Golf Mk 6

[Orichalon]

Hi guys,

I was interested in buying a new Golf. I was looking at the base spec 's' with the 1.6 engine, but unfortunately this only comes with 15" wheels, and I'm not too keen on the shopping trolley look! (large wheels aren't even an option). Is there any way of getting larger wheels - will the dealership sell them to me, or is there a website that sells OEM wheels? I don't really need the SE spec, and I think paying that much extra for wheels is a bit ridiculous.

Many thanks.

[VAG1]

Hi, have you tried going on the internet and looking for deals on the golfs? Many to be had I believe. I would recommend getting the SE spec, trust me on this, the 'S' is a real poverty spec and you will regret it a few months down the line. I own a MK5 'S' and it lacks many of the basic features and comforts I want.

[GetCarter]

Agreed, go SE spec and you'll get the wheels, cruise ctrl, better stereo and a whole host of other touches.

Why the 1.6 though? 1.4 TSI is only £800 more and you get 20% more power, better fuel economy and six gears.

I bought one for Mrs Get and it's just fine.

[va1o]

I can only echo what the other two posters are saying as they have it spot on.

The TSI engine is much more powerful and economical than the ancient 1.6 engine, and is well worth the extra. The 1.6 is the least economical engine in the range, and its due to be replaced with a small capacity TSI soon anyway.

Likewise SE trim is well worth the 800 or so extra over the S model. Not only do you get a tidy set of 16" alloys it also comes with a multitude of comfort and convience feutres that are well worth having. The S models look OK on paper but in practice they are very basic. The SE really represents far better value for money, you do get a lot more than just the alloys.

Come resale a TSI 122 SE will really hold its value very nicely compared to a 1.6 S with optional alloys, and the former will work out cheaper to run in the long run all factors considerd

Edited by va1o on Monday 6th July 02:47

[Orichalon]

Thanks a lot for your help. I'll have to have another think.

I was originally going to get the 1.6 because this is a car that is mainly being bought for my 17 year old son to learn to drive in, and so insurance is obviously an issue. The standard 1.4 I thought would be too slow, and the more powerful 1.4 too expensive to ensure, hence the 1.6 being a good compromise.

Do VW often offer discounts, or is the new golf very much in demand?

[va1o]

If its for a 17 year old then you may be best of with the 80bhp 1.4 S. It is slow and underequipped, but insurance for 17 year olds cost a fortune these days so you really want as low insurance group as you can get, and likewise if you give him something too powerful to drive he may bend it.

Discounts are available, try the following online brokers:

Orangewheels

AutoFinders

Carfile

Autobytel

CarPriceChecker

Broadspeed

Autoebid

Broker4cars

DealDrivers

Uknewcars

Coast2CoastCars

DriveTheDeal

BuyACar