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  • $28,990
    fair price
    $65 above market
    • 17,623 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 23 City / 32 Hwy MPG, Manual
    • Rosen Hyundai of Kenosha (305 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in Kenosha, WI / 305 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    ***CLEAN CARFAX*** ***WELL MAINTAINED*** ***SUPER CLEAN*** Odometer is 6025 miles below market average! Opal White 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T SE FW...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (23 City/32 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WVW2A7CDXPW203580
    Stock: K5160C
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-12-2025

  • New Listing
    $28,998
    fair price
    $744 above market
    • 30,653 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
    • 24 City / 34 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax Hillside (Eisenhower Expy) (302 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in Hillside, IL / 302 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    CarMax values transparency and wants you to love your next car, not settle on it. Certain vehicles may have unrepaired safety recalls. Check nhtsa.gov...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (24 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WVWRA7CDXPW167484
    Stock: 26863712
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

    • 23,117 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 23 City / 32 Hwy MPG, Manual
    • Ed Napleton's Kia Of Elmhurst (299 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Elmhurst, IL / 299 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    CARFAX One-Owner. Priced below KBB Fair Purchase Price! Moonstone Gray 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI 4D Hatchback Autobahn 2.0L TSI DOHC FWD Clean CARFAX.A...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (23 City/32 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WVW6A7CD2PW139407
    Stock: A25068A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-30-2025

  • Price Drop
    • 3,850 miles
    • Manufacturer buyback reported, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 24 City / 34 Hwy MPG
    • Chicago Auto Place (295 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Downers Grove, IL / 295 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    Thank you for visiting another one of Chicago Auto Place's exclusive listings! CALL US NOW FOR A FREE QUOTE 630-422-1122 FOR MORE PHOTOS VISIT WWW.CHI...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Issue reported

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: Yes

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (24 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WVW3A7CD2PW189825
    Stock: H9105
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-09-2025

  • Price Drop
    $33,997
    good price
    $1,467 below market
    • 8,774 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 23 City / 34 Hwy MPG, Manual
    • Volkswagen of Eau Claire (247 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Eau Claire, WI / 247 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    Clean CARFAX. CARFAX One-Owner.Certified. Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned Details: * Vehicle History * 100+ Point Inspection * Warranty Deduct...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (23 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WVW2A7CD2RW184252
    Stock: VN10395A
    Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
    Listed since: 06-24-2025

  • Price Drop
    $30,354
    fair price
    $612 below market
    • 8,088 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Audi Westmont (298 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in Westmont, IL / 298 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    Panoramic RoofLeather SeatsNavigation SystemOpal White PearlLane Keeping AssistKeyless StartRear SpoilerTitan Black; Vienna Leather Seating Sur...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WVWRA7CD5RW199682
    Stock: RW199682
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-23-2025

  • Price Drop
    $27,000
    great price
    $1,326 below market
    • 36,122 miles
    • No accidents, 4 owners, personal use only
    • 24 City / 34 Hwy MPG, Manual
    • Ed Martin Chevrolet (436 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Anderson, IN / 436 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE - Performance Meets Practicality!Experience the perfect blend of sporty performance and everyday usability in this low-mil...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (24 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WVW287CD8NW135661
    Stock: 437110B
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 07-19-2025

  • $26,754
    fair price
    $255 below market
    • 14,441 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
    • 25 City / 34 Hwy MPG
    • Autos of Chicago (300 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in Arlington Heights, IL / 300 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    Our 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI S Hatchback is a legendary sport compact that looks great in Deep Black Pearl! Powered by a TurboCharged 2.0 Liter TSI 4 ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (25 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WVWG87CD1NW147608
    Stock: 4128
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-16-2025

  • $31,990
    fair price
    $49 below market
    • 22,903 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 23 City / 34 Hwy MPG, Manual
    • Carvana - Indianapolis (416 mi away)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in Indianapolis, IN / 416 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    At Carvana, we go miles beyond the extra mile. That's why we provide you with a convenient, fast, and hassle-free car buying experience that puts you ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (23 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WVWSA7CD7RW130123
    Stock: 2003799873
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-17-2025

  • $23,799
    good price
    $1,894 below market
    • 36,429 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 25 City / 34 Hwy MPG
    • Don Ayres Honda (447 mi away)
    • Five Star Dealer
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in Fort Wayne, IN / 447 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T S ***Local trade***, Single Owner, Clean Title, No Accidents Reported, Complimentary 3 month 3,000 miles Limited Powertr...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    28 Combined MPG (25 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WVWG87CD9NW209854
    Stock: 251839A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 07-16-2025

  • Price Drop
    $27,033
    good price
    $654 below market
    • 23,819 miles
    • 1 accident, 1 owner, rental vehicle
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Lou Fusz Kia (268 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in Saint Louis, MO / 268 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    CARFAX One-Owner. White 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T S FWD 7-Speed DSG Automatic with Tiptronic 2.0L TSI DOHC 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 7 Speakers, ABS br...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WVWGA7CD4RW214292
    Stock: KZ04383P
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-17-2025

  • Price Drop
    $27,499
    fair price
    $558 below market
    • 23,609 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, rental vehicle
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Enterprise Car Sales Independence (179 mi away)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in Independence, MO / 179 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    Transfer of vehicle from another location to your neighborhood Enterprise Car Sales may require payment of a non-refundable transfer fee to begin the ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WVWGA7CDXRW218153
    Stock: 7WFJ8Q
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-30-2025

  • $28,456
    fair price
    $83 below market
    • 18,058 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, rental vehicle
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Thompson Buick GMC (309 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in Springfield, MO / 309 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    SAVE THOUSANDS WITH INTERNET VALUE PRICING! ONLY AT THOMPSON'S IN SPRINGFIELD! LOCAL PURCHASE FROM A COMPANY!!!!, REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY!!!, BLUE TOOTH!...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WVWGA7CD7RW218370
    Stock: M12852A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-08-2025

    • 10,068 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 23 City / 34 Hwy MPG, Manual
    • Volkswagen of Downtown Chicago (316 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in Chicago, IL / 316 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    Our incredible 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI S has aced its 112 Point Inspection qualifying it as a Certified Pre-Owned. This one has been inspected by our...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (23 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WVWHA7CD1RW216800
    Stock: 216800V
    Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
    Listed since: 07-22-2025

  • Price Drop
    $27,300
    fair price
    $543 below market
    • 26,823 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, rental vehicle
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Corwin Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM FIAT of Springfield (302 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in Springfield, MO / 302 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    Recent Arrival! Corwin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat is pleased to offer this. Volkswagen Golf GTI that is well equipped and includes these key feature...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WVWGA7CD8RW219656
    Stock: 3219656
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 07-17-2025

  • New Listing
    • 7,983 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 23 City / 34 Hwy MPG, Manual
    • Carvana - Memphis (494 mi away)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Memphis, TN / 494 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    At Carvana, we go miles beyond the extra mile. That's why we provide you with a convenient, fast, and hassle-free car buying experience that puts you ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (23 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WVWWA7CD3RW144960
    Stock: 2003854945
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 07-29-2025

  • New Listing
    $27,999
    fair price
    $273 below market
    • 20,940 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, rental vehicle
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Enterprise Car Sales South Lindbergh (278 mi away)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in Saint Louis, MO / 278 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    Transfer of vehicle from another location to your neighborhood Enterprise Car Sales may require payment of a non-refundable transfer fee to begin the ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WVWGA7CD3RW214848
    Stock: 7WKNKP
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-13-2025

  • $27,999
    fair price
    $306 below market
    • 20,559 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, rental vehicle
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Enterprise Car Sales Tulsa (397 mi away)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in Tulsa, OK / 397 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    Transfer of vehicle from another location to your neighborhood Enterprise Car Sales may require payment of a non-refundable transfer fee to begin the ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WVWGA7CD2RW216803
    Stock: 7WF7TC
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 07-18-2025

  • $29,978
    fair price
    $912 above market
    • 13,151 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, rental vehicle
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • Enterprise Car Sales Des Moines (1 mi away)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
    • Power Driver Seat
    Close

    Located in Urbandale, IA / 1 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    Transfer of vehicle from another location to your neighborhood Enterprise Car Sales may require payment of a non-refundable transfer fee to begin the ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WVWGA7CD2RW214226
    Stock: 7W7MQM
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 07-16-2025

  • $29,673
    fair price
    $978 above market
    • 15,026 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 24 City / 33 Hwy MPG
    • McGrath Acura of Westmont (299 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
    • Power Driver Seat
    Close

    Located in Westmont, IL / 299 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    Gray 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T S FWD 7-Speed DSG Automatic with Tiptronic 2.0L TSI DOHC **ONE OWNER**, **ACCIDENT FREE CARFAX**, **BALANCE OF FACT...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (24 City/33 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WVWGA7CD8RW118908
    Stock: PJ12451
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 07-18-2025

    • 9,827 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
    • 23 City / 34 Hwy MPG, Manual
    • Volkswagen of Downtown Chicago (316 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in Chicago, IL / 316 miles away from Des Moines, IA

    Our incredible 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI S has aced its 112 Point Inspection qualifying it as a Certified Pre-Owned. This one has been inspected by our...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    27 Combined MPG (23 City/34 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: WVWHA7CD9RW220545
    Stock: 220545V
    Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
    Listed since: 07-22-2025

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2023 VW GTI 40th Anniversary Edition

Michael, Oceanside, OR, 05/16/2023
2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI 40th Anniversary Edition 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
I had been looking at the 2022 MK 8 since its arrival to the USA in late 2021. Here’s the deal. I only captured my first glance of one about three months ago, passing through the small town I live in. Whenever we went to the dealer, none were ever in stock. When I first read about the 2023 40th Anniversary Edition, I thought this might be the car for me. One of the area dealers showed a … pomelo yellow 40th inbound sometime in March or April, and the salesman kept me posted. We arrived at the dealer the day following its arrival, and when I first laid eyes on it, I was smitten - most beautiful automobile I’d seen in my life! So we took it for a test-drive, and with the adaptive dampers, placed it in comfort mode. While the ride was a little stiffer than my 2017 Golf, the GTI felt incredible. I quickly got used to the clutch and six speed manual shift feel. Quite frankly, though, I was concerned about the infotainment system, as there had been so many complaints about it in the reviews I read. Well, despite the fact I’m an old guy, almost 67 years old, I found using this intuitive, and not the deal-killer I thought it might be. Since the 40th AE is based on the GTI S, it still has a volume control knob, and the climate control is easy-peasy. So not the nightmare I expected. However, I do NOT like the new GTI fuel gauge, please, make it electronic if you will, but give me a traditional looking one, not a straight line that’s tiny like this, then reads out mileage until empty. The other thing I dislike is the inability to easily set a trip meter. What I do like is you have two or three viable options as to how you want your instrument cluster to look. And the color changes you can make inside your car is cool, too. Three other disappointments: no Sirius/XM capability (VW, shame on you cheapskates), and no storage bin under the driver’s seat, and no wireless phone connectivity on the 40th AE (again, shame on you, VW for eliminating this - should be standard on the entire lineup). Those complaints aside, I decided to buy the car and have little regret. Our dealer offered a 10 year unlimited mileage warranty including repair of electronics and replacement of wheels and tires should they incur damage (some of the roads in our area are horrible) which I would recommend. The 40th AE has the 19 inch wheels with 35 profile tires, so there’s little rubber between you and the road. I’ve driven over 1,000 miles in the month I’ve owned it and feel good about the fuel mileage. I’ve gotten up to 37.1 mpg, but I suspect on a long haul I could get 40 mpg on this vehicle. I love the feel of the road, love the cornering, and love the acceleration. I see all these younger guys on YouTube modifying their GTI’s, and quite frankly, there’s no need for that - performance is stellar - you’ll never want for power or have a need for greater cornering ability unless you’re a weekend racer. I plan to leave mine stock (maybe it will be the only one in the country left as it came from the factory). I like the look and feel of the interior, do not object to the materials used, either. Mine has been tight as a drum and rattle-free, even on rough pavement. The fit and finish of both interior and exterior seems perfect to me - something I’ve appreciated about VW over the years. In order to protect my investment, I had a local shop apply Paint Protective Film on the front grill, headlights, front badge, hood, front fenders, A pillars, front door sills, roof, and the top of the rear bumper (where you load cargo) to prevent scratches and rock chips. I think this is wise, no matter the car you drive, as it will reduce if not eliminate damage to your paint. VW has excellent paint by the way, and this pomelo yellow color is just incredible - looks green in some light, sometimes yellow, and what an attention-getter! This is my retirement vehicle that I plan to drive until I cannot drive anymore. Did I make the right choice? Time will tell. I’m happy so far, and I’ve a unique car (quite likely the only one in my entire state) that doesn’t look like all the Japanese and South Korean clones out there. I’ve never had a problem with VW reliability and suspect this new GTI will be no different. Is the GTI the right car for you? Only one way to find out. Drive one. Look it over. But I will warn you, they’re hard to find. They pretty much sell as soon as dealers get them in stock. If my wife and I had passed on buying this one, three other buyers behind me were chomping at the bit, disappointed that we were the ones who left the dealer with it in our possession. So how would I rate it on a scale of 1-10? I’d say about an 8.5 - 9, with my only complaints being the ones I’ve already mentioned. I am a satisfied owner!
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Used 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Des Moines, IA Values

Estimated values
2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M) with no options
ConditionTrade-InPrivate PartyDealer Retail
Outstanding$26,643$27,839$29,176
Clean$26,363$27,462$28,693
Average$25,896$26,832$27,887
Rough$25,288$26,014$26,841

The average list price of a used 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Des Moines, Iowa is $29,438. The average mileage on a used Volkswagen Golf GTI 2023 for sale in Des Moines, Iowa is 18,660. Based on the average mileage of 18,660 for used 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI for sale in Des Moines, IA and using an average vehicle condition rating, which means the vehicle may have a few mechanical and/or cosmetic problems and may require a considerable amount of reconditioning, we appraise the average trade-in value of a used Volkswagen Golf GTI 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa to be $25,896.

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