MK5 Golf GTI vs GT 170 1.4
Discussion
Hello, new to this site so apologies if this is in the wrong section/has been asked before etc.
Currently got a 1.4 MK4 Golf (think it's 75bhp or at least was at some point) - you've all probably fallen off your chairs and are struggling to breathe at this point, in my defence it was my first car, got it when I was 17 wanting something other than a Corsa! I've had it for two years now, served my time, now for something quicker
Got around £6-7k which seems satisfactory for both the above but at my age it'll mean stupidly high insurance on the GTI (being quoted around £1.5-2k easy, currently paying £750 so it's steep to say the least) so as much as I love the MK5 GTI's I think the dream may have to be put on hold for a while (and to be honest, I'd feel a little guilty with a GTI at this stage)
Lately I've been looking at the 1.4 170 GT's, they seem ideal for someone like me and would provide (relatively) good performance and cheap(er) insurance.
Any thoughts? Would appreciate any sort of general/specific input, thanks
(I should add, I want something Golf-sized, petrol and German, so really it's either this or possibly an A3/1 series but the Golf seems ideal from the research I've done so far)
Currently got a 1.4 MK4 Golf (think it's 75bhp or at least was at some point) - you've all probably fallen off your chairs and are struggling to breathe at this point, in my defence it was my first car, got it when I was 17 wanting something other than a Corsa! I've had it for two years now, served my time, now for something quicker
Got around £6-7k which seems satisfactory for both the above but at my age it'll mean stupidly high insurance on the GTI (being quoted around £1.5-2k easy, currently paying £750 so it's steep to say the least) so as much as I love the MK5 GTI's I think the dream may have to be put on hold for a while (and to be honest, I'd feel a little guilty with a GTI at this stage)
Lately I've been looking at the 1.4 170 GT's, they seem ideal for someone like me and would provide (relatively) good performance and cheap(er) insurance.
Any thoughts? Would appreciate any sort of general/specific input, thanks
(I should add, I want something Golf-sized, petrol and German, so really it's either this or possibly an A3/1 series but the Golf seems ideal from the research I've done so far)
If I remember my figures correctly, there isn't much difference in running costs between the petrol GT and the GTI.
If it was me, I'd go for either the GTI, which will probably hold its £ better and be easier to sell on, or have a look at the 170hp diesel version of the GT if that's the model you must have.
Edited by FamilyDub on Saturday 6th September 04:49
If you dont need the sporty visuals. Try and find a 122PS MK5 Match that was specced with sports suspension FROM THE FACTORY (the 17" wheel option).
In theory cheaper to insure than either the GTI (not really viable under 25) or 140/170PS models.
VERY rare because of the limited supply at the time, it will be a rocket compared to the 1.4 non-FSI you have at the moment.
In theory cheaper to insure than either the GTI (not really viable under 25) or 140/170PS models.
VERY rare because of the limited supply at the time, it will be a rocket compared to the 1.4 non-FSI you have at the moment.
Fair point but I'm well under 25 and don't find insurance too bad on my GTI. I had a 2008 125PS 1.4 TSI before but it didn't seem that reliable needing a new timing chain and turbo, although I don't think it had been that well looked after. The 2.0 TFSI in the GTI seems a lot more solid (touchwood!)
va1o said:
Fair point but I'm well under 25 and don't find insurance too bad on my GTI. I had a 2008 125PS 1.4 TSI before but it didn't seem that reliable needing a new timing chain and turbo, although I don't think it had been that well looked after. The 2.0 TFSI in the GTI seems a lot more solid (touchwood!)
No problem, if you can afford the insurance go for the GTI or even the ED30.For some people the Audi A3 2.0T quattro can be cheaper (under the insurance radar)
So I would say something like this may be a decent compramise - http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
As its had the entire engine replaced by VW recently in theory it should be Ok, and you've got a chunk of warranty left if it goes bang. That of course is your other option with a cheaper 1.4 TSI just buy a warranty then you're covered.
As its had the entire engine replaced by VW recently in theory it should be Ok, and you've got a chunk of warranty left if it goes bang. That of course is your other option with a cheaper 1.4 TSI just buy a warranty then you're covered.
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