hey guys

[jamie128]

some of you will be aware i was planning on buying a vauxhall astra 150bhp 1.9cdti, after reading too many horror storied ive decided against it


now i still want a nice car and i am thinking of getting a volkswagen golf 2.0tdi as these seem to be very reliable and do not depreciate very much in price? anyones opinions? it seems most owners keep hold of theres for near 5 years as it is

i will be getting it on finance over 5 years, looking at spending 8000 max, putting in about 2000 myself so 6000 on finance

[dave0010]

Have a look through a couple of pages there is a indepth topic on Golf tdi's and Audi A3's

[jamie128]

dave0010 said:

Have a look through a couple of pages there is a indepth topic on Golf tdi's and Audi A3's

link?

[mnkiboy]

jamie128 said:

dave0010 said:

Have a look through a couple of pages there is a indepth topic on Golf tdi's and Audi A3's

link?

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/search.asp (always wanted to do that )

Anyway, a 2L golf diesel will be at least 3 years old at that price, and therefore 8 years old once your finance agreement is paid off.
How about a Seat Leon? Same mechanicals, but typically a couple of grand cheaper.

Edited by mnkiboy on Sunday 19th December 16:17

[dave0010]

jamie128 said:

dave0010 said:

Have a look through a couple of pages there is a indepth topic on Golf tdi's and Audi A3's

link?

you lazy st its like 5 pages back, would you like me to read it to you

[Jayho]

mnkiboy said:

jamie128 said:

dave0010 said:

Have a look through a couple of pages there is a indepth topic on Golf tdi's and Audi A3's

link?

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/search.asp (always wanted to do that )

Anyway, a 2L golf diesel will be at least 3 years old at that price, and therefore 8 years old once your finance agreement is paid off.
How about a Seat Leon? Same mechanicals, but typically a couple of grand cheaper.

Edited by mnkiboy on Sunday 19th December 16:17

My sisters got the 2l TDI Leon FR, its a brilliant car and she loves it! Sportier looking than the other VAGS aswell (IMO).

[paoloh]

dave0010 said:

jamie128 said:

dave0010 said:

Have a look through a couple of pages there is a indepth topic on Golf tdi's and Audi A3's

link?

you lazy st its like 5 pages back, would you like me to read it to you

Oh go on then and whilst your at it old bean, bring me a Horlick's.

[dave0010]

paoloh said:

dave0010 said:

jamie128 said:

dave0010 said:

Have a look through a couple of pages there is a indepth topic on Golf tdi's and Audi A3's

link?

you lazy st its like 5 pages back, would you like me to read it to you

Oh go on then and whilst your at it old bean, bring me a Horlick's.

an would you like me to tickle your balls whilst going down on you??

[DannyVTS]

If you have 2k why don't you get a good car that you will own?

Driving a finance companies car around for 5 years? Feck that.

[jamie128]

seat leon i can get a 07 for 7500 for the diesel


are these the same mehanicals as the golf reliability wise?

[jamie128]

DannyVTS said:

If you have 2k why don't you get a good car that you will own?

Driving a finance companies car around for 5 years? Feck that.

i want a newish nice, low mileage car that will last me for a while

[DannyVTS]

jamie128 said:

DannyVTS said:

If you have 2k why don't you get a good car that you will own?

Driving a finance companies car around for 5 years? Feck that.

i want a newish nice, low mileage car that will last me for a while

Fair enough, can't see your logic personally.

jamie128 said:

seat leon i can get a 07 for 7500 for the diesel


are these the same mehanicals as the golf reliability wise?

Yes, is it the 1.9 or the 2.0?

[theironduke]

jamie128 said:

DannyVTS said:

If you have 2k why don't you get a good car that you will own?

Driving a finance companies car around for 5 years? Feck that.

i want a newish nice, low mileage car that will last me for a while

Plenty of nice reliable cars about for 2k.

I won't go any firther as the finance V outright debate has been done enough already.

[g3org3y]

Awaits:
- 'OMFG the Golf is dullzzzzzz'
- 'Buy this 1985 BMW 750il instead for 2.5k'
- 'You are a 'tard buying on finance, we only use cash on PH'
- Inevitable locking

[STW2010]

jamie128 said:

DannyVTS said:

If you have 2k why don't you get a good car that you will own?

Driving a finance companies car around for 5 years? Feck that.

i want a newish nice, low mileage car that will last me for a while

You can get a nice car for £2k.

I have never owned a car less than 5 years old, and that is by choice. My current ride is 11 years old in February (we'll be celebrating with a jet wash). I fully expect this car to be with me for another 2-3 years before I change.

Seriously though, look at the sort of cars you can get for £3-4k (so minimal finance), and you will find some true gems that were worth well over £20k from new.

[theironduke]

g3org3y said:

Awaits:
- 'OMFG the Golf is dullzzzzzz'
- 'Buy this 1985 BMW 750il instead for 2.5k'
- 'You are a 'tard buying on finance, we only use cash on PH'
- Inevitable locking

BMW didn't make a 750il in 1985...you'll be wanting an E32, '88 onwards my good man

[DannyVTS]

g3org3y said:

Awaits:
- 'OMFG the Golf is dullzzzzzz'
- 'Buy this 1985 BMW 750il instead for 2.5k'
- 'You are a 'tard buying on finance, we only use cash on PH'
- Inevitable locking

Im sorry, i just never understood this finance bks on cars

I have a bit of spare income each month, that i save up for a rainy day or a nicer car in a few years. Why would i spend it on a car that in a couple of years will be mine but with daft interest and a lot of dough lost.

Buying cars with cash and not being tied in Ftw

[jamie128]

STW2010 said:

jamie128 said:

DannyVTS said:

If you have 2k why don't you get a good car that you will own?

Driving a finance companies car around for 5 years? Feck that.

i want a newish nice, low mileage car that will last me for a while

You can get a nice car for £2k.

I have never owned a car less than 5 years old, and that is by choice. My current ride is 11 years old in February (we'll be celebrating with a jet wash). I fully expect this car to be with me for another 2-3 years before I change.

Seriously though, look at the sort of cars you can get for £3-4k (so minimal finance), and you will find some true gems that were worth well over £20k from new.

ill own the car as ill be getting a bank loan to pay it btw

[STW2010]

jamie128 said:

STW2010 said:

jamie128 said:

DannyVTS said:

If you have 2k why don't you get a good car that you will own?

Driving a finance companies car around for 5 years? Feck that.

i want a newish nice, low mileage car that will last me for a while

You can get a nice car for £2k.

I have never owned a car less than 5 years old, and that is by choice. My current ride is 11 years old in February (we'll be celebrating with a jet wash). I fully expect this car to be with me for another 2-3 years before I change.

Seriously though, look at the sort of cars you can get for £3-4k (so minimal finance), and you will find some true gems that were worth well over £20k from new.

ill own the car as ill be getting a bank loan to pay it btw

Ok, for clarity, when I said 'finance' I meant borrowed money.

[jamie128]

what cars, age and mileage are good for up to 4000 then?

id prefer diesel