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Would you pay more for documentation than lower mileage?

EcoWeekendCommunity StarterApr 2, 20262022 Volkswagen GTI SEOrange County
Comparing two older enthusiast cars: one has lower mileage but thin history, the other has higher mileage with years of invoices and owner notes. Assuming both inspect well, how much value do you put on records? I'm in Orange County.
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OldSchoolSellerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 3, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2022 Volkswagen GTI in Orange County, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “would you pay more for documentation than,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Not gospel, but it saved me a headache. Climate here is different, so treat that as a local data point. That's my plan before I call anyone.
EcoWeekendCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 3, 2026permalink
I parked the 2022 Volkswagen GTI and wrote down what I already tested so I'm not repeating myself. That's my plan before I call anyone.
ColdStartDad25Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 3, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2022 Volkswagen GTI, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. Was this after sitting overnight? I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
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