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#1 of 4 New Rabbit vs. Used GTI or Golf by geddes Nov 07, 2008 (11:28 am)
I haven't had a car for a while (city living), and I now need to buy one. I'll be driving about 300 miles a week. I want a VW, I think German engineering the way to go. My question is, do I buy a new Rabbit or a used GTI. My budget is about $15k, I'd be taking a loan and can justify about $500 a month in payments. I don't want the loan to be longer than 36 months.   Things to consider:  - I might have to give up the car in a year. Buying new there is risk that I'll owe more than I can sell it for in a year because of depreciation.  - I want a dependable car that I can get serviced under a warranty anywhere on the northeastern corridor, not just at the dealer where I bought it - I'll be doing lots of driving, sporty and fun to drive is important.   I found a certified pre "loved" 2004 GTI with 36k miles on it for $16.5k. Is this a better idea than buying a new Rabbit for $16.5k?   Thanks! Replies to this message: shirotori (Nov 07, 2008 4:47 pm) cuberail (Mar 23, 2009 2:35 pm)
#2 of 4 Re: New Rabbit vs. Used GTI or Golf [geddes] by shirotori Nov 07, 2008 (4:47 pm)
Replying to: geddes (Nov 07, 2008 11:28 am) If you are going to be driving a lot and possibly getting rid of it in a year, why not think about a used Golf diesel? It won't be as get-up-and-go as the GTI (obviously) or a gas Golf or Rabbit, but you will get better fuel economy and it will hold its value much more than the gas versions.   Just something to think about.
#3 of 4 Re: New Rabbit vs. Used GTI or Golf [geddes] by cuberail Mar 23, 2009 (2:35 pm)
Replying to: geddes (Nov 07, 2008 11:28 am) That 2004 GTI price is high. A 2004 GTI with 6 cyl should not be much more than $11K.   You could probably get a 2006 (new model version) for $16.5.   Anyway, you could compare the prices for all your potential purchases using the Edmunds True Cost to own calculator.   They are all likely going to be within $900, if you are selling after a year of ownership and buying at the Edmunds "Total Cash" price.   2007 GTI 2dr MT, estimated one year cost is $8792. 2006 GTI 2dr MT, ", $8,679 2009 new Rabbit, 2dr MT, $8069 2004 GTI 2dr MT, $7930   If it were me, I'd go for a 2004 Golf 2dr GL-- that one will be considerably cheaper, estimated one year ownership cost is $6499, and will probably be in the ballpark for just as much fun to drive.
#4 of 4 Bling,bling... by technoweenie Aug 14, 2009 (10:56 am)
Go for the Golf 20xx, Unless you are like me and like the Bling that comes with the GTI.

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