Which model of new Golf?

[rossfitz]

Was going to buy an SE 1.4 tsi (122bhp) on scrappage downsizing from family wagon 5 series estate, but looks like such a demand for this engine that 5 month wait and scrappage has to happen within 4 months!

So what would people suggest?

Could go with the efficient diesel bluemotion engine to visit those pumps less, or perhaps a higher bhp petrol 1.4 (168bhp) in the Golf GT

Cheers

Ross

[rossfitz]

1st time on this forum so would welcome opinions

[rossfitz]

Talkative lot then in the VW world!

I know it's not the sexiest car in the world, but to sell an old 911 and a 535d for this car makes me want to get it right.

[y2blade]

I've never owned one but one of my friends has a bluemotion company car, it is slow as hell but gives about 60mpg



any good?


maybe ask in general gassing as this lot are soooo helpfull

[Andyuk911]

You could get it remapped ..I am sure it is mapped for mega economy

this is a great device, so you can have three maps in one ..

http://www.viezu.com/product-range/v-switch

[the-photographer]

I have the 160PS GT model, which I would recommend if you do average mileage.

I'm getting around 41mpg on my 40 mile commute, it's very refined, quiet and comfortable.

I'm not going to discuss value for money because for £18,000 you get simply get loads of other new/second-hand cars.

[grahamm]

I have been running a new Polo 1.2 70 for the past 2,000 miles and find it an enjoyable engine. I preferred it to the 1.4 on test drive because it has more 'character' and seemed more enthustiastic. Since placing my order the 1.2tsi has become available which I believe is a turbocharged version of the same engine with 105hp. This engine is available in the Golf and if I was buying one I would try this engine option before deciding.

I know this is not the normal type of comment you expect on Pistonheads but having downsized myself I believe there can be enjoyment in driving lower powered cars.

[Holepunch]

I had a mk6 1.4 TSI on loan whilst my mk5 GTI was in the dealership and I have to say I quite liked it.

Good mpg and performance considering its a 1.4 in such a big heavy car.

[7ommy]

Try SEAT a friend was thinking of a 1.6s 105ps diesel on scrappage, told him to try Seat who for similar money could put him in a Leon FR 170ps diesel. Subsequently ordered the Seat as the VW was poverty spec compared to the seat

[rossfitz]

Cheers for the feedback. Decided to order the 1.4 tsi SE on scrappage as can sell car to be scrapped privately if it arrives too late.

On balance, wanted the engine for fun and frugality just like everyone else. Diesel would have been a compromise on power and or weight, GT too high a price/ spec for family runaround.

Now who wants a 911 996 and 535d se?

[insanojackson]

i have a 1.4tsi rocco, impressed by the engine, should be much the same in the golf, i only manage around 33mpg though.