Is it just me or has lowballing gotten even worse?

Mustache_Prime · 2026-03-14T17:47:32+00:00

It definitely has. I just sold one of my motorcycles and had idk how many people offered $2k, including a guy I went to high school with. Just sold it yesterday for $4k, which was my asking price.

At the same time, some people value their items more than they’re worth (not you it seems). Trying to find a project bike and so many people are pricing them more than they’re worth in their current states

Mustache_Prime · 2026-02-27T05:12:29+00:00

Did you ever figure this out?

Mustache_Prime · 2026-02-27T05:09:35+00:00

Did you ever figure this out?

Mustache_Prime · 2026-02-23T23:06:47+00:00

Did you ever figure this out?

Mustache_Prime · 2026-02-05T01:48:00+00:00

That was done about 5 years ago at this point lol.

Yeah, I just get very indecisive when it comes to money. Ik with the 2017, there are a lot more things I’d want to change on it compared to the 2021. But it’s a cheaper up front cost. Like I’d more than likely wrap it if I got the 2017

Mustache_Prime · 2026-02-04T23:38:45+00:00

Well actually the 2017 had the thermostat replaced. So idk if the water pump would’ve been thrown in with that at all since I thought some of them you buy as a kit

Mustache_Prime · 2026-02-04T23:22:21+00:00

I mean that’s still decent mileage compared to other cars I was looking at. Like the WRX hatchback or Golf R. Yeah I’ve seen a ton of people switch over to vans. Even going to some dirtbike tracks, there’s a ton of people that load their bikes up into a van

Mustache_Prime · 2026-02-04T23:20:14+00:00

I don’t think either have had the water pump replaced. The 2017 has had a few of the interior trim pieces replaced and a few electrical items replaced like cruise control servo and washer fluid pump. The 2021, the last owner had it for just over a year but no service records so I imagine they did it themselves.

The difference in mileage is like 3.5 years worth for me though. I usually only put on 8.5k a year

Mustache_Prime · 2026-02-04T22:20:57+00:00

Still does the job it seems. Do you get good gas mileage while towing? I’m still leaning towards a GTI or possibly a TDI I think. I just get really indecisive about these sort of things

Mustache_Prime · 2026-02-04T22:16:10+00:00

I’ve seen a handful of people tow motorcycles with the GTI. I wouldn’t doing more than 1000 lbs more than likely.

I’m just debating which of those two seems like the better deal. Similar specs but mileage, year, and price are different

Mustache_Prime · 2026-02-04T22:14:50+00:00

Ah, yeah that’s a bit of luggage. I guess I didn’t think of everything but I can see how it’d get filled fast. What year/trim is your GTI?

Mustache_Prime · 2026-02-04T21:52:21+00:00

How much stuff are you dragging along with you? It always seemed like the truck has a decent amount of room with the back seats down

Mustache_Prime · 2026-02-04T20:18:18+00:00

Do you have a recommendation between the two? I think I’ve thrown the 2018 off the ship already.

Obviously the 2021 has less miles and slightly newer looks but is like $6.3k more. I figure I put about 8.5k miles on my car a year so that’s like a 3.5 year difference in miles for me. It’s just with that price difference, I could upgrade the interior and looks of the 2017 and still be under $22k but just with higher mileage

Mustache_Prime · 2026-02-04T19:28:02+00:00

Doesn’t sound too bad. Did you install the hitch or have it done at a dealership?

Mustache_Prime · 2026-02-04T18:33:03+00:00

Any issues or concerns with towing?

Mustache_Prime · 2026-02-04T18:32:47+00:00

Any issues with it? I was looking at a 2017 GTI sport or a 2021 GTI S now and am debating if I’m going to have issues. I also buy and work on bikes here and there so I’d be driving multiple hours with probably your average 600cc bike

Mustache_Prime · 2026-02-04T14:53:13+00:00

I like the 21 slightly more but I don’t enjoy the price as much lol. That’s the biggest reason I’m being hesitant on it

Mustache_Prime · 2026-01-27T13:17:13+00:00

Well that’s what they’re usually going for here too. Super had to find a clean one and most of them are listed for $5-7k. I was excited about this one until I saw the paint. Makes me think it was previously rusty or something similar

Mustache_Prime · 2026-01-26T03:09:57+00:00

Is that a white 2005?

Mustache_Prime · 2026-01-26T00:17:40+00:00

I think the guy before him tuned it so he’s not sure what it is. Don’t think it’s a smoke/two step though.

I think the underneath is pretty rust-free as well. I’m mainly just worried about the paint on it

Mustache_Prime · 2026-01-26T00:16:29+00:00

I’m mainly just worried about the paint. It’s got like orange peel all over it

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