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2009 Volkswagen Gti on 2040-cars

US $15,000.00
Year:2009 Mileage:43220 Color: Candy White /
  Gray / Plaid
Location:

Radiant, Virginia, United States

Radiant, Virginia, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Hatchback
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.0 Turbo
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: WVWEV71K79W093108 Year: 2009
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Golf
Warranty: Vehicle has an existing warranty
Trim: GTI Base
Options: Sunroof, CD Player
Drive Type: Manual
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 43,220
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Sub Model: GTI
Exterior Color: Candy White
Interior Color: Gray / Plaid
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 4
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Great condition. A few minor cosmetic flaws from normal use (see below)."

Let me start off by saying that I pride myself in being absolutely honest and straightforward when dealing on eBay.  I've been jerked around before and HATE people who do that kind of thing.  This is meant to be a laid back, no pressure sale.

Up for sale is my 2009 VW GTI.  The car has about 43,000 miles on it (may increase slightly, as it is being driven about once a week), has been garaged for the last 2 years and is in very good condition.  It has only recently been pulled out of the garage because we moved from Hampton to Charlottesville.  I have always driven the car very carefully and have never abused it in any way, as I do not believe in trashing beautifully designed machines.  It has barely been driven in the last year and a half, as I was able to walk or ride a bike to work.  The car is mechanically sound and has nothing wrong with it other than a few minor cosmetic things, which I'll describe below...

Minor cosmetic flaws:

1. Right after I got it in 2010, like a jackass I backed into a pole in a parking lot at about 0.5 mph.  As a result the driver side rear tail light cracked and the bumper and rear quarter panel were scuffed.  Insurance covered the incident and a brand new light was installed and the body work was done by a professional.  You would never know it happened.

2. There is a small crack in the driver-side side skirt, right behind the front wheel.  This was there when I got the car and I never addressed it.  Looks like someone removed the side skirt at one time and I'm guessing that is how it happened (see picture).

3. There are a couple of TINY paint chips that can be covered with touch-up paint (included).

4. I bumped the headlight switch with my knee getting into the car one time and the plastic around it has a crack that is barely noticeable (see pictures).

5. There is some light curb rash on the driver-side front wheel.  This was from the previous owner.

6. There is a small scratch in the rear window tint.  This happened last week from a surf board fin and the glass is fine.

7. There are a couple of barely visible dimples on the trunk from where my brothers pushed me out of some snow when I drove the car to PA last Christmas.  There is also a small dimple over the driver-side door, but that was not my doing.

8.  If the car is left out in heavy rain, the tiniest amount of water will make its way into the trunk and collect in the spare tire well.  This is a known issue on some of the MKV GTIs and I found the water to be getting in around the driver-side tail light.  I haven't addressed it because the car has been garaged.

A couple of things things that I've had to have fixed on the car:

1. I had an issue with the 3rd brake light (on the rear spoiler) last year where only half the LEDs in the light were coming on.  I took it to a VW dealer and they replaced an $800.00 part in the computer that was putting a bad voltage through that light, along with the light itself.  The whole thing was covered under the 5 year/50,000 mile warranty and the light has been fine since.

2. The "Check Engine" light came on at the beginning of this year, so I took it to the dealership again.  There was an issue with a butterfly valve sticking in the intake manifold.  They replaced the whole thing while performing the 40,000 mile maintenance.  This was also covered under the 5 year/50,000 mile warranty.

A couple of things that have been added:

1. The car has super dark tint all the way around, and it was professionally done, so it looks awesome.  I got pulled over for it immediately after buying the car, and was given a warning and told to have it removed.  That was in Ohio, but in Virginia I've never been pulled over for it.

2. The car has the nice GTI rubber floor mats ($100.00).  The driver one is coming close to having a small hole worn through where the heel rests in front of the gas pedal, but the rest are like new.  It also has the VW "Gorilla-Gear" trunk protector mat ($100.00).  The original floor mats are included as well.

3. Less than 1500 miles ago I put Brembo drilled, zinc-coated brake rotors all around on the car, along with Hawk ceramic pads (a $700.00 investment).  I was surprised at how much more responsive the brakes were, and the ceramic pads are quieter and generate less dust.  These brakes look great and will stay that way for a long time.

4. I have two brand new Good Year Eagle GT All Season tires that will come with the car (worth $180.00 a piece).  I already have these tires on the front, but have not yet replaced the rears (Dunlop SP Sport 01 A/S) because they're such good tires ($210.00 a piece) and still have some life left in them.

5. I put the factory VW roof bars on it ($300.00).  They have a few tiny scuffs here and there but are fully functional and look and work great.

That's pretty much it.  Please feel free to call or message me anytime with questions (606-547-6565), and thanks for looking!

-Ryan

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