$24,900
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Category
Hatchback
Mileage
5500
Posted Over 1 Month
Hello. I am selling my 2016 Volkswagen Golf R with 5.5K miles, All Wheel Drive, 2.0L turbo and a DSG transmission. I purchased it roughly 6 months ago in Milwaukee, WI with 4500 miles. Before I go any further, ** my Golf R has a "Prior Salvage" MN title resulting from front impact **. I am not aware of exactly what happened but the impact was essentially directly to the middle of the car (right about where the VW emblem is). There was no frame, structural, engine/transmission and/or suspension damage but certain airbags DID deploy (they have been replaced/repaired and the airbag system is 100% fully functional).This was a perfectly running car when I purchased it but it was not drivable because the radiator had been damaged and was low on coolant. I purchased it and had it transported to my home on a flat bed truck. I have been an import mechanic for 20 years, specializing in VW and Audi, and I did the majority of the repair work myself (everything but the painting). First, I removed the damaged front-end parts and put together a comprehensive list of what was needed. ** ALL PARTS used were OEM Volkswagen and, with the exception of the headlights and primary grille, all were brand new. These included: radiator, A/C condenser, radiator support, hood, fenders (which were actually barely damaged), bumper cover, certain airbags and various other miscellaneous parts. The hood, fenders and front bumper cover were all painted, wet sanded and buffed professionally and they look beautiful.Once I finished repairing the car, I had it inspected by the state of MN (where it passed without issues). I then drove it to Further Performance in Mpls for a "Stage 2" ECU flash as well as a DSG tune (for quicker shifting and higher clamping pressure). These tunes were $1300 total. I then installed an APR downpipe ($900) as well as a Vidi multi-function "boost gauge" (measures coolant temp, 0-60, engine timing, air intake temp, boost pressure as well as a host of other things...$380), a billet aluminum dog bone transmission mount ($40), WeatherTech Digital Fit floor mats ($179), a VW Gorilla Mat cargo mat with blocks and cargo netting ($140), a USP Motorsports automatic hatch pop kit ($120), DSG paddle shifter extensions ($50) and an ECS Tuning "Flush Mount" spacer kit for use with stock Cadiz wheels ($200, I believe).The car is in fantastic condition and it runs and drives like brand new. It has not seen winter and it is currently in storage in my heated garage. It was repaired to my very high standards. The car has no check-engine, ABS or airbag lights on and no stored codes. The tires and brakes are still in in virtually new condition. The wheels are in virtually new condition with no curb rash, etc.Features include: Bluetooth connectivity with steering-wheel-mounted controls, ABS, traction control (which can be turned on and off manually), heated leather seats, keyless entry, blue ambient cabin lighting, P/W, P/L, P/M, A/C, C/C, backup camera, rain and humidity sensing windshield wipers. No moonroof, no navigation (I use my cell for nav). One thing I would like to mention. When I replaced the various airbags, I elected NOT to replace the dash itself after replacing the dash airbag. Why? Well...because I didn't want to end up with some annoying rattle somewhere once it was back together that I would never locate (which, trust me, always seems to happen). So...instead, I purchased a custom-fit carpeted dash cover to hide the area where the passenger dash airbag deployed. If you do not like this, you will need to spend approximately $200-$400.00 for a used dash and either replace it yourself OR have someone do it for you.I am 44 years old and am a conservative driver. At the same time, I DO enjoy performance. Part of the United Motorsports tune was an integrated "launch control" feature. I used this feature exactly one time on this car, just to see how well it worked, and I used the installed Vidi gauge to measure 0-60.1mph. In stock form, these cars would post 0-60 times of approximately 4.6 seconds and a 1/4 mile time of 12.5'ish (very quick, to be sure). My car posted an accurate 0-60 time of 3.49 seconds! As for 1/4 mile time, I couldn't tell you because I do NOT race my cars. Apparently, it is a low 11-second car as it sits and I've no trouble believing that.At any rate, it's an AMAZING car and I will be sad to see it go...but...the truth is that I own several cars/motorcycles/etc and I just don't drive it enough to justify keeping it. Who ever purchases it will be grinning ear-to-ear. Buying a car like this should be fun and exciting, not stressful and worrisome.As for pricing...if this car had a clean title and was bone stock, it would have a realistic retail value of $33-34K. The improvements I've made would probably increase that value by approximately $1500. To arrive at my (very fair) price of $24900, I reduced the clean title $33.5K retail price by just over 25% and have added nothing for the nearly $3K in improvements I've made. ** I have no lien to satify/loan to pay off so this should be an easy transaction for us both. ** Please review my extensive positive ebay feedback and know that I can be trusted and that I am honest. I have both purchased and sold vehicles through ebay during my roughly 15 year history with not one single issue. Please contact me if you are both sincerely interested AND fully capable of purchasing such a vehicle. I know many banks and credit unions are happy to finance prior salvage vehicles such as this. Anyway, I can be reached at 76three-sevenfour2-nine03seven (sorry, too many SPAMmers). Thank you, Steve. No trades please...I already have too much stuff!
Trim R
