Mk IV Golf 130 pd or 2.0 "gti"

[siovey]

Hi Guys, I'm looking for cheap car to run round in for 6 months or so until my work contract either finishes or is extended so I can buy something better.
I cannot find anything that takes my fancy but have narrowed it down to 2 local cars

1) Golf Mk IV 130pd with 130k miles- 2004 plate
2) Golf Mk IV 2.0 petrol "gti" - 60k miles - 2004 plate

They are both about the same price. The question is, which one will be more reliable and hold its value better for say 6-12 months?

I had a 1.8t gti new back in 1999 and loved it. Possibly another option would be a Jag X type 2.5 sport for the same money with 60k miles (to be fair, I'd probably prefer this but know nothing about these)

Any opinions on this one, chaps?
Cheers
Simon

[siovey]

Thanks guys. I've been to test drive the diesel and have bought it. Good bodywork condition, a stack of receipts and the engine felt really strong
I'll be doing 200 miles per week and will flog it after 6 months to get something better if the job goes well
Bit of a come down from the M3 but as a short term car it seems a good cheap option

Edited by siovey on Saturday 30th August 17:42