5-6K Diesel

triggerthat · 26 Aug 2008 at 20:35

Hi,

My dad is after a diesel (and yes, I've had the petrol vs. diesel chat with him). And he is keen on the MK5 Golf. think they look quite boring and am sure you can get something better. I was hinting at least a 130BHP Golf MK4. Is there anything else to consider?

olv · 26 Aug 2008 at 20:56

Can Mk5s comfortably be had at this budget?

MagicBoy · 26 Aug 2008 at 21:09

You'd be looking at a 2003 GT TDI with 125k miles for £6k.

Buy an late Mk4 TDI 130 instead.

Bennah · 26 Aug 2008 at 21:12

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/666063.htm

Joe T · 26 Aug 2008 at 21:13

Bennah said:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/666063.htm

Not such a crazy idea tbh

[TW]Fox · 26 Aug 2008 at 21:21

Auto 525d wont deliver anything like the sort of economy a manual Golf TDI will.

Joe T · 26 Aug 2008 at 21:27

[TW]Fox;12370175 said:
Auto 525d wont deliver anything like the sort of economy a manual Golf TDI will.

No **** sherlock!

Panda · 26 Aug 2008 at 21:29

Bora Highline, better than the golf because it ain't a golf....... shush people at the back

but seriously its what I did. cost me less for one compared to golf and was 2 years younger, returns anywhere between 50 to 55mpg.
Thats if your set on a vag diesel. be warned they are noisey and rattly infact I prefer mine at 70mph than I do idling at the traffic lights on a cold start.
TBH I couldn't see anything different with same kit for similar money other than a mondeo at the time....

[TW]Fox · 26 Aug 2008 at 21:30

Panda said:
Bora Highline, better than the golf because it ain't a golf....... shush people at the back but seriously its what I did. cost me less for one compared to golf and was 2 years younger, returns anywhere between 50 to 55mpg

It has to be said, if you want a VAG diesel then this really is the way to go. It's a Golf with a sensible price tag. Plus it's quieter and more refined.

From my point of view its better than a Golf in every possible way but many people love the hatchbackness of the Golf.

mjt · 26 Aug 2008 at 23:09

seat leon 150?
like the golf 4, but more sporty

altho the bora is probably the best choice if he's after something not sporty..

[TW]Fox · 26 Aug 2008 at 23:12

a Bora is just as sporty given its.. the same car. You can still fit sports equipment in the boot.

Diesel · 26 Aug 2008 at 23:21

[TW]Fox;12371149 said:
a Bora is just as sporty given its.. the same car. You can still fit sports equipment in the boot.

But, but, the owners keep telling us that SEAT is the sporty brand!

mjt · 26 Aug 2008 at 23:25

doesn't the bora have softer suspension, or am i just making things up?

i always thought the bora was more wallowy than the golf..

[TW]Fox · 26 Aug 2008 at 23:35

They do a Bora Sport, I'm sure this means Sporting things like a diesel engine and.. different springs

And lets face it a Golf isnt exactly known for its sporting credentials.

Avalon · 26 Aug 2008 at 23:35

What sort of mileage and driving is he going to be doing ? It's just if it's less than 25k and/or mainly shorter runs it's not worth going with an oil burner.

For the sake of offering up something different you could always consider the Passat, you get more toys for similar money but it's even less of a drivers car than a derv Bora/Golf but if all he does a lot of motorway miles then it could be better. I'm sure Merlin will be along shortly to sing it's praises

MagicBoy · 26 Aug 2008 at 23:40

mjt said:
doesn't the bora have softer suspension, or am i just making things up?
i always thought the bora was more wallowy than the golf..

The Bora is definitely not more wallow-ey. It's a stiffer shell and most Bora's have bigger wheels/tyres than the equivalent spec Golf. A trip out in Mum's Golf after being in my Bora was like riding a bouncy castle...