Volkswagen Polo IV (2005 - 2009) - How do i sell it Polo GTI 2006 1.8 Turbo

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Fri 13 Nov 2009 11:33
How do i sell it Polo GTI 2006 1.8 Turbo - Weso
Hi there was a member previously of the back room but my e mail has changed so have joined again. A good colleague of mine due to family bereavement wants to sell his car in order to then takeover his late fathers car.
He wants to sell his 2006 Polo GTI with 38.5K and full VW service history,
On my advise i told him to phone his local VW dealer where he bought the vehicle and subsequently serviced it with them. We both expected a derisory offer which would give us a benchmark to get the ball rolling. It is totally immaculate and has the sunroof option as well as Air Con and is in metellic silver. I knew little about this version of the Polo GTI, i now believe it was only available for 18 months and he tell's me is the 1.8 Turbo. We know it was not a big seller at the time, a niche car i guess. Not convinced it's a cult car yet if ever either, but non the less very rare. The dealer has offered 8K over the phone subject to satisfactory viewing. This seems a very good offer to us,
Basically should he accept or try another means of selling it?
Over to the forum.
Thanks in advance
Weso
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Fri 13 Nov 2009 11:53
How do i sell it Polo GTI 2006 1.8 Turbo - DP
Seems like a pretty fair price to me. There's a nice looking 27k example on Autotrader privately for £7800, and traders seem to be asking £8500-£9000 for 2006 cars with up to 50k.
There again, you might find someone who really wants the sunroof (hen's teeth on most newer cars) and is prepared to pay £8500 privately. I would be very tempted to avoid the hassle and take the £8k, but that's just me.
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Fri 13 Nov 2009 12:07
How do i sell it Polo GTI 2006 1.8 Turbo - bell boy
Old saying but true saying in the trade
"the first bid is the best bid"
You are happy with price so let them appraise it and if everyone is happy take the cheque
be aware the dealership might go bust over the weekend mind so express the cheque through the bank system.
( I cant find a listing for this car)
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Fri 13 Nov 2009 12:41
How do i sell it Polo GTI 2006 1.8 Turbo - maz64
FWIW from HJ's CBCB www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=1016

GTI for 2006 powered by 150PS 1.8T 20v. 0-60 mph 8 seconds, top speed 134 mph. GTI grille, like Golf's. 16-inch alloy wheels, bright red brake calipers, visible polished exhaust tail pipes, rear spoiler, a 15mm lower stance on sports suspension. Deliveries from 14-5-06. Price from £14,785.
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