As swan songs go, right now’s Good Value or No Cube VW Golf is sort of the sendoff. It provides a good-looking wagon physique, AWD, and a six-speed stick. Let’s see if it additionally provides a low sufficient value to make us rue having to say goodbye.
The vendor of yesterday’s 1981 Land Rover 109 warned potential patrons that it was tough however reassured the devoted by claiming, “If you already know 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 % No Cube loss.
Right here within the U.S., the normal station wagon, or “property” in case you’re placing on airs, is a dying breed. Not solely has its position as household hauler been usurped by SUVs and crossovers, however people who stay sometimes are burdened by plastic fender flares and elevated experience heights to higher 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 need a wagon with a guide transmission? Good luck!
Nicely, we simply so occur to be in luck, due to the used automobile market and this tidy, low-mileage 2019 Volkswagen Golf SEL Alltrack. Sure, it does have the raised experience top 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 excellent 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, nevertheless it makes up for that considerably by requiring solely common fuel. In actual fact, virtually every thing about this Golf is Mama Bear center of the street. It’s a parkable measurement, whereas nonetheless having loads of room for 5 and their luggage inside, and it achieves fairly cheap mileage for being an all-weather AWD.
With simply 20,500 miles on the clock and underneath six years of age, this Alltrack is even on its unique guarantee. It seems to be to be in wonderful 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 fully inventory, apart from 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 foremost ache factors on these vehicles is the sunroof, which may undergo clogged drains, inflicting damaging leaks. The vendor reassures patrons that this automobile’s drains have been confirmed cleared and that no points with the sunroof exist.
Different plusses right here embody a full set of Monster mats and the VW cargo space safety pad with its funky adjustable constraint blocks. General, the automobile presents as new and, as you would possibly anticipate, 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 plenty 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 obtainable with the guide in 2019—and… properly, it’s simply one thing that isn’t even being made any extra for the ridiculous purpose that too many individuals like to sit down up actually excessive once they drive.
At any charge, we’ll 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 form of outlay? Does that appear like a good trade? Or does that value guarantee this Alltrack is just not all it’s cracked as much as be.
You determine!
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Craigslist, or go right here if the advert disappears.
H/T to Don R. for the hookup!
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