Can someone with a glasses guide pls help value my car

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Hi
If someone has access to glasses guide could they advise please the value of my car. Considering swapping and want to be prepared


VW Golf GTI 3 Door Manual
55 Reg Sept 05
Diamond Black
leather, cd changer, armrest, sunroof, lux pack main items, main dealer services, just had cam belt and water pump changed.

I'd describe as excellent condition, no dents, scratches etc , just a few minor stone chips from 39K miles of use. Leather in excellent condition aswell, no cracking etc.

Looking for trade , private and retail prices

thanks in advance

[mbrain]

What sort of mpg are you getting?

Sorry, I know, not the answer you wanted!

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mbrain said:

What sort of mpg are you getting?

Sorry, I know, not the answer you wanted!

over the 39k miles ( I've owned it since new) 35mpg average, i tend not use it it everyday and haave a mix of short and long ( 40 mile plus journeys)

[Dr G]

That will dealer retail for approximately 11.5k and I'd expect p/ex values to be well into the 9s.

That's a desirable car to the right dealer (wouldn't be surprised if a few numpties moan that it's a 3 door).

[swannynhb]

Glasses guide book the car at £9350 @ 49k miles trade, £10850 retail

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swannynhb said:

Glasses guide book the car at £9350 @ 49k miles trade, £10850 retail

, thanks, about what i expected, sadly.....

[Dr G]

That's as near as dammit 50% retained after 5 years...

[swannynhb]

but glasses guide is only that, a guide some cars are worth book, some aren't, some no dealer would touch with a barge pole. personally i have no idea about golfs as i work for a peugeot/citroen dealer and drive a honda!

Edited by swannynhb on Monday 17th May 10:53

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Dr G said:

That's as near as dammit 50% retained after 5 years...

yep not far off, so not bad for nearly 5 years. Not many cars you can get that retained value.

[va1o]

swannynhb said:

but glasses guide is only that, a guide some cars are worth book, some aren't, some no dealer would touch with a barge pole. personally i have no idea about golfs as i work for a peugeot/citroen dealer and drive a honda!

Golfs are hugely deirable especially the top end ones, this car will get the book price

Trade of about £9k and retail of about £11k sounds right to me

Edited by va1o on Monday 17th May 23:49

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va1o said:

swannynhb said:

but glasses guide is only that, a guide some cars are worth book, some aren't, some no dealer would touch with a barge pole. personally i have no idea about golfs as i work for a peugeot/citroen dealer and drive a honda!

Golfs are hugely deirable especially the top end ones, this car will get the book price

Trade of about £9k and retail of about £11k sounds right to me

Edited by va1o on Monday 17th May 23:49

A vw main dealer offered 9.5k for mine unseen ( but they know the car) against a stock car. A six month newer car with lessoptions, more miles, dents and scratches was up for 13995 on their forecourt. adding a warranty, a wash / hoover and getting near that for mine would be a big margin!.

[Dr G]

They've got to pay for the shiney showrooms somehow