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The Volkswagen Golf 2018 prices range from $14,630 for the basic trim level Hatchback Golf 110 TSI to $49,940 for the top of the range Wagon Golf R Wolfsburg Edition.
The Volkswagen Golf 2018 comes in Hatchback, SUV and Wagon.
The Volkswagen Golf 2018 is available in Premium Unleaded Petrol and Diesel. Engine sizes and transmissions vary from the Hatchback 1.4L 6 SP Manual to the Wagon 2.0L 7SP Auto Direct Shift.
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2018 Volkswagen Golf | Specs | Price |
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Alltrack 132 TSI | Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT | Price: $19,250 - $24,310 |
Alltrack 132 TSI Premium | Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT | Price: $24,640 - $30,360 |
Alltrack 135 TDI Premium | Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT | Price: $23,540 - $29,040 |
2018 Volkswagen Golf | Specs | Price |
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110 TSI Comfortline | Specs: 1.4L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT | Price: $19,470 - $24,640 |
110 TSI Highline | Specs: 1.4L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT | Price: $24,640 - $30,360 |
110 TSI Trendline | Specs: 1.4L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT | Price: $17,930 - $22,660 |
110 TDI Highline | Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT | Price: $24,420 - $30,140 |
R | Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT | Price: $38,170 - $44,880 |
R Grid Edition | Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT | Price: $35,090 - $41,800 |
R Wolfsburg Edition | Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT | Price: $42,900 - $49,940 |
Volkswagen Golf 2016 or Hyundai i30 2018: Are they reliable?
A Golf with that mileage after just three or four years on the road is a bit of an anomaly. How has the car been used? Was it a delivery vehicle in a previous life? I’d be asking some tough questions and diving deep into the vehicle’s service history to find out how it’s been driven and serviced before taking the plunge, because that mileage is about double what I’d expect from this make and model.
The biggest potential reliability glitch with this car is the DSG transmission. While VW claimed that all the evils were fixed by the time the Golf 7 came out in 2013, experience suggests that there are still some examples of this gearbox giving trouble. Symptoms include a loss of drive, poor shift quality, shuddering on take-off and a gearbox that seemingly loses the plot on occasions.
And I’m afraid your alternative rings a few alarm bells as well. The Hyundai also uses a double-clutch style transmission and while it hasn’t suffered the litany of problems that the VW unit has caused over the years, it’s still a bit of an unknown quantity. Certainly, some customers seem to be unhappy with the unit in terms of its longevity and replacement clutch packs are not unknown.
Also, you seem to have a knack for finding cars with double the expected kilometres on board. I’d expect a 2018 i30 to be showing closer to 25,000km than the 50,000km on the one you’re considering. Cars with higher than expected mileage can be bargains, but you’ve really got to dig into their past to ensure they haven’t been abused or suffered from poor servicing.
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Volkswagen Golf 2010: What's a good replacement car?
The Mazda3 and Holden Astra are both good alternative choices, but you could also consider a Toyota Corolla or Kia Rio or Cerato.
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What's a good car for a mid-life crisis?
There’s clearly no point in talking sense to you, your head is in a complete muddle. You want a fix for your mid-life crisis, yet you talk about resale value, warranty, fixed-price servicing and boring stuff like that. You need to think about what it is you want from your “sporty-ish” car, do you want a performance car that will be thrilling to drive, or are you a park-and-poser and just want to look good when you stop at the café for a latte. The VW Golf GTi is a thrill-a-minute hot hatch; you like the i30N, and both would be good buys. Buy the Lux if you decide on the i30N. You could also think about a BMW M3, or an older Porsche Boxster. I wouldn’t suggest a Commodore SS or a Falcon XR6T ute, they’re a bit boring.
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* Price is the median price of 459 listings for the Golf 2018 for sale in the last 6 months. The Price excludes costs such as stamp duty, other government charges and options.
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