"Must-have" options on a Mk V Golf GTi....?

[Lurking Lawyer]

Does anyone have any particular knowledge of the market for Mk V Golf GTi-s? I've been offered one in p/x against my 993 (the arrival of our first child means the Porker realistically has to go ) but I'm trying to get a feel for what it's worth and whether it's missing any "must-have" options that will cripple resale value?

FWIW, the e-mail the guy sent me said it's in Tornado Red, has the DSG flappy-paddle gearbox and comes with sunroof, 18" Monza factory wheels, electric seats and xenons.

(I know the DSG 'box is something of a marmite experience - I'll need to try that to form my own view)

Is there anything that it's missing that it really ought to have?

I'd prefer one in Candy White with leather (which I assume this one doesn't have, since he didn't mention it) but, given how slow the market is and the relative lack of interest in the Porker, a swap with money to me would make life much easier.

[Lurking Lawyer]

anonymous said:

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It's a 5 door (not much point swapping a 911 for a 3-door Golf, if practicality is the name of the game.....) so I don't think it's the same one, Tonks.

Thanks for the feedback. Can't say I'm hugely enamoured of the retro "tartan" Interlagos cloth but then it's probably not a deal-breaker.

DSG I could take or leave - not a must-have by any stretch of the imagination for me, and if I had the cash and was buying (rather than considering a p/x), I'd probably go for manual.

I guess the concensus is that it wouldn't be a complete dog to re-sell, so it's probably worth me having a look.

What sort of price for the above car, assuming 9,000 miles and registered in 2007 (unsure whether 07 or 57, but probably the former)? If it makes a difference, it also has centre armrest and 6 CD stack.