is this a bargain or not

[TokoZAR]

I'd take it the DSG GTI is an awesome car. I very very nearly bought one myself, the price just wasn't right.

 

[Hemi300c]

In that case I would buy it and flog it for a nice profit

And then split the profit with your buddy.

 

[Haldex]

Buy it.
High mileage is not always bad, if you know the owner and you sure it "good" mileage, its a safe car.
They rarely break, if they do, theres ton of service centres that can fix it at a reasonable price.

 

[froot]

And then split the profit with your buddy.

+1.

Not a must, but your friend will appreciate it knowing you didn't make a quick buck off him at his expense.

 

[Shake&Bake]

Buy and sell it. Friendship and business don't mix , that shouldn't come into play.
If he wanted to, he could flog it himself for minimum R140k.

Friend's got the GTi6 DSG and that car is a pleasure. Also took a drive in the 5 and was fun.

Though GTi's are not to my personal liking.

 

[CaTcH21]

Phone VW ( or any motor dealer) and ask the trade price on the car. Thats basically its value.

A car with more than 100k km's , no matter how well looked after, can surprise you big time. Its a risk.

If theres an active motor plan , perhaps you are ok but dont count on it.

 

[Dolby]

golf 5 gti (DSG)

for 90k

mileage is 142000 or around that mark

the car is not even 1.5 years old

Something seems odd :/

For starters I reckon the 1.5 years on a Golf 5 GTI is off?

 

[froot]

You have a point, Dolby. That's like 262km per day for 18 months.

 

[Dolby]

You have a point, Dolby. That's like 262km per day for 18 months.

... that - and 18 months ago there was no Golf 5

Maybe the year is a typo, in which case everything works out ok