VW Golf

borich_planner · 1 May 2011 at 19:33

I currently haev a BMW 1 Series (118D SE 3 Door) which is a lovely little motor, handles well smooth to drive but the work lease runs out July 2012 and I have decided to take the cash and buy a car. After reading reviews online it seems the VW Golf is still the best hatch back out there.

What I am looking for is something with at leas the same power as my current car with good MPG (143 BHP, 60MPG) and it seems that the VW Golf is a good choice.

For example the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN Golf 2.0 GT Sport TDI has the following specs

Fuel consumption (urban) 40.9 mpg
Fuel consumption (extra urban) 60.1 mpg
Fuel consumption (combined) 51.4 mpg
0 - 62 mph 9.3 seconds

My budget for a car will be around 10-12k. Whats the best diesel out there? for that price

PraxxtorCruel · 1 May 2011 at 19:37

What about the 2.0 TDI (170ps) Diesel. This one seems to return 47mpg. Although the gt you have listed sounds pretty good.

PapaLazaru · 1 May 2011 at 19:39

My GT Sport pushed 60+ MPG on the motorway when I had it. Great car.

borich_planner · 1 May 2011 at 19:59

there are so many different models, its going to take some research

celliott · 1 May 2011 at 19:59

Dont bother with the 170, its just a slightly bigger turbo than the 140 and has more lag.

You can save a lot of money and get a 2005-2006 Golf GT TDI with < 50k miles for 6k-7k. I've had mine two years, bought it for 8k with 41,000 on the clock. Great car, awesome mpg.

borich_planner · 1 May 2011 at 20:04

Does it come with Cruise control etc?

Scrutinize · 1 May 2011 at 20:07

What about Jetta much better value for money.

borich_planner · 1 May 2011 at 20:12

Not a fan of the Jetta.

Just came across this on autotrader

2007 VOLKSWAGEN Golf 2.0 GT Sport TDI 170 DPF (11k)

Fuel consumption (urban) 36.2 mpg
Fuel consumption (extra urban) 58.9 mpg
Fuel consumption (combined) 47.9 mpg

0 - 62 mph 8.2 seconds.

I drive 4 mile round trip from work so fuel is not a massive issue.

2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2.0 GT TDI 5dr Diesel Hatchback (11k)

Fuel consumption (urban) 41.5 mpg
Fuel consumption (extra urban) 60.1 mpg
Fuel consumption (combined) 51.4 mpg
0 - 62 mph 9.3 seconds

Scrutinize · 1 May 2011 at 20:20

borich_planner said:
Not a fan of the Jetta.

Just came across this on autotrader

2007 VOLKSWAGEN Golf 2.0 GT Sport TDI 170 DPF (11k)

Fuel consumption (urban) 36.2 mpg
Fuel consumption (extra urban) 58.9 mpg
Fuel consumption (combined) 47.9 mpg

0 - 62 mph 8.2 seconds.

I drive 4 mile round trip from work so fuel is not a massive issue.

2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2.0 GT TDI 5dr Diesel Hatchback (11k)

Fuel consumption (urban) 41.5 mpg
Fuel consumption (extra urban) 60.1 mpg
Fuel consumption (combined) 51.4 mpg
0 - 62 mph 9.3 seconds

If you do such a short journey, why buy a diesel and pay the premium?

borich_planner · 1 May 2011 at 20:29

The Mrs will use the car, going to work (16 mile round trip) and I use the car a lot for work, and driving to see my family is 700 mile round trip.

Scrutinize · 1 May 2011 at 20:31

What is your annual mileage though, it cant be much even with these figures?

I used to do a 120 mile a day commute and petrol still came out cheaper overall esp with servicing and initial purchase costs.

borich_planner · 1 May 2011 at 20:33

around 16-17k a year

Scrutinize · 1 May 2011 at 20:38

Worth looking at petrols as you will probably get a newer and lower mileage one in budget and they are still pretty frugal even in 2.0T guise.

mjt · 1 May 2011 at 20:38

If the lease runs out in 2012, why are you looking now?

You might be able to get a decent Golf VI for that budget this time next year.. I'd hold out for that personally. It's much better than the V.

Scrutinize · 1 May 2011 at 20:44

mjt said:
If the lease runs out in 2012, why are you looking now?

You might be able to get a decent Golf VI for that budget this time next year.. I'd hold out for that personally. It's much better than the V.

Lol, I missed that and read as 2011.

Not worth looking at now as prices will change and your circumstances could also, you may not even have a job, or have moved job/home etc etc.

borich_planner · 1 May 2011 at 21:32

I need to start saving now for my next car, so its good to choose a model and have a goal..

Scrutinize · 1 May 2011 at 21:38

Golf 2.0 GTI or a GT would be suitable for what you want. No real need to go for diesel but then there is nothing wrong if that is your preference.

Have you considered a Skoda VRs as better value for money?

[TW]Fox · 1 May 2011 at 21:39

borich_planner said:
Not a fan of the Jetta.

Best you dont buy a Golf then, as its exactly the same car only with generally less spec. And more money.

borich_planner · 1 May 2011 at 21:45

[TW]Fox;19032318 said:
Best you dont buy a Golf then, as its exactly the same car only with generally less spec. And more money.

Its the look of Jettas, it has a boot..

Scrutinize · 1 May 2011 at 21:46

[TW]Fox;19032318 said:
Best you dont buy a Golf then, as its exactly the same car only with generally less spec. And more money.

Ah come on, some people don't like the looks of the boot/saloon.