s a pretty good deal. If there isn’t any damage I would go for it
 

vj123

Autocross Newbie
Location
The Detroit
Car(s)
19 & 16 GTI - sold
Is that a private sale or from a dealer. Also was the vehicle owned by a private person or a dealership.
 

vj123

Autocross Newbie
Location
The Detroit
Car(s)
19 & 16 GTI - sold
Based on KBB, price looks good.

I would verify the history thoroughly as the vehicle was traded with such low miles.
 

vj123

Autocross Newbie
Location
The Detroit
Car(s)
19 & 16 GTI - sold
Thanks. Beyond a Carfax and look through, how else could I check?


I would take that vehicle's vin to a VW dealer and see if it has any flags in their system which would void the warranty. Inaddition to that, i would take a mechanic to inspect it thoroughly.
 

Golfs everyday

Autocross Newbie
Location
USA
I think that’s a pretty good deal. If there isn’t any damage I would go for it

Agreed, sounds like a good deal. Especially if from CarMax.

CarMax is very market price oriented and these hatchbacks just don't sell well in the current business climate so you are shopping at a real good time. GL with the purchase and new to you car.
 

NY01

Passed Driver's Ed
Location
California
Turn of events. The 2017 Golf R looked immaculate...$32k...2,700 miles. WAS about to buy it from the Carmax, when I noticed that the stock paddle shifters were replaced with aftermarket dark metal ones. Then they clearly had done the center console mod, because it opened and there a was rubber mat saying ECS Tuning. No thanks. Not wanting to buy car that was probably modded for its first 2k. Carmax guy was dumbfounded I saw things they must have missed. Then again, they put it back up on their site 30 minutes after I left. Good luck to buyer....it looks perfect otherwise.
 

PlaidDad

Ready to race!
Location
Concord MA
Not sure I would be scared off by cosmetic mods. That's a good price, some people want to personalize their cars, and those are pretty minor tweaks. You could have a VW dealer do a pre-inspection to look for more significant alterations. If you spend $150 to lock in that deal, it's money well spent.
 

Charlotte.:R

Autocross Champion
Location
Charlotte
Car(s)
'18 Golf R 6MT
That seems like a decent deal, especially based on what others have posted for prices in CA.


I wouldn't let those minor mods be the deciding factor. I'd ask to have a VW dealer scan for the TD1 flag, and absent that, go for it.
 

Golfs everyday

Autocross Newbie
Location
USA
Wow, getting discouraged by aftermarket paddles and a working center console? I am lost.

If the paddles were bigger than the factory ones I'd be happy to take it, it's a bonus. I hated the factory paddles (more like big buttons) on the GTI and ran metal paddle adapters. It was like changing a knob on a MT car and was one of the best mods on the GTI I had (MK7).

The center console mod is just 2 screws and adapter ECS sells. That would be a benefit buying used.
 

Shane_Anigans

Drag Race Newbie
Location
SE MI
Car(s)
2017 GTI Sport DSG
Buy the car, and I'll trade you the factory paddles from my GTI for the aftermarket ones on the R.
 
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