I've just put a deposit on an Evo 9 and not only would it break my wallet putting that sort of mileage on it it would feel completely wrong. So my plan is to sell the ATR and use whatever cash I get to buy a new (diesel) commuting car. Due to having the Evo I don't really need anything sporty or flash so I'm just after a reliable and economical work horse. I've thought about the Golf mk4 TDI or similar perhaps?
80 mile a day commuting car for £2-3k?
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Buying a 2k diesel could be a bit risky, as it will be 2k because its old or rundown. And a diesel going wrong will soon wipe out any savings you make from the higher MPG
At that budget though, I'm pretty sure you'd get a decent Focus and have money for a slush fund should it go wrong.
At that budget though, I'm pretty sure you'd get a decent Focus and have money for a slush fund should it go wrong.
I wouldn't even bother with a Golf. Get yourself a Toyota Yaris D4D/Pug 306HDI? Even a Yaris petrol will be decent on fuel. The interior sucks but the MPG's are fine. Low running costs too which is what you want if you're also running a Evo.
If you want it for commuting why spend £2-3k? I can understand that you'll be driving it a lot and want to be in a nice place but I don't think it's worth it.
This is the engine which I'm interested in. I also like mk 4 Golfs, always fancied one. Focus is also a good shout, would the 1.8 petrol do 40mpg though?
it'll be traded
They are and you'll be paying a premium for a Golf. See what toledos or jettas are about?
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In reply to what goes wrong in them, the main thing is the clutch/dual mass flywheel but parts aren't too bad cost wise, the one on my polo cost £550 all in to replace. Front suspension components are a weak point on the polos and I think they can be a bit of a pain on the golfs too, apart from that they're good cars really if serviced properly. Get one with a full service history preferably with some kind of VW specialist or even better a dealer (doubt you'll get one at this price) and the engine will be fine. The PD150 can have issues with the camshaft so id avoid those.
Struggle to get a Jetta for £2-3k
Rubbish, if you're not worried about what car you have get a mk4 astra 1.7tdi, solid engine, very good mpg 60+ depending on how you drive, comfortable enough and if you get an estate plenty of space, you can get a decent one for £1500
My 2000 Bora has just had clutch and DMF. Cost was around £500.
It now however, is showing signs of camshaft wear. This is a pd115 model, with 90k on the clock and full Volkswagen service history.
False economy imo but you might get lucky. My friend has a tdi 100 remapped to 140 with 160k on the clock and no problems!
It now however, is showing signs of camshaft wear. This is a pd115 model, with 90k on the clock and full Volkswagen service history.
False economy imo but you might get lucky. My friend has a tdi 100 remapped to 140 with 160k on the clock and no problems!