"Smartest" way to buy a Golf R

[Mezger]

On behalf of my brother this one.

Situation, lives in central London (has a secure underground parking space) hasn't had a car for 7 years.
Fancies something fast ish, fun ish and practical.
Has decided on a 5dr Golf R.
Will do max 5 - 7k miles per year.

Question is, what is the "smartest" way to buy one and not lose your shirt.

Doesn't have to be brand new - the "no-brainer" lease deals (300 quid a month type) seem to have stopped.

Is he better off buying something a couple of years old with "high miles" to buy "cheap" ish and then as he's doing next to no miles he shouldn't lose too much.

OR

are there decent lease deals out there still?

Thanks

[MrAverage]

does it have to be the golf? still seems to be deals on the leon cupra.

https://www.gateway2lease.com/cars/seat/leon-hatch...

Edited by MrAverage on Sunday 27th May 15:21

[Phil Dicky]

On a boring note has he any no claims ? He might be in for a shock when he comes to insure ?

[av185]

BCA auction.

Loads of VW finance end of lease/hatchbacks some bad low spec mostly good reasonable spec.

Take your pick at trade money.

Win win.

[SteBrown91]

I wouldn’t say any golf r is low spec really even without options.

Until the MY16 cars sat nav/keyless/winter pack wasn’t included, but all cars have adaptive cruise, parking sensors all round, auto lights/wipers and climate control. Not exactly poverty

[MDUBZ]

Mezger said:

Doesn't have to be brand new - the "no-brainer" lease deals (300 quid a month type) seem to have stopped.

are there decent lease deals out there still?

~280ish a month will see you (your brother) in one: https://centralukvehicleleasing.co.uk/lease-volksw...

[g40steve]

MDUBZ said:

~280ish a month will see you (your brother) in one: https://centralukvehicleleasing.co.uk/lease-volksw...

More like £354 a month!

Why don't folk post amortised price as the above headline looks good until you do the numbers.

[JaredVannett]

av185 said:

BCA auction.

Loads of VW finance end of lease/hatchbacks some bad low spec mostly good reasonable spec.

Take your pick at trade money.

Win win.

Is there anyway to get 'guide pricing' to appear on these listings (web site)?

I just setup a basic account, found that I can use the pricing filter which does work, but still don't see any pricing appear?

[Mezger]

av185 said:

BCA auction.

Loads of VW finance end of lease/hatchbacks some bad low spec mostly good reasonable spec.

Take your pick at trade money.

Win win.

great idea, thanks for the tip, will let him know.

[av185]

JaredVannett said:

av185 said:

BCA auction.

Loads of VW finance end of lease/hatchbacks some bad low spec mostly good reasonable spec.

Take your pick at trade money.

Win win.

Is there anyway to get 'guide pricing' to appear on these listings (web site)?

I just setup a basic account, found that I can use the pricing filter which does work, but still don't see any pricing appear?

You will need a proper trade account probably.