Thinking about getting a Golf GT
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Seriously
18,000 of your english pounds, and you want a diesel hatchback ?? are you completely mad
look at what you can get for your money
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/434702.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/439502.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/305477.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/386323.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/352940.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/426543.htm
granted ive not chosen the best of each available car tye listed
But you could be buying Mustangs, Evos, Elises, Skylines, etc.. and your being a mediocre golf hatchback
18,000 of your english pounds, and you want a diesel hatchback ?? are you completely mad
look at what you can get for your money
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/434702.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/439502.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/305477.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/386323.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/352940.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/426543.htm
granted ive not chosen the best of each available car tye listed
But you could be buying Mustangs, Evos, Elises, Skylines, etc.. and your being a mediocre golf hatchback
This reminds me of when I bought my current car, I'm not going to lie, blowing nine grand on a finance deal on a 2004 1.6 wasn't really my finest hour, but I feel I have learnt from it, as much as I love my current car, in an attached way 
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) but when I can get the cash together I am planning to pay the finance off, sell the car and buy something cheaper with more oomph (DC2/FTO/Celica/MR2).
Just think very carefully before "sploding a huge wad" where you can get above, beyond and more, for so so much less, or so so much more, for the same price.
)/) but when I can get the cash together I am planning to pay the finance off, sell the car and buy something cheaper with more oomph (DC2/FTO/Celica/MR2).Just think very carefully before "sploding a huge wad" where you can get above, beyond and more, for so so much less, or so so much more, for the same price.
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I don't like cars that look like they have just smashed through Halfords window and have every wheel arch extension spoiler and body kit glued on to it.... I have to say I don't really like any of the cars you posted other than the BMW.. but that has 85000 miles on it!! hence the price!
I reckon that I could get the Golf for £16000.... Golf's hold there value really well and as I change my car quite frequently, so thats good.
I was hoping to hear from other owners about there thoughts...
I reckon that I could get the Golf for £16000.... Golf's hold there value really well and as I change my car quite frequently, so thats good.
I was hoping to hear from other owners about there thoughts...
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You might get close to that buying from a broker
. I would get the 170BHP with the difference on forecourt price and brokerhttp://www.ukcarbroker.co.uk/index.php?page=golf
since when did an elise look like it crashed through halfords window ? or the mustang for that matter or even the Audi S line
the only car that really applies to is the Evo, and the modified skyline. Why not just say your not a fan of the modified japanese car look. theres still shed loads of proper cars to go at for 18k.
What do you guys reckon is the best one to get!!!
I really like the look of the VW Golf GT and fancy the 2.0 TDI GT SPORT (140)...
Does anyone own one, what do you think about it!!
and... what kind of deals should I be looking for from the dealer.
I owned a '56' reg Golf GT with the 170bhp diesel engine for 4 months last year. If you get one, I would recommend you go for that version rather than the 140hp one. The engine felt very strong. In gear acceleration was mighty, and on motorways it definitely felt quicker than a Mk5 GTi.
Negatives were that economy wasn't great for a diesel - I averaged just below 40mpg, and as standard it comes on relatively soft springs and dampers.
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LOL @ that
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Why did you reply to my thread with posts that have absolutely nothing to do with the car that I'm interested in... Touche
Plastics in new VW's nowadays feel cheap and not like there rivals in terms of quality I don't think, my oldman drives a Golf Plus TDI and it aint a bad car - just it aint a great car either, the dashboard on it is like all new VW's hard plastic like something out of a peugeot. Not soft touch materials.
I would not spend £18k on a Golf GT.
I would not spend £18k on a Golf GT.
Yup, that was my long term average after 4 months of doing a daily 60 mile commute. Half of my commute was on NSL 'A' roads, the other half in 30/40 mph built up areas. On a longer motorway journey, the car could easily get upto high 40's though. The 140bhp version that the OP is talking about will be less thirsty.
Because we he thought he could help, you OP stated you were thinking about a 2L Diesel Golf, so he tried to show you 'a bit of something different'. Alarm bells were ringing
They're good cars, well put together, nice inside, can't fault the one we have in our household.... Except it's boring, my mum prefers driving my 1.2 polo over her golf.
If I wanted anything for performance, the last thing I'd buy would be a golf.
If I wanted anything for performance, the last thing I'd buy would be a golf.
If you're set on getting this car, have a vote for buying a 140bhp one, getting it remapped to deliver the same, if not more power than the 170 version when you need it, but better economy than the original 140 model when you calm down!
I don't own one, but I've just spent the last week chauffering my parents around the continent in their 170hp Golf GT, and a mighty impressive vehicle it proved to be. The gearing is outragously tall (compared to what I'm used to), 80mph is around 2000rpm, but the downside to this is I kept stalling the thing all the time when slowing down at junctions, not appreciating how low the revs were getting, the engine just cuts out below a certain rev point - no warning just total cut out which is a bit frustrating but I guess you'd get used to it long term.
As for economy, we were averaging around 45-48mpg on long journey mixed road/motorway, which I thought was fairly amazing for what is a pretty pokey hatch, but my parents are dissapointed with as their old mk4 PD130 used to get comfortably over 50.
Other points to note? No more smoke, the particulate filters seem to have fixed that. Clattery diesel engine noise, particularly on idle. Massive torque for in lazy gear cruising on the motorway. There are a lot of nice (optional?) features, which on their own are only incremental but together as a package really make the experience better (I guess most of these are available on lots of modern cars?):
Rear parking sensors (which actually work)
Cruise control
Rear door mirrors automatically tilt when you engage reverse, and if the front windscreen wipers are on the rear blade automatically does a single wipe
Indicators which blink 3 times when tapped (really really like this, wish my car had it)
Some funny light system which I never got the hang of, where you lock/unlock the car and the lights go on, including one in the door mirror which illuminates the kerb
Absurdely bright xenon lights, the brightest of any car I've been in
Plenty of space to seat 4 adults comfortably inside, without being a big package on the outside for easy parking.
A well constructed car, no rattles, quiet on the move with a high standard of interior materials.
Oh and finally, the cars got silly overservod brakes (borderline dangerous if you aren't expecting them). You tap the brake pedal and the braking force applied is ludicrous. I got back into my normal car when I got back and almost crashed it into a dustbin lorry in my street the first time I hit them, forgetting that I actually have to PRESS mine rather than just breathe on them.
As for economy, we were averaging around 45-48mpg on long journey mixed road/motorway, which I thought was fairly amazing for what is a pretty pokey hatch, but my parents are dissapointed with as their old mk4 PD130 used to get comfortably over 50.
Other points to note? No more smoke, the particulate filters seem to have fixed that. Clattery diesel engine noise, particularly on idle. Massive torque for in lazy gear cruising on the motorway. There are a lot of nice (optional?) features, which on their own are only incremental but together as a package really make the experience better (I guess most of these are available on lots of modern cars?):
Rear parking sensors (which actually work)
Cruise control
Rear door mirrors automatically tilt when you engage reverse, and if the front windscreen wipers are on the rear blade automatically does a single wipe
Indicators which blink 3 times when tapped (really really like this, wish my car had it)
Some funny light system which I never got the hang of, where you lock/unlock the car and the lights go on, including one in the door mirror which illuminates the kerb
Absurdely bright xenon lights, the brightest of any car I've been in
Plenty of space to seat 4 adults comfortably inside, without being a big package on the outside for easy parking.
A well constructed car, no rattles, quiet on the move with a high standard of interior materials.
Oh and finally, the cars got silly overservod brakes (borderline dangerous if you aren't expecting them). You tap the brake pedal and the braking force applied is ludicrous. I got back into my normal car when I got back and almost crashed it into a dustbin lorry in my street the first time I hit them, forgetting that I actually have to PRESS mine rather than just breathe on them.
If you're not buying a BMW with 3 LITERZ OF MASSIV POWAZ 4 PERFORMANZ or a big 50k car the usual suspects bite you ^^
From the looks of it you want a 5 door? They are nice to drive, delivering good mpg and has a nice look. I would advise NEVER to get the 170, they are so terrible. If you want the power just remap the 140, you'll even get 1 or 2 mpg better whereas the 170 just fails. Though the 170 is fast it's not worth it and a remap often causes problems.
If it has to be 5 door have a look at the A3 sportbacks, they go quite cheap and a used one to keep for over 3 years wouldn't depreciate as heavy but still noticable!
One of the downsides I found is on the leather ones the front seats in the Golf are too sporty. I can't say it is enjoyable over a long distance unless its the R32 and its performance. The A3 has more comfy seats, and the quality feel is where the A3 beats the Golf. Funnily enough though it is the Golf that gets more attention!
Have a look at these as well:
Audi A3
BMW 3 Series/5 Series
Either way you will suffer depreciation, you just need something that is in enough demand to sell.
From the looks of it you want a 5 door? They are nice to drive, delivering good mpg and has a nice look. I would advise NEVER to get the 170, they are so terrible. If you want the power just remap the 140, you'll even get 1 or 2 mpg better whereas the 170 just fails. Though the 170 is fast it's not worth it and a remap often causes problems.
If it has to be 5 door have a look at the A3 sportbacks, they go quite cheap and a used one to keep for over 3 years wouldn't depreciate as heavy but still noticable!
One of the downsides I found is on the leather ones the front seats in the Golf are too sporty. I can't say it is enjoyable over a long distance unless its the R32 and its performance. The A3 has more comfy seats, and the quality feel is where the A3 beats the Golf. Funnily enough though it is the Golf that gets more attention!
Have a look at these as well:
Audi A3
BMW 3 Series/5 Series
Either way you will suffer depreciation, you just need something that is in enough demand to sell.
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This reminds me of when I bought my current car, I'm not going to lie, blowing nine grand on a finance deal on a 2004 1.6 wasn't really my finest hour, but I feel I have learnt from it, as much as I love my current car, in an attached way
It's off topic, but depending on finance, many, including most popular HPA, by law must have get away clause allowing you to return the car and terminate the contract once half the original sum was paid. In 4 in 5 cases it works out cheaper to terminate the contract rather than pay over the depreciation just to sell it for fraction of the price after finance is over...