As swan songs go, right now’s Good Value or No Cube VW Golf is kind of the sendoff. It gives a good-looking wagon physique, AWD, and a six-speed stick. Let’s see if it additionally gives a low sufficient value to make us rue having to say goodbye.
The vendor of yesterday’s 1981 Land Rover 109 warned potential consumers that it was tough however reassured the devoted by claiming, “If you understand what that is, you’ll love this one.” Too few of you discovered solace in that assertion, and fewer but discovered the truck’s $13,500 value palatable. That resulted in an 83 p.c No Cube loss.
Right here within the U.S., the normal station wagon, or “property” if you happen to’re placing on airs, is a dying breed. Not solely has its position as household hauler been usurped by SUVs and crossovers, however those who stay sometimes are burdened by plastic fender flares and elevated experience heights to raised slot in with their taller and fewer environment friendly cousins, thus making them extra palatable to the shopping for public. And do you have to be loopy sufficient to desire a wagon with a guide transmission? Good luck!
Properly, we simply so occur to be in luck, because of the used automobile market and this tidy, low-mileage 2019 Volkswagen Golf SEL Alltrack. Sure, it does have the raised experience peak and black plastic fender flares that the usual Golf wagon lacks, even in AWD trim, however to make up for that, it has three pedals and a six-speed stick.
That uncommon possibility is bolted to an important engine as properly. The Golf sports activities the 1.8-liter version of Volkswagen’s well-respected EA-888 16-valve turbo 4. At 168 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque, it’s not as raucous as the two.0 within the GTI, but it surely makes up for that considerably by requiring solely common fuel. In reality, virtually every little thing about this Golf is Mama Bear center of the highway. It’s a parkable dimension, whereas nonetheless having loads of room for 5 and their luggage inside, and it achieves fairly affordable mileage for being an all-weather AWD.
With simply 20,500 miles on the clock and below six years of age, this Alltrack is even on its unique guarantee. It seems to be in glorious situation, and the vendor touts a historical past of meticulous dealer-serviced upkeep that has saved it wanting like new. The advert touts it as utterly inventory, other than the substitute of fluids and different consumables. Being a top-of-the-line SEL mannequin, it’s additionally chock-full of consolation and comfort options.
One of many fundamental ache factors on these automobiles is the sunroof, which may undergo clogged drains, inflicting damaging leaks. The vendor reassures consumers that this automobile’s drains have been confirmed cleared and that no points with the sunroof exist.
Different plusses right here embrace a full set of Monster mats and the VW cargo space safety pad with its funky adjustable constraint blocks. Total, the automobile presents as new and, as you would possibly count on, comes with a clear title and drama-free Carfax report. The asking value is $29,800.
Whoa, maintain on… The place are you going?
OK, yeah, that’s a variety of cheddar for a half-a-decade-old Golf that doesn’t sport an “R” badge, however this automobile is exclusive—the vendor notes that the SEL was solely accessible with the guide in 2019—and… properly, it’s simply one thing that isn’t even being made any extra for the ridiculous cause that too many individuals like to take a seat up actually excessive after they drive.
At any price, we are going to decide this Golf merely on its deserves and, with that, at its $29,800 asking. What’s your tackle this uncommon final alternative for a nearly-new guide wagon at that kind of outlay? Does that appear like a good trade? Or does that value guarantee this Alltrack just isn’t all it’s cracked as much as be.
You resolve!
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Craigslist, or go right here if the advert disappears.
H/T to Don R. for the hookup!
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