vdubtc
Member
- Joined
- Sep 7, 2016
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
- TDI
- 2015 Golf Sportwagen TDI S (Sold), 2017 GTI Sport Pure White
In July 2015 I bought a Golf Sportwagen TDI S DSG (Black) and would have to say it was the best vehicle I'd ever had...
When VW offered the buyback, it was too good of a deal to pass up considering the fact that I had put 50,000 miles on the TDI in 18 months. Other options were brought into consideration which include the fact that a rude individual keyed the entire length of the passenger side of the vehicle and I had a cracked windshield. That repair alone was over 3000 (chose not to fix the key marks), so I did the buyback and got a 2017 GTI Sport (Pure White). MSRP of 29.8K, I walked out the door paying 22.5k for a new gti with 13 miles on it. I thought this was a great deal. I love the options of the vehicle including the bi-xenon headlights, larger 18" wheels, 6M transmission and the entertainment.
While all these features are "cool" I miss how functional the sportwagen is with its larger cargo space, its fuel economy (44 Average in TDI, 29 Average in GTI [based off my driving style]) and dsg transmission. Fast forward to 6,000 miles on the GTI and I had to put a deposit on a 2015 Sportwagen S DSG (Platinum Grey Metallic w black interior).
I haven't completely decided yet because I know that I will miss all the features included in the Sport trim. Anyone in this similar situation? I am scheduled to do a trade on the GTI this week (am getting more on trade in than i paid for it..) and have cold feet.
When VW offered the buyback, it was too good of a deal to pass up considering the fact that I had put 50,000 miles on the TDI in 18 months. Other options were brought into consideration which include the fact that a rude individual keyed the entire length of the passenger side of the vehicle and I had a cracked windshield. That repair alone was over 3000 (chose not to fix the key marks), so I did the buyback and got a 2017 GTI Sport (Pure White). MSRP of 29.8K, I walked out the door paying 22.5k for a new gti with 13 miles on it. I thought this was a great deal. I love the options of the vehicle including the bi-xenon headlights, larger 18" wheels, 6M transmission and the entertainment.
While all these features are "cool" I miss how functional the sportwagen is with its larger cargo space, its fuel economy (44 Average in TDI, 29 Average in GTI [based off my driving style]) and dsg transmission. Fast forward to 6,000 miles on the GTI and I had to put a deposit on a 2015 Sportwagen S DSG (Platinum Grey Metallic w black interior).
I haven't completely decided yet because I know that I will miss all the features included in the Sport trim. Anyone in this similar situation? I am scheduled to do a trade on the GTI this week (am getting more on trade in than i paid for it..) and have cold feet.