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Why is everybody selling up there cars????
« on: January 29, 2013, 06:00:47 pm »
This maybe another pointless debate and not very interesting I dont know but it has taken me by surprise. Theres all a sudden alot of mk5 gti owners who are selling up, been massive surge since after xmas wondering why?? theres alot people who change there car regularly i understand that, but im not talking about your average gti owner, these owners im talking about are selling there pride and joy, mk5 gti owners through and through!!! Also recently seen great deal edition 30s and pirelli owners selling?? does somebody know something i dont???!??  :sad1:  Or are people just moving on  :driver:
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Re: Why is everybody selling up there cars????
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2013, 06:05:00 pm »
Because I'm getting married and need the ££ otherwise there's no way I'd be selling up :stupid:

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Re: Why is everybody selling up there cars????
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2013, 06:09:06 pm »
I would sell mine and get something that cost less so I had money for a house deposit but, as mine is an 05 car it's not worth a great deal, so I wouldn't get a different car I'd like for the money with enough left over. So mine is now being kept for the long term and possibly upgrading in 3years time.

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Re: Why is everybody selling up there cars????
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2013, 06:17:05 pm »
This maybe another pointless debate and not very interesting I dont know but it has taken me by surprise. Theres all a sudden alot of mk5 gti owners who are selling up, been massive surge since after xmas wondering why?? theres alot people who change there car regularly i understand that, but im not talking about your average gti owner, these owners im talking about are selling there pride and joy, mk5 gti owners through and through!!! Also recently seen great deal edition 30s and pirelli owners selling?? does somebody know something i dont???!??  :sad1:  Or are people just moving on  :driver:

There will be a variety of reasons for everyone but I think people 'moving' on will account for a lot.

The car is starting to get 'older' now and values have fallen on the used market and will probably continue.

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Re: Why is everybody selling up there cars????
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2013, 06:22:22 pm »
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I think it is because of one of several reasons.............

- Someone has got you by the short-n-curlies and wants to either build a nest with you. Or at worst, just fancies a new kitchen.

- You can no longer realistically afford the fuel costs. There's no shame in that - It's just a great shame if it happens.

- You like to change your car every 3 years anyway.

- You are consumed with desire for a particular car which you can just about afford to buy when you sell yours and if you sell it now.

- You never loved your car anyway. Unlikely if it's a GTI.

Hopefully, no-one here is selling their car because they think that they might be thought less of by having an 'older' car.


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Re: Why is everybody selling up there cars????
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2013, 06:23:25 pm »
I'm converting everyone to the lure of the MKVI Golf R! :evilgrin:

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Re: Why is everybody selling up there cars????
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2013, 06:25:13 pm »
They have all seen the light and bought an Octavia vRS instead

Ill get my coat  :innocent:  :grin:

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Re: Why is everybody selling up there cars????
« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2013, 06:27:07 pm »

I'm converting everyone to the lure of the MKVI Golf R! :evilgrin:

Muahahahahaaaa :laugh:


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The thought actually did cross my mind! A modded Golf R is a huge temptation for many. Even I wouldn't say no.  :happy2:


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Re: Why is everybody selling up there cars????
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2013, 06:32:05 pm »
There are still more people signing up in the "New Members" section than there are selling up.  :happy2:


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Re: Why is everybody selling up there cars????
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2013, 06:38:01 pm »

I'm converting everyone to the lure of the MKVI Golf R! :evilgrin:

Muahahahahaaaa :laugh:


....Hi John!

The thought actually did cross my mind! A modded Golf R is a huge temptation for many. Even I wouldn't say no.  :happy2:



Ive had the APR Golf R for the last few weeks, and honestly it make you want to go and buy a Golf R or S3 and Stage 3 tune it.  Fantastic car, but fook me its bad on fuel.  70mph cruise for 460miles = 24mpg, driven gently around town 21mpg.  I suppose having 450Hp at your disposal comes at this expense.  I found in the Fabia, because i know it can be really frugal when driven gently, that i drove it gently alot of the time, with the R, because its just crap on fuel regardless of how its driven, i just drove it how I wanted lol.

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Re: Why is everybody selling up there cars????
« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2013, 06:38:23 pm »
For me, it was for some of the reasons already mentioned, including;

- Car was approaching 6.5 years old
- Was also approaching 100k miles
- 350 miles to an £80 tank wasn't economical enough when you're saving for a house

But make no mistake, I didn't want to sell it at all. The needs were the above reasons.
I will certainly own a Golf GTI one day again and often check the market to see what's about for interest.

I did after all move to what is quite literally a Derv Golf in different clothing  :rolleye:
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Re: Why is everybody selling up there cars????
« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2013, 06:38:59 pm »
They have all seen the light and bought an Octavia vRS instead

Ill get my coat  :innocent:  :grin:

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Re: Why is everybody selling up there cars????
« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2013, 06:41:52 pm »
With thousands of members there will always be peeps selling up for what ever reason. There are peeps who join the forum with the sole purpose to sell their cars and there are long term forumites with many years who also sell up, nothing new or surprising.

If I had the backing (or approval) of the wifey I would also sell mine and be in a Mk 6 R right now but as she believes a car is "just a car" that won't be happening for a couple of years yet.  :laugh:
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Re: Why is everybody selling up there cars????
« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2013, 07:01:40 pm »
I'm converting everyone to the lure of the MKVI Golf R! :evilgrin:

Muahahahahaaaa :laugh:

You did the same with the Polo  :grin:

I lost count of how many people wanted a Polo GTI after seeing what yours was capable of  (me included!!)
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Re: Why is everybody selling up there cars????
« Reply #14 on: January 29, 2013, 07:12:35 pm »
They've all been ordering MK7 R types!