GolfGTIforum.co.uk
Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Trickyboy on 19 September 2009, 15:48
-
After 6 blissful months of cracking driving a recent change of career has resulted in an 80 mile a day commute so i'm seriously considering a derv.... :sad:
Anyone got any suggestions for an alternative? It's gotta be german, thinking maybe a 320d or an A3? The mk5 dervs just dont do it for me after owning a GTi...
-
think the a3 dervs have a bit of oomph!!
nice enough car too...
dont do a beemer!!
-
what about a new rocco derv???
-
what about a new rocco derv???
the rocco dervs are probably a bit out of my price range atm tbh...
-
passat wagon :wink:
-
Would go A3 170bhp if I were you. I drove one last week with the S-Tronic (DSG) box and it was impressive. We have a A3 Sportback 2.0T and performance wise there ain't much in it apart from 45mpg compared to 27mpg!!
Seat Leon also but it not everyones cup of tea... Cheaper though :wink:
-
I had a MK2 Seat Leon FR TDi 170. I was lucky to see 40-42 on a long run. The DPF (diesel Particle Filter) hammers the economy.
If I were you, I would buy a 140 TDi and map it up a touch, and drive the wheels off it!
:evil:
-
Stagecoach do good return rate Tickets.
Keep it!!!
-
X5 3.0 Diesel "Jagdpanther" 200bhp quick and handles (suprisingly)
38mpg around town more on Mway
Bit of a barge but i couldnt keep up in the SaaB Turbo Cab :shocked:
(http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/3552/photo003elv.th.jpg) (http://img7.imageshack.us/i/photo003elv.jpg/)
-
What do you guys reckon is a good price to get for her? 56 plate, 25k miles, no real extras, 17" monzas, immaculate condition... :undecided:
-
Stagecoach do good return rate Tickets.
Keep it!!!
I'd rather walk after seeing the state of their buses :lipsrsealed:
-
What do you guys reckon is a good price to get for her? 56 plate, 25k miles, no real extras, 17" monzas, immaculate condition... :undecided:
£12500 -£13000 ?
-
If I HAD to get a diesel and had the money I would get an A3 170 S-Line. The S-line kit REALLY sets it apart and its a proper smart motor. I was looking at the 140s before seeing the light and got the GTI.
-
If I HAD to get a diesel and had the money I would get an A3 170 S-Line. The S-line kit REALLY sets it apart and its a proper smart motor. I was looking at the 140s before seeing the light and got the GTI.
mate of mine had a white A3 Sportback S-Line - looked mint :cool:
-
What do you guys reckon is a good price to get for her? 56 plate, 25k miles, no real extras, 17" monzas, immaculate condition... :undecided:
£12500 -£13000 ?
Sounds about right to me :smiley:
-
What do you guys reckon is a good price to get for her? 56 plate, 25k miles, no real extras, 17" monzas, immaculate condition... :undecided:
£12500 -£13000 ?
Sounds about right to me :smiley:
Yep that's the price.
Changing to derv might save you £1000 per year on fuel (over 18000 miles), I wouldn't bother changing car, but I think I would move house.
-
What do you guys reckon is a good price to get for her? 56 plate, 25k miles, no real extras, 17" monzas, immaculate condition... :undecided:
£12500 -£13000 ?
Sounds about right to me :smiley:
Yep that's the price.
Changing to derv might save you £1000 per year on fuel (over 18000 miles), I wouldn't bother changing car, but I think I would move house.
Diesel would give you a decent fuel saving, but the depreciation would be more from a similar price base as the GTI will hold it's value . :smiley:
Your car at say £13k would still be worth £8k in 2 yrs, but a £13k derv would drop to around £5k in 2yrs.