Hey guys I just joined this forum to find out more about probs my future car lol.
Im planning on buying a Rocco but some of them have abit of high miles for their years tbh and I know VW is like a tank but still if anyone more experienced can come to help would be really appreciated.
I locked my eyes on 3 of them.
The first one is 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech GT DSG 2017 clocked at 115k miles and only 1 owner...
And 2nd is 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech R-Line DSG 2016 at 143k miles but abit cheaper.
3rd is 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech R-Line DSG 2016 at 88.5k miles and which costs the most the rest.
All of them look amazing honestly i cant really decide.
Thanks in advance.
Buying a 2nd hand scirocco
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Kirilslavov
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- Joined: Sat Jul 08, 2023 6:01 pm
- I drive a: Haven't decided yet
Re: Buying a 2nd hand scirocco
option 1. Coz its not a diesel.
Drop the hammer and get a Scirocco.
I'm still reving it out on my daily commute. 10 years into ownership.
Drop the hammer and get a Scirocco.
I'm still reving it out on my daily commute. 10 years into ownership.
Collector of warning lights.
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bigkris06
- Posts: 192
- Joined: Thu Jun 08, 2023 3:44 pm
- I drive a: GT 2.0 TDI 170/184
- In: Pewter Grey
- With a: Manual box
Re: Buying a 2nd hand scirocco
This all depends on personal preference between petrol and diesel and how many miles you are planning on doing.
Mines a 170 diesel so I have the looks and get the good mpg.
My brother in law has an Octavia with the same engine that has done nearly 200k and it still drives like a brand new car but when he comes to sell obviously his market for sale is going to be limited because of the mileage.
If you are not concerned about miles per gallon then the petrol version is going to be your best option as people are leaning towards this over diesel more these days.
If mpg is important to you then go for the diesel.
Now between the two diesel models.
Check the service history.
A car with high miles and good service history (verified not just stamped) is fine but it will affect your resale value which doesn’t mean a thing if you are going to keep the car until it dies.
If you are planning to keep the car for a couple of years and change again then a lower mileage car will have a better resale value.
Again though service history is a big factor, in particular timing belts (just have a look online for how many are being sold for spares or repair due to timing belt snapped or skipped) but this could be said for any car.
Both the petrol and diesel have good mapping figures (diesel 170)
So can give future scope.
I hope this helps
Mines a 170 diesel so I have the looks and get the good mpg.
My brother in law has an Octavia with the same engine that has done nearly 200k and it still drives like a brand new car but when he comes to sell obviously his market for sale is going to be limited because of the mileage.
If you are not concerned about miles per gallon then the petrol version is going to be your best option as people are leaning towards this over diesel more these days.
If mpg is important to you then go for the diesel.
Now between the two diesel models.
Check the service history.
A car with high miles and good service history (verified not just stamped) is fine but it will affect your resale value which doesn’t mean a thing if you are going to keep the car until it dies.
If you are planning to keep the car for a couple of years and change again then a lower mileage car will have a better resale value.
Again though service history is a big factor, in particular timing belts (just have a look online for how many are being sold for spares or repair due to timing belt snapped or skipped) but this could be said for any car.
Both the petrol and diesel have good mapping figures (diesel 170)
So can give future scope.
I hope this helps