Golf MKV GTi & high miles
Discussion
Dear all
The wife and I were having a discussion last night about replacing her aging Polo TDi Sport.Eventually we decided a MkV Golf GTi would suit but on our budget of about 10k we are looking at higher mileage cars of 80 to 100k.Im not scared of high miles in fact I would rather have a well serviced high miler that has stretched its legs.But the question is should you go buy something like a year old Hyundai i30 or say screw it and get the Golf ?
I think I have already made up my mind but I would be interested in PH`s views.
The wife and I were having a discussion last night about replacing her aging Polo TDi Sport.Eventually we decided a MkV Golf GTi would suit but on our budget of about 10k we are looking at higher mileage cars of 80 to 100k.Im not scared of high miles in fact I would rather have a well serviced high miler that has stretched its legs.But the question is should you go buy something like a year old Hyundai i30 or say screw it and get the Golf ?
I think I have already made up my mind but I would be interested in PH`s views.
So long as it is a genuine unabused car, with proper service, then mileage should not be an issue.
What you do need to consider are a few inherant faults on these cars that can be expensive. Make sure ABS / traction is OK and bear in mind that aircon compressor failure is a common problem.
Coolant leaks do occur and are either radiator or fairly common is one of the small hoses/pipes on the engine, low down on the nearside below the cylinderhead.
17inch cars ride slightly better and do not have such a problem with cosmetic issues that plague the vulnerable 18inch wheels.
Also consider that you will be lucky to better 32mpg average - more is possible on a run but 32 is a more realistic average, which coming from a Tdi Polo may be more of an issue that you realise.
What you do need to consider are a few inherant faults on these cars that can be expensive. Make sure ABS / traction is OK and bear in mind that aircon compressor failure is a common problem.
Coolant leaks do occur and are either radiator or fairly common is one of the small hoses/pipes on the engine, low down on the nearside below the cylinderhead.
17inch cars ride slightly better and do not have such a problem with cosmetic issues that plague the vulnerable 18inch wheels.
Also consider that you will be lucky to better 32mpg average - more is possible on a run but 32 is a more realistic average, which coming from a Tdi Polo may be more of an issue that you realise.
Edited by JKY on Monday 7th December 11:11
JKY said:
So long as it is a genuine unabused car, with proper service, then mileage should not be an issue.
What you do need to consider are a few inherant faults on these cars that can be expensive. Make sure ABS / traction is OK and bear in mind that aircon compressor failure is a common problem.
Coolant leaks do occur and are either radiator or fairly common is one of the small hoses/pipes on the engine, low down on the nearside below the cylinderhead.
17inch cars ride slightly better and do not have such a problem with cosmetic issues that plague the vulnerable 18inch wheels.
Also consider that you will be lucky to better 32mpg average - more is possible on a run but 32 is a more realistic average, which coming from a Tdi Polo may be more of an issue that you realise.
Many thanks good postWhat you do need to consider are a few inherant faults on these cars that can be expensive. Make sure ABS / traction is OK and bear in mind that aircon compressor failure is a common problem.
Coolant leaks do occur and are either radiator or fairly common is one of the small hoses/pipes on the engine, low down on the nearside below the cylinderhead.
17inch cars ride slightly better and do not have such a problem with cosmetic issues that plague the vulnerable 18inch wheels.
Also consider that you will be lucky to better 32mpg average - more is possible on a run but 32 is a more realistic average, which coming from a Tdi Polo may be more of an issue that you realise.
Edited by JKY on Monday 7th December 11:11
We were thinking about mpg but our combined annual mileage is around 10k so going for the petrol GTi is a no brainer really.
Wow, thats a pretty good deal you go there! I've been looking at GTi's with full leather and they're pretty hard to find (must have been an expensive option), I could only find ones nearer the £11K mark...
Would you recommend the DSG 'box? I don't know if I can wave goodbye to a manual yet
Would you recommend the DSG 'box? I don't know if I can wave goodbye to a manual yet
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