2016 Volkswagen Golf R For Sale

Vivek Nayyar
by Vivek Nayyar

This 2016 Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7 generation) is a tastefully modified, clean-title performance hatchback showing approximately 75,000 miles. Finished in factory bodywork over a leather interior, this Mk7 Golf R is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and 4Motion all-wheel drive. Maintained as a daily driver under current ownership since 60,000 miles, this road-ready Volkswagen comes with a Sachs Stage 2 clutch, Unitronic tuning hardware, and new Michelin tires, and is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico/USA

Price: $22,500.00

Key Details

  • Make/Model: Volkswagen Golf R
  • Mileage: 74,900 miles
  • Engine: 2.0L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder
  • Transmission: 6-speed manual
  • Title: Clean

Condition

  • Daily driven and religiously maintained with Liqui Moly oil changes throughout current ownership
  • Front and rear 4Motion differential service performed at ~45,000 miles and brake fluid flushed at ~50,000 miles
  • Engine mounts and spark plugs replaced ~8,000 miles ago; heater core replaced ~5,000 miles ago
  • Brake pads retain 5–6 mm of friction material remaining
  • Carfax notes a minor sideswipe incident in 2019 prior to current ownership

Performance Highlights

  • 2.0-liter EA888 Gen 3 TSI turbocharged 4-cylinder engine running a Unitronic Stage 1 ECU tune
  • Sachs Race Engineering Stage 2 performance clutch installed approximately 15,000 miles ago
  • 6-speed manual transmission delivering power to all four wheels via 4Motion AWD
  • ECS Tuning front-mount intercooler (FMIC) with red ECS charge pipes
  • ECS Tuning valved cat-back exhaust system and an aftermarket cold air intake

Known Issues

  • Minor rock chips and commuter road wear consistent with age and mileage
  • Two small windshield chips
  • Windshield washer fluid leak believed to be from the headlight washer system

Upgrades & Features

  • Includes uninstalled Unitronic Stage 2 downpipe (removed to pass emissions and quiet cold starts)
  • Includes Unitronic UniCONNECT+ cable/tuner to flash between Stock, Stage 1, and Stage 2 files
  • P3 Cars air-vent multi-gauge
  • Brand-new Michelin Pilot Sport 4S performance tires with under 1,000 miles of wear
  • Integrated Viofo front and rear dashcam system

Additional Information

  • Seller can provide additional photos, videos, maintenance records, or answer questions upon request
  • More photos available in this reply

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