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Ratty Rescue: The GLI That Nearly Became a GTI

So you say you want a newer car, but you can’t swing the monthly payments. We’ve all been there; you want the maximum performance for the lowest price. Maybe you even saw our recent Find Of The Day and want a similar ride. Might we suggest perusing your local auto auction for a lightly damaged but completely repairable ride? Today’s Ratty Rescue is just such a car.

We all know that the MK6 GLI’s days are numbered. With the new MK7 Jettas now at dealerships, there’s a lull before we see the all-new model. For 2017 Volkswagen spruced up the sporty version of their most popular sedan with a new front fascia, interior trim, and rear bumper. It’s a sharp look for the aging sedan. Under the hood is Volkswagen’s award-winning 2.0T engine making over 200HP straight from the factory. GLIs have always been a great package.

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This 2017 Jetta GLI will need some work. The most obvious issue is the rear of the car. There’s damage to the rear bumper, the trunk, and the taillights. You’ll need to inspect the underlying structure for additional damage. Closer inspection of the photos shows damage to the front bumper cover, mostly on the passenger side. And there may be some dents on the hood. No airbags deployed, so that’s a good sign.

Despite the damage, there’s plenty of life left in this car. To start, it only has 21,000 miles. The interior probably still smells new! This GLI is also a manual transmission, and the 2018 GLI can only be had with the DSG unit. The head unit is a touchscreen model, so the car may have navigation. It definitely will have Apple CarPlay and AndroidAuto. With the exception of the damage, this is a brand-new car. If you have a buddy or uncle that owns a body shop, this could be a great car.

The real appeal of this 2017 GLI: the price. This is a no-reserve, or “Pure Sale”, auction in copart.com’s terms, so the highest bid gets the car. What’s the current bid, you ask? $80. That’s right: eighty bucks. One drawback: the car isn’t yet on sale – you can read the details in the ad.

You can see the car in-person in Long Island, NY, or check out the copart.com auction page.

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