Nearly-new Buying Guide: Volkswagen Golf Mk7 GTI/R
The earliest Mk7 GTIs start now at 拢13,000, although 拢15,000 will stretch to a newer car with fewer than 20,000 miles beneath it. Included in VW鈥檚 approved used scheme, called Das WeltAuto, is a 12-month unlimited-mileage warranty and roadside assistance over the same term. Every approved used VW undergoes a 142-point check by trained technicians, too. Both versions of the GTI could be specified with a manual or DSG dual-clutch transmission - both very good in their own way - and with three or five doors. The GTI Performance isn鈥檛 quite so common so you鈥檒l have to be less picky when it comes to paint colour and spec options, and their prices start at 拢16,000. Perhaps the best argument for not spending that sum on a GTI Performance is the Golf R, which can be found for much the same money (albeit with higher mileage). When the Golf R arrived in 2014, prices started at a whisker under 拢30,000.
With two extra driven wheels, 296bhp and superbly tuned suspension, the R was worth the extra outlay over the GTI back then, and with the price differential much slimmer now, the R looks even more attractive. Like the GTI, the R comes in both three and five-door configurations and you can choose between manual and DSG transmissions although, in this case, the DSG is preferable. If you put down 拢2000 and sign up to a 36-month finance agreement, a 拢16,000, four-year-old Golf R will cost you 拢296 each month (with a 拢7470 optional final payment). However you pay for your Golf hot hatch, though, bagging a warrantied car at half the price of a brand-new one would be a winning move by anybody鈥檚 judgement. Wrapped in very low-profile rubber, the Golf R鈥檚 optional 19in wheels can be susceptible to pothole damage and are 拢800 a corner. Expect to pay 拢120 for each Bridgestone tyre, too. The Golf R鈥檚 Haldex four-wheel-drive system will need oil changes every three years, as will the GTI Performance鈥檚 limited-slip differential. In many cases, the differential fluid and transmission fluid are one and the same, but not here. Golf GTI owners have reported issues with rear dampers, which can begin weeping fluid after a number of years. A replacement VW part is an inexpensive fix, although some owners choose to upgrade to aftermarket Bilstein dampers all round.
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., June 2, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Puente Hills Volkswagen is giving City of Industry community members the opportunity to test drive the 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rabbit Edition. The Rabbit Edition is a limited-edition trim level of the 2019 Golf GTI hatchback. Only 3,000 Rabbit Edition models are available in the United States. The 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rabbit Edition sits between this hatchback's S and SE trims in terms of feature availability. Rabbit Edition models include unique badging, keyless entry with push-button ignition, black mirror caps, adaptive LED headlights and exclusive exterior color options. These features all come in addition to standard 2019 Golf GTI features like ambient interior lighting and heated front seats. A turbocharged, 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed manual or seven-speed, dual-clutch, automatic transmission system powers every 2019 Golf GTI Rabbit Edition. This engine has an output of 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. In combined city/highway driving conditions, this hatchback receives 27 miles per gallon. Several advanced driver assistance and safety features come standard in the 2019 Golf GTI Rabbit Edition. These features include a forward collision warning system with automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert and blind-spot monitoring. A remote anti-theft alarm system, dual front side-mounted airbags, emergency braking preparation and adaptive headlights all come standard in this hatchback as well.
A used Volkswagen Golf is the perfect solution to solve a midlife crisis. Kidding aside, a used Golf is ideal for the sporty kind of buyer who wants more class and elegance in a small hatchback. It is without question that the sporty hatch or hot hatch category has long been dominated by the VW Golf. There is no other car that can match the fine driving characteristics and sublime luxury that the Golf is capable of offering and it only gets better as soon as you drive the car. Those looking for a used VW Golf should consult an authorized used VW dealer near you. This is the only assurance that you are getting the right kind of car for the right price. Other dealers may sell you a lesser car for more money and others may even sell poorly maintained units as well. The Volkswagen Golf is a high performance hatchback even in base model trim and would need adequate maintenance to always remain in top form. The driving experience is nothing short of pleasant. Drive a used VW Golf around town and you instantly get the feeling that you are in a superior car. The steering is light and communicative even at slow speeds while the suspension soaks up nasty bumps without upsetting the balance of the car. Handling is where the VW Golf shines the most as it remains to be one of the best handling cars in the business, especially in GTI trim. Throw it hard around a corner and the Golf obliges with minimal under steer and a more refined feel. The golf feels ages ahead in terms of handling, comfort and refinement. Check out a used Volkswagen Golf at a dealer near you when looking for one of the most technologically advanced hatchbacks in the market.
