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JST · 08-06-2018, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

thanks for the feeback. VW reliability sounds the same as before

Figured I would get a CPO but the warranty is not long.

My wife prefers hatchback and wagons so a4 is out(also more money then I want to speed).

I actually was thinking model 3

I know the 35K model is vaporware so havent priced out what they actually cost yet.

52.5 if you don't want autopilot but do want nice paint and 19" wheels. That's before the tax credit, so really $45K.

I'd think seriously about it because the tax credit will start dwindling at the end of the year; ordering now should get you a car in time to take advantage of the full $7500.

One bummer though--the Model 3 isn't a hatchback.

equ · 08-06-2018, 07:36 PM

New VW's have 6/72 warranty, though not sure if that applies to the GTI. Our 2015 is at 3 years/22k miles, zero issues, no rattles. Not a lot of miles, but not the best of roads.

Jeff_DML · 08-07-2018, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by equ

New VW's have 6/72 warranty, though not sure if that applies to the GTI. Our 2015 is at 3 years/22k miles, zero issues, no rattles. Not a lot of miles, but not the best of roads.

Thanks for pointing that out. 6 years of having them fix rattles and electrical issues is worth something. Gti is covered since only thing that is not is e-golf.

John V · 08-07-2018, 07:29 AM

For what it's worth, Ken's experience with trying to get the seatbelt rattle fixed under warranty was, uh, not good. They took apart the rear seat and trim and said something along the lines of "they all do that."

They probably don't "all do that" but at the very least, make sure that the one you buy doesn't rattle.

lemming · 08-07-2018, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by John V

For what it's worth, Ken's experience with trying to get the seatbelt rattle fixed under warranty was, uh, not good. They took apart the rear seat and trim and said something along the lines of "they all do that."

They probably don't "all do that" but at the very least, make sure that the one you buy doesn't rattle.

I love GTIs. Sorry missed this thread.

How many miles on the Turbo? I’m asking for me. But also for people at work who love my car.

Jeff_DML · 08-07-2018, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lemming

I love GTIs. Sorry missed this thread.

How many miles on the Turbo? I’m asking for me. But also for people at work who love my car.

~55,500 miles

thanks

lemming · 08-10-2018, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

~55,500 miles

thanks

happy GTI hunting.

They’re fun cars and getting the right one will be fun.

lemming · 08-11-2018, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

~55,500 miles

thanks

just to track back to this for a second --are you going to go by KBB tradein/private party valuations?

Jeff_DML · 08-11-2018, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by lemming

just to track back to this for a second --are you going to go by KBB tradein/private party valuations?

In regards to carmax? I used kbb trade in but did excellent condition

equ · 08-10-2018, 06:15 PM

If it hasn't been mentioned already, definitely hold out for the Performance Package (or whatever it's called in other years). The +10hp doesn't matter (especially to APR'd folks like us) but the R brakes and the LSD. The LSD is noticeable, on corner exit helps holds the line under power rather have the usual FWD run out.

08-06-2018, 07:36 PM	#2
equ Alphanumeric Join Date: Aug 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 981S, 340i Posts: 9,587	New VW's have 6/72 warranty, though not sure if that applies to the GTI. Our 2015 is at 3 years/22k miles, zero issues, no rattles. Not a lot of miles, but not the best of roads.

08-07-2018, 07:29 AM	#4
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	For what it's worth, Ken's experience with trying to get the seatbelt rattle fixed under warranty was, uh, not good. They took apart the rear seat and trim and said something along the lines of "they all do that." They probably don't "all do that" but at the very least, make sure that the one you buy doesn't rattle.

08-10-2018, 06:15 PM	#10
equ Alphanumeric Join Date: Aug 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 981S, 340i Posts: 9,587	If it hasn't been mentioned already, definitely hold out for the Performance Package (or whatever it's called in other years). The +10hp doesn't matter (especially to APR'd folks like us) but the R brakes and the LSD. The LSD is noticeable, on corner exit helps holds the line under power rather have the usual FWD run out.