As the world's most iconic hatchback benchmark, the Golf is a childhood memory for countless fans. But for domestic car fans, the golf in the early years is definitely out of reach Dreamcar, after all, 17 or 8 years ago, a golf 4 with a price of up to 150,000 yuan can already buy a two-bedroom apartment in the suburbs of Beijing!
However, the time has come to 2022, not only the golf car system seems to be very close to the people now, but even the dream that was out of reach in childhood can now be realized by only 30,000 pieces! Today, we will take a look at the current used car market, how the market of golf in the past is really!
First, let's take a look at the newly delisted 7th Generation Golf. In 2012, Volkswagen unveiled the Golf 7 at the Paris Motor Show using Volkswagen's latest MQB platform at the time, and the new car became more fashionable in terms of exterior interior than its predecessor, the Gao 6.
Just one year after the overseas release, the FAW-Volkswagen domestic high 7 was officially listed at the end of 2013, when the domestic version provided a power combination of 1.6L self-priming and 1.4T high and low power, with a price range of 12.19-18.29 million yuan. I have to say that the price of the high 7 at that time was really not cheap, and the 1.4T top-level model landed more than 200,000!
However, the reputation of the High 7 when it was first listed was not good, mainly because the overall driving thickness of the MQB platform has become worse, and the rear suspension of the domestic High 7 has been reduced from the 6th generation of multi-link to the torque beam. You know, at that time, FAW-Volkswagen had just experienced a sagittarius torsion beam broken shaft door, and Gao 7 also dared to use a torsion beam with a smell of sub-head iron.
At the end of 2015, FAW-Volkswagen also added a domestically produced 7th-generation GTI model, priced at 239,900 yuan, equipped with a 220-horsepower 2.0T engine, and was the only model with four-wheel independent suspension of all domestic golfes on sale at the time.
Perhaps because the practice of the high 7 full series of torque beams was "scolded" too badly by netizens and fans, FAW-Volkswagen in 2017 launched a mid-term redesign of the 7.5 generation model, it replaced the 1.4T power with a rear multi-link independent suspension. Therefore, if you buy a second-hand 7-generation model now, you must pay attention to the year of the vehicle. If it is the 2014-2017 Golf 7, then except for the GTI, the entire series is rear torque beam suspension. If it is the 2018 model and later annual models, in addition to the GTI, the 1.4T version is also all replaced by multi-link.
As for the second-hand car market, if it is a 7-generation model before the redesign, according to the difference in power and age, the overall market is between 70,000 and 100,000, and it can be seen that the retention rate of golf is still very good. However, as mentioned earlier, the 2014-2017 Golf 7, non-GTI version is all using rear-torque beam suspension, so we do not recommend that you buy these vintage versions.
If it is a 7.5-generation model after the mid-term redesign, the overall market will be slightly more expensive than 30,000. In addition to the shorter age, the 7.5-generation 1.4T model has all been upgraded with a rear multi-link independent suspension, and the comfort and handling of the vehicle have been improved, which is actually more recommended.
As for the 7th generation GTI, the current used car market is between 140,000 and 200,000. But it should be noted that for the GTI performance of small steel cannons, used cars have a high probability of buying modified and built models, so if you do not understand cars, do not have experience in playing cars, or choose carefully!
Compared with the 7th generation model with general wind evaluation, the domestic fans have a deeper affection for the 6th generation golf. In September 2008, Volkswagen released the 6th generation of Golf overseas, using Volkswagen's most mainstream PQ35 platform at that time, and the shape design became lighter and more stylish. At the end of 2009, FAW-Volkswagen's domestic high-6 was officially launched, equipped with a 1.6L and 1.4T engine, priced at 118,800-166,800 yuan.
Since its predecessor model, the 5th generation Golf, did not introduce a domestic relationship, the domestic version also jumped directly from the 4th generation to the 6th generation. Therefore, for domestic users at that time, the high 6, whether it is appearance or technology, has an earth-shaking evolution, which deservedly represents the top technical strength of the domestic hatchback market at that time. In particular, the "golden combination" of Volkswagen's main 1.4T + 7-speed DSG at that time, whether it is power, sportiness or fuel consumption performance, has exploded all competitors in the same period.
Excellent powertrain, beautiful shape, coupled with the super appeal of the Volkswagen brand in China at that time, the high 6 was quickly popular once listed, and in many cities it had to increase the price by 8,000-15,000 yuan to pick up the car, and the top landing price was close to the 200,000 mark!
And from the driving experience, the use of PQ35 platform high 6 open is more textured than the use of MQB platform high 7, heavy and delicate steering feel, as well as a solid chassis, with a strong "german flavor", which is also the 7th generation after the listing, many people said that the 7th generation is not as good as the 6th generation.
However, seeing this may have careful students found that the domestic high 6 was listed at the end of 2009, and its successor, the high 7, was listed at the end of 2013, with only a short gap of 4 years between them. This is mainly because the High 6 is essentially no different from the previous model, the High 5, and is more like a skin change of the High 5, so Volkswagen began to prepare the 7th generation of the new platform early after completing the Project of the High 6.
Although the Gao 6 has been listed in China for more than 10 years, because it was the Dreamcar when many people were young, the price of this car is not particularly low today, even if the lowest 1.6L+5MT model in the early days of the market in 2009 has a price of more than 30,000. If it is a version of the 1.4T engine, the price is basically around 50,000-60,000 yuan.
In addition, in March 2010, FAW-Volkswagen also produced a six-generation GTI model equipped with a 200 hp 2.0T engine, which was sold for 235,800 yuan at the time. Now 10 years later, the market of the second-hand 6-generation GTI is basically maintained at about 80,000-100,000. However, it should be noted that the 6th generation GTI uses the second generation EA888 engine, and the most notorious problem of this generation of machines is very serious burning oil, so if you want to start with the 6th generation GTI, I am afraid you will have to focus on this problem.
Compared with the world-famous "High 6", young car fans are afraid that they are not deeply impressed by the Golf 5, because Volkswagen did not produce this generation of models, but only around 2005, in the form of imports, a number of 5-generation GTI and R32 models were introduced.
At that time, the imported 5th generation GTI included three-door version and five-door version models, all equipped with the second-generation EA888 2.0T engine, the maximum power of 200 horsepower, the maximum torque of 280 N·m, matching the 6-speed DSG transmission, the official 0-100km/h acceleration only 6.9 seconds, in that year is a full-fledged high-performance steel gun. In terms of price, the price of the three-door version of GTI that year was 399,000 yuan, and the five-door version reached 410,000 yuan.
In addition to the GTI, Volkswagen also introduced the higher-performance Golf R series to China for the first time, that is, the famous R32. As the name suggests, the R32 is equipped with a 3.2L VR6 naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 250 horsepower and a maximum torque of 320 N·m, which also matches a 6-speed DSG transmission, but adds a 4MOTION four-wheel drive system, and the 0-100km/h acceleration takes only 6.5 seconds. In terms of price, R32 is even more exaggerated, the domestic price of up to 520,000 yuan, at that time, you can already buy a 2-bedroom apartment in a good location in Beijing!
The ultra-high pricing, as well as the status of pure imports, has led to the ownership of 5 generation golf in China is relatively low, so it has also caused the market situation that the 5th generation is not cheaper than the 6th generation. At present, the mainstream price of the 5th generation GTI is almost around 80,000-150,000, and even more expensive than the 6th generation GTI with better car condition. As for R32, due to the low ownership, the users who hold it will rarely change hands, so they basically can't buy it at present.
Even younger students, I am afraid that the number of times they see Golf 4 on the road is countless. As Volkswagen's earliest domestic generation golf, the Gao 4 was released overseas in 1997, using the same PQ34 platform as the bora (Bora) of the same period, and equipped with Volkswagen's very advanced 1.6L FSI direct injection engine at that time, and the power and fuel consumption have been significantly improved over the previous generation.
In addition to the advanced platform technology, The High 4 also has a feature that the shape design is very beautiful, even after more than 20 years of today, the shape of the High 4 is also called the classic of the classic, compact and full body, low front, classic heavy C-pillar, high 4 will be the late 90s of the German industrial design to show the vivid.
In 2003, FAW-Volkswagen introduced the Golf 4 into domestic production for the first time, seven years after the release of the Golf 4 overseas. It should be known that in 2003, the 5th generation of golf has been released overseas, but Volkswagen has introduced the previous generation of products eliminated from abroad. The reason is that there was indeed no too advanced hatchback in China at that time, even if it was an overseas eliminated product, it still had a very good product force in China, plus at that time, Volkswagen already had a PQ34 platform Jetta production line in China, and for cost considerations, it did not want to introduce a new PQ35 platform Golf 5, and finally made this decision. At that time, the domestic High 4 did not use the overseas 1.6L direct injection engine, but continued the old 1.6L 8-valve multi-point EFI engine on the old Jetta, with a 5-speed manual transmission and a 4AT transmission. In addition, in that year, it provided high-end configurations such as dual airbags, ABS, remote control keys, leather steering wheels, electric sunroofs, driving computers, rear seat reclining, and single disc CDs.
As for the 1.6L engine, which was not advanced, it was very suitable for the Chinese market environment of that year. Because although this 1.6L engine does not have overseas direct injection technology, it can use domestic No. 93 gasoline, and the overseas 1.6L engine with direct injection technology must be added to No. 97 gasoline! In addition, although the 1.6L engine has mediocre parameters of 100 horsepower and 142N·m, the low torque is very good, which is very in line with the driving habits of Chinese drivers at that time who never exceeded 2000 rpm.
As for the price part, the price of the domestic high 4 when it was listed was 116,000-13.9 million yuan, which was not very expensive in that year, after all, the 1.6L Nissan Qida in the same period was also priced at 11.98-17.98 million yuan, which was even more expensive than golf.
It is a pity that the good configuration and German design of the high 4 did not get too good sales in China, mainly because the Chinese car market was still very immature at that time, many people bought cars is still "size theory", spending more than 100,000 to buy a hatchback car, which is unacceptable for many families, so the main sales force of Volkswagen at that time has been the sedan Bora on the same platform.
As for the second-hand car market, because the domestic production of the high 4 has a history of 19 years, there are not many second-hand high 4s in circulation today, but the price is very cheap. If it is the early version of 1.6L+5MT, the current market is basically within 30,000 yuan. The 1.8L version launched in 2004, because it uses a very representative 5-valve engine per cylinder of Volkswagen that year, it should be more collectible in the hearts of fans, but after all, it is an old car 17 or 8 years ago, and the price today will not exceed 40,000.
However, it should be noted that the Golf 4 currently circulating on the market is divided into three emission standards. Among them, the earliest batch of models listed in 2003, which is the national 2 emissions, is now unable to drive on the road in many cities. The 1.8L model just mentioned, which is emitted by China 3, can still be on the road normally in most cities, but may be restricted in the face of special restrictions. In order to celebrate the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Volkswagen launched the 2008 multi-color version of the model, which is a national 4 emission, and there is no need to worry about the problem of emission limits in a short period of time
Since its birth in 1974, Golf has captured the hearts of tens of millions of consumers and won the third place in the world's cumulative total sales volume. But to be fair, those who can "once have" are in the minority, and if you have missed this hatchback classic for some reason, it is better to take advantage of the end of the fuel golf era and seize your dream to realize it... After all, there is probably not much such thing as having the opportunity to travel through time and space to make up for the regrets of youth...