Economical Golf MK6 Help

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Hello Gents

Mrs P begins a 80 mile return commute 3 times a week in a few weeks which will take her through Central London (25%) and then the M40 (75%).

I have been tasked with buying something economical.

I like the look of the Gold MK6.

It has to be an automatic (unfortunately...)

We need economy - lots of miles to the tank... And my budget is £9000.

Has anyone had any experience of the Golf Bluemotion in DSG guise? With only 105bhp, is that adequate for mixed driving?

If we weren't constrained by an automatic, I think the 2.0TDI 140 Bluemotion has got to be the one to go for but the only 140 with DSG seems to cost much more to tax (£145?) and offer 20% less fuel economy?

I am open to other marques but I would prefer to buy German.

Help!

Cheers

Nick

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Very very good advice - thank you!

I'm very tempted by the 140.

The only frustrating thing is higher tax and more to park in Central London. Possibly higher insurance as well but I guess we're only talking a few hundred quid a year.

Miles to the tank is key for me.

Thanks

Nick

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What's the DSG box like paired with the engine?

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va1o said:

They suit each other quite well, the box generally keeps it in the right power band which is obviously what you want for a diesel! I had a Mk5 GTI DSG before I started doing silly miles and the box worked well in that also.

Thanks - what happens when it kicks down? I'm assuming it doesn't drop gears like a petrol and send it up the rev range?