Owner Review: Buying a car that doesn't depreciate - My story of my Volkswagen Golf GTI MK5

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Basic information

2007 Volkswagen Golf GTI mk5

Time of purchase: 1st June 2020

Price of vehicle: RM38k

Reason why I bought this car

I needed a car that doesn't depreciate anymore, and perhaps some appreciation. It's a sporty hatchback with great acceleration and handling, can manoeuvre through traffic easily and faster than 90% of the cars on the road Folding the backseat down gives a huge trunk space, more practical than a sedan

Car selection Process

• I have a budget of RM30000

• Model(s) that I have considered include: Subaru XV

I simply need a daily driver that is fun, easy to park, and doesn't depreciate anymore. A simple push to the throttle gives a good acceleration. Furthermore, the interior quality doesn't look dated even till today.

User Experience

• I have already done 15000 km. 

I have been rebuilding this car. Parts are plenty and easily accessible. No matter how old is it, some of my girl friends can even notice that GTI batch there and know its different. It gives you thrill to hear the turbo and exhaust sound for each step on the throttle. Just makes you want to go faster. The suspension setting is hard. There's barely any rollover even on high speed.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Nimble good handling
• Good European quality build
• Parts easily accessible
• Superb acceleration
• Appreciating vehicle

Cons

• Needs to be cash rich

Ratings

Total Score: 4
Performance: 5
Quality & Features: 4
Space: 4
Ride Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Price & Cost: 5 

Summary

Need a daily driver which is fast and easy to manoeuvre around. Furthermore providing decent cargo space. I have driven and owned so many cars, fed up of depreciation. All you can want in a small car, which is perfect for everyday driving. Fun yet practical

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