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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Jay on 18 November 2009, 10:28
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Reet, as I'm looking for a newer car with big boot the wife and I are looking @ Bora's.
I've seen a nice Bora with over 170,000 miles for only £2.5k.
1.) I think this is a fair price for a 130PD, am I correct?
2.) What sort of things start breaking at this high mileage?
3.) Would a high mileage PD handle a remap?
4.) Should I look @ lower mileage engines or are these really bullet proof?
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My Dad paid £2.7K for a 120,000 miler a year ago but I think he got a bargain.
I'd steer clear of a remap though unless it's had a new uprated clutch recently as a remap will cook an old one very quickly and they cost near enough £1K to replace!
A good service history is important as they are fussy about what oil is used in them.
Nick
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jay, let me know your budget and requirements, i will source you a decent motor, Ben now drives a passat i highlighted to him, :cool:
cos last time you didnt listen and bougth the FRONTERROR :grin: :laugh:
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If you want a big boot then buy a Passat! Its huuuuge!
Plus more common than a Bora so easier to get spares and tuning/styling parts.
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If you want a big boot then buy a Passat! Its huuuuge!
Plus more common than a Bora so easier to get spares and tuning/styling parts.
Last time I checked Jay wasn't 50+ ha ha.
Bora is an awesome car. All the great bits of the MKIV Golf in a better looking body with more space for less money.
My Dad's had 2 PD 130 Sports and he rates them amongst the best cars he has ever owned. Praise indeed from a man who's had a Lotus Elan S2, A lotus Cortina MKI, an Alfasud Ti, A Saab 900 Turbo Carlsson, a Alfa 155 Cloverleaf, a MKIII Golf VR6, Citreon BX19 GTI 16v, Jag X typre 2.0 TD, MG Badged Rover 75 TD (can never remember what they're called!) etc etc.
Nick
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If you want a big boot then buy a Passat! Its huuuuge!
Plus more common than a Bora so easier to get spares and tuning/styling parts.
Last time I checked Jay wasn't 50+ ha ha.
Bora is an awesome car. All the great bits of the MKIV Golf in a better looking body with more space for less money.
My Dad's had 2 PD 130 Sports and he rates them amongst the best cars he has ever owned. Praise indeed from a man who's had a Lotus Elan S2, A lotus Cortina MKI, an Alfasud Ti, A Saab 900 Turbo Carlsson, a Alfa 155 Cloverleaf, a MKIII Golf VR6, Citreon BX19 GTI 16v, Jag X typre 2.0 TD, MG Badged Rover 75 TD (can never remember what they're called!) etc etc.
Nick
MG ZT
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turbo, cam, boost hoses, intercooler (hi rhys!), clutch, engine mounts, bushes as well as the usual array of fiddly sensors that go wrong are likely to fail on you unless they've been replaced recently.. and thats without even touching it with a remap.
Your 2.5k car could easily end up costing you 4k upwards in total if it's a lemon. Proceed with caution and get it checked out properly before you hand over any cash.
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jay, let me know your budget and requirements, i will source you a decent motor, Ben now drives a passat i highlighted to him, :cool:
cos last time you didnt listen and bougth the FRONTERROR :grin: :laugh:
It was £7k, but we've decided to be a bit more sensible and go for £2-£5k now, needs LOADS of space so a saloon/Estate/Sharan'esque(Zafira?).
I was going to get a 2006 Jetta, but we've changed our price range.
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you can get a b5.5 passat estate for that money.. Ben's absolutely dwarfs my mk4 estate.
(http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~dv8r/golf/estate/pst/droppppped.jpg)
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Whatever you get, try 2 baby seats and a child in the back first :wink: They only just squeeze into the back of a scenic...
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http://pistonheads.com/sales/1333207.htm
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Whatever you get, try 2 baby seats and a child in the back first :wink: They only just squeeze into the back of a scenic...
Yup will do, 1 of the spec's I want is ISOfix Anchors, anyone know if they come with 2 fixtures or 1 ?
I wanted a 5.5 Passat but the wife says they look like Grandad's cars :laugh: Showed her a Silver Bora (after she saw a black one and liked it) and said ewww no that's ugly and grandadish... :rolleyes: :grin:
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A 53plate A3 has 2 isofix anchors, so i'd assume similar aged VWs do :undecided:
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Go on UK Passats and show her some of the cars on there!
Plus ben's of course!
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ermm... after having a lowered Golf (-80mm) she WON'T want another lowered car, especially when she starts to drive. :lipsrsealed:
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Only need to do a Passat 40mm and it looks a lot better!
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Only need to do a Passat 40mm and it looks a lot better!
I don't think you're understanding the needs for the car... family car = standard suspension.
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My brother just picked up a 2000 reg bora, black, 46,000 miles, fsh ect for 2k. There are bargains out there, just got to be patient and look around. Is only the 115bhp TDi but still a bargain imo.
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If you want a big boot then buy a Passat! Its huuuuge!
Plus more common than a Bora so easier to get spares and tuning/styling parts.
Last time I checked Jay wasn't 50+ ha ha.
Bora is an awesome car. All the great bits of the MKIV Golf in a better looking body with more space for less money.
My Dad's had 2 PD 130 Sports and he rates them amongst the best cars he has ever owned. Praise indeed from a man who's had a Lotus Elan S2, A lotus Cortina MKI, an Alfasud Ti, A Saab 900 Turbo Carlsson, a Alfa 155 Cloverleaf, a MKIII Golf VR6, Citreon BX19 GTI 16v, Jag X typre 2.0 TD, MG Badged Rover 75 TD (can never remember what they're called!) etc etc.
Nick
so how old is your dad then nick :grin:
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1333207.htm
a lot of motor for ya cash :afro:
jay, let me know your budget and requirements, i will source you a decent motor, Ben now drives a passat i highlighted to him, :cool:
cos last time you didnt listen and bougth the FRONTERROR :grin: :laugh:
It was £7k, but we've decided to be a bit more sensible and go for £2-£5k now, needs LOADS of space so a saloon/Estate/Sharan'esque(Zafira?).
I was going to get a 2006 Jetta, but we've changed our price range.
5k will get you a LOT of motor.
Diesel ?
Estate is a LOT more practical til you mentioned the wife learning to drive :lipsrsealed:
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Oh too add to the PM Chuff, she DOESN'T want to learn to drive now... :rolleyes:
Pregnant woman eh?
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:grin: bonus :laugh:
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all boxes ticked jay
big boot
2003
under 3k
sorted :afro:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/200947346368923/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/skoda/model/octavia/price-from/2000/price-to/4000/postcode/ox106ug/radius/1500/page/9?logcode=pp
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Just need to find a way to hide the insurance prem. from her :evil: (£777)
It's a VERY nice car :cool:
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:wink:
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Octavia = Passat :lipsrsealed:
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Octavia = Passat :lipsrsealed:
Don't tell her that! :grin:
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Octavia = Passat :lipsrsealed:
Don't tell her that! :grin:
and you cant get a hatchback passat (b5 ) len :rolleyes:
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Octavia = Passat :lipsrsealed:
No. Octavia = Golf. Superb = Passat
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Whilst on the Skoda theme, they do a 4x4 1.8t estate, i think it comes with the AUM so should be interesting after a remap :wink:
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Whilst on the Skoda theme, they do a 4x4 1.8t estate, i think it comes with the AUM so should be interesting after a remap :wink:
be good for jay to take swiming then :huh:
:grin:
:tongue:
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never knew Octavia was hatchback! :embarassed:
I still say a Passat is best for Jay. Why does it have to be a hatch? Passat seats fold down.
And for 3k you could get a 2300 B5.5, Billy paid less than that for his.
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Whilst on the Skoda theme, they do a 4x4 1.8t estate, i think it comes with the AUM so should be interesting after a remap :wink:
be good for jay to take swiming then :huh:
:grin:
:tongue:
More importantly, check this sh!t:
http://www.pistonheads.tv/clip1121
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Right fella's find me a 4x4 Skoda wagon :evil:
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Right fella's find me a 4x4 Skoda wagon :evil:
there is 2 on autotrader :wink:
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JUst bought a octavia estate TDI 2003, 174k for £600 (did need a clutch though) 2.5k for a bora with that mileage seems way to steep
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Focus C-Max 2.0DCTIDCTITDCI² makes a strong contestant... :lipsrsealed:
I want to keep VAG (MK4 based) but the C-Max makes sense on so many levels... :undecided:
I'll keep looking for derv 130PD's (Octavia, MK4 Wagons etc...)
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can you do a c max with your budget :lipsrsealed:
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can you do a c max with your budget :lipsrsealed:
Yeah :lipsrsealed: Admittedly the older (2003/2004) Focus C-MAX and not the new (only) C-MAX.
ALOT of car for the money and 9.6s 0-62 with the 2.0TDI :cool: So not slow either.