FS: UPDATED 2012 VW Golf TDI - TECH Package - Cincinnati, OH (Photo Heavy Post)
I picked up a brand new, fully loaded 2012 VW Golf TDI with a 6 speed manual transmission in October of 2011. The Golf has a black exterior and a high quality black interior. I have absolutely loved the versatility, comfort, features, and especially fuel economy. The 230 lb-ft of torque is available right off idle and really makes this car quite fun to drive. I consistently achieve 43 MPG combined and nearly 600 miles per tank.
However, my driving habits have changed (I will be driving less that I have been for the last 12 months) and I am looking to get back into a BMW. The vehicle has 26,XXX miles on it and looks and drives like new. The pictures show 25,677, but I am home for Thanksgiving and will be driving the vehicle back to Cincinnati. The CarFax is clean. The Golf is located in Cincinnati, OH. I am asking $23,000 OBO.
The bumper to bumper warranty is still in effect until October 2014 or 36,000 miles. This will be followed with a power train warranty until October 2016 or 60,000 miles.
http://www.vw.com/en/owners/parts-and-accessories/protection/limited-warranty.html
No cost maintenance is in effect through the 30,000 mile service.
Factory Options:
- 6 speed manual transmission
- Technology Package (bundle)
- Sunroof
- Bluetooth
- Dynaudio Stereo
- Bi-Xenon headlights with LED running lights and adaptive front lighting system (the lights follow the turn)
- Navigation with touch screen interface
- iPod integration
- Satellite radio
- 6 disc cd changer in dash
- Heated seats
- Key-less access and push button start (no need to remove the key from your pocket to unlock and start the car)
Aftermarket Options:
- 20% tint on front and rear side windows, plus the hatch
- No tint on the windshield
Service History (all receipts included):
- 18 January 2012 - 6,495 miles - Fairfield VW
- Multi-Point Inspection - All OK
- Diesel Fuel Line Recall - installed dampers on the diesel fuel lines to ensure lines did not resonate and cause a fire
- 14 MAR 2012 - 10,140 miles - Fairfield VW
- 10,000 mile service
- Synthetic Oil and Filter Change
- Tires rotated
- Multi-Point Inspection - All OK
- All belts and hoses OK
- Tires to SPEC
- Brake Pad thickness listed as "exceptional"
- CV Joints and Exhaust are OK
- I complained of a clunking noise coming from the front suspension of bumps and dips
- Technician finds that the suspension is intact and fully functioning
- Technician also finds the front suspension blocks used during transport from Germany were not removed - removes blocks
- Suspension is confirmed to be functioning to SPEC
- 10 JUL 2012 - 16,213 miles - Northland VW (I was not going to return to the service department that forgot to remove suspension blocks)
- I complain of a clunking noise coming from the front driver's side when turning left or right at slow speeds
- Coil spring on the left side is loose - likely due to the issue with the suspension blocks
- New coil spring, top strut bearing, and strut mount ordered
- Nail found in front right tire - patched by dealership for $26.63
- 29 point inspection - All OK
17 JUL 2012 - 17,105 miles - Northland VW
- Replace coil spring, strut bearing, and strut mount on front driver's side
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System light was staying on - system reset and light returns to normal operation
- 29 point inspection - All OK
30 JUL 2012 - 17,787 miles - Northland VW
- I complain of a clunking noise when turning left or right at slow speeds - now coming from the front passenger side
- Coil spring on the right side is loose - likely due to the issue with the suspension blocks
- New coil spring, top strut bearing, and strut mount ordered
- 29 point inspection - All OK
10 SEPT 2012 - 20,437 miles - Northland VW
- 20,000 mile service
- Synthetic oil and filter change
- Dust and pollen filter removed and re-installed
- 29 point inspection - all OK
Issues:
- Curb rashing on the wheels as shown in the pictures
Please feel free to request pictures of something more specific.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBid1l-DhsE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwoKFj9-p6g
I picked up a brand new, fully loaded 2012 VW Golf TDI with a 6 speed manual transmission in October of 2011. The Golf has a black exterior and a high quality black interior. I have absolutely loved the versatility, comfort, features, and especially fuel economy. The 230 lb-ft of torque is available right off idle and really makes this car quite fun to drive. I consistently achieve 43 MPG combined and nearly 600 miles per tank.
However, my driving habits have changed (I will be driving less that I have been for the last 12 months) and I am looking to get back into a BMW. The vehicle has 26,XXX miles on it and looks and drives like new. The pictures show 25,677, but I am home for Thanksgiving and will be driving the vehicle back to Cincinnati. The CarFax is clean. The Golf is located in Cincinnati, OH. I am asking $23,000 OBO.
The bumper to bumper warranty is still in effect until October 2014 or 36,000 miles. This will be followed with a power train warranty until October 2016 or 60,000 miles.
http://www.vw.com/en/owners/parts-and-accessories/protection/limited-warranty.html
No cost maintenance is in effect through the 30,000 mile service.
Factory Options:
- 6 speed manual transmission
- Technology Package (bundle)
- Sunroof
- Bluetooth
- Dynaudio Stereo
- Bi-Xenon headlights with LED running lights and adaptive front lighting system (the lights follow the turn)
- Navigation with touch screen interface
- iPod integration
- Satellite radio
- 6 disc cd changer in dash
- Heated seats
- Key-less access and push button start (no need to remove the key from your pocket to unlock and start the car)
Aftermarket Options:
- 20% tint on front and rear side windows, plus the hatch
- No tint on the windshield
Service History (all receipts included):
- 18 January 2012 - 6,495 miles - Fairfield VW
- Multi-Point Inspection - All OK
- Diesel Fuel Line Recall - installed dampers on the diesel fuel lines to ensure lines did not resonate and cause a fire
- 14 MAR 2012 - 10,140 miles - Fairfield VW
- 10,000 mile service
- Synthetic Oil and Filter Change
- Tires rotated
- Multi-Point Inspection - All OK
- All belts and hoses OK
- Tires to SPEC
- Brake Pad thickness listed as "exceptional"
- CV Joints and Exhaust are OK
- I complained of a clunking noise coming from the front suspension of bumps and dips
- Technician finds that the suspension is intact and fully functioning
- Technician also finds the front suspension blocks used during transport from Germany were not removed - removes blocks
- Suspension is confirmed to be functioning to SPEC
- 10 JUL 2012 - 16,213 miles - Northland VW (I was not going to return to the service department that forgot to remove suspension blocks)
- I complain of a clunking noise coming from the front driver's side when turning left or right at slow speeds
- Coil spring on the left side is loose - likely due to the issue with the suspension blocks
- New coil spring, top strut bearing, and strut mount ordered
- Nail found in front right tire - patched by dealership for $26.63
- 29 point inspection - All OK
17 JUL 2012 - 17,105 miles - Northland VW
- Replace coil spring, strut bearing, and strut mount on front driver's side
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System light was staying on - system reset and light returns to normal operation
- 29 point inspection - All OK
30 JUL 2012 - 17,787 miles - Northland VW
- I complain of a clunking noise when turning left or right at slow speeds - now coming from the front passenger side
- Coil spring on the right side is loose - likely due to the issue with the suspension blocks
- New coil spring, top strut bearing, and strut mount ordered
- 29 point inspection - All OK
10 SEPT 2012 - 20,437 miles - Northland VW
- 20,000 mile service
- Synthetic oil and filter change
- Dust and pollen filter removed and re-installed
- 29 point inspection - all OK
Issues:
- Curb rashing on the wheels as shown in the pictures
Please feel free to request pictures of something more specific.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBid1l-DhsE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwoKFj9-p6g
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