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Title: Buying Advice.
Post by: steve1978 on 06 August 2010, 10:04
Hi

I am new, I had a 1996 golf VR6 highline back in 2000 and to this day (other than my lotus exige and on a par with my 205 gti 2.9) it has been the best car that I have owned. I am now the not so proud owner of a greedy Vectra which I want rid of. I am thinking about getting a Golf again. I have about £6000. I am after a 5 door car as I have a baby on the way. I am after something that I won’t hate going to the petrol station in, efficiency is a priority I would also like it to be a bit nippy.

Any suggestion on what car/model to get?
Title: Re: Buying Advice.
Post by: Rhyso on 06 August 2010, 10:42
Welcome  :smiley:

£6000 will get you my car and plenty of change  :grin: :grin:
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Post by: stpaul on 06 August 2010, 11:14
Hi bud, u could get a mk5 GT TDi for under 6k if u shop about
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Post by: Hulmie on 06 August 2010, 11:18
get yourself a 130 tdi mk4 golf mate, can produce alot of poke without the smoke.

and i can vouch for Rhyso's car and so will alot of other members. It has been well look after and will make you grin
Title: Re: Buying Advice.
Post by: steve1978 on 06 August 2010, 12:04
Welcome  :smiley:

£6000 will get you my car and plenty of change  :grin: :grin:

is yours for sale? got a link or anything? what is it?
Title: Re: Buying Advice.
Post by: Rhyso on 06 August 2010, 12:53
Welcome  :smiley:

£6000 will get you my car and plenty of change  :grin: :grin:

is yours for sale? got a link or anything? what is it?

It is for sale
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=162014.0

Ignore that price as that's a price I was looking for with everything still on the car

A few bits are being removed at the moment - namely wheel spacers, boost gauge, steering wheel and interior trim around the radio.  Also I'll be removing the stereo and re-fitting the original unit. Wheels may also be up for sale unless a potential buyer gives me close to the price I'm after for the car

MY details are in the ad so if you're interested drop me a line  :smiley:  Otherwise good luck in your search for a Golf :afro:
Title: Re: Buying Advice.
Post by: steve1978 on 06 August 2010, 13:15
Hi thanks for the link, i may of been interested with all the gear on but without all the gear it is a bit old and tired lookiong, (no offence, so am i!) also it has more miles than i was looking for.

I would want a 50-60k miler. bout a 55 06 plate ish. it is mainly for the missis to run the nipper around in. i just hate this damn vectra.

I was looking at the audis also but to get a face lift model (big round grill) you are talking mega money.
Title: Re: Buying Advice.
Post by: Rhyso on 06 August 2010, 13:19
Hi thanks for the link, i may of been interested with all the gear on but without all the gear it is a bit old and tired lookiong, (no offence, so am i!) also it has more miles than i was looking for.

I would want a 50-60k miler. bout a 55 06 plate ish. it is mainly for the missis to run the nipper around in. i just hate this damn vectra.

I was looking at the audis also but to get a face lift model (big round grill) you are talking mega money.

No probs - I'm taking some stuff off so it appeals to a wider market really.  Mechanically it needs nothing doing  :smiley:

Funnily enough I'm selling up and replacing it with an Audi  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Buying Advice.
Post by: steve1978 on 06 August 2010, 14:01
Hi thanks for the link, i may of been interested with all the gear on but without all the gear it is a bit old and tired lookiong, (no offence, so am i!) also it has more miles than i was looking for.

I would want a 50-60k miler. bout a 55 06 plate ish. it is mainly for the missis to run the nipper around in. i just hate this damn vectra.

I was looking at the audis also but to get a face lift model (big round grill) you are talking mega money.

No probs - I'm taking some stuff off so it appeals to a wider market really.  Mechanically it needs nothing doing  :smiley:

Funnily enough I'm selling up and replacing it with an Audi  :grin: :grin:

Yeah i saw that in your advert, thats why i thought i would mention it. i just want a decnt car that is low maintenance and reliable. i have done 400 miles.... this year!!!
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Post by: steve1978 on 06 August 2010, 14:12
What are the SDI's like? i have seen a few 2006 2.0 SDI's for about the 6k mark.
Title: Re: Buying Advice.
Post by: Rhyso on 06 August 2010, 15:22
No probs - I'm taking some stuff off so it appeals to a wider market really.  Mechanically it needs nothing doing  :smiley:

Funnily enough I'm selling up and replacing it with an Audi  :grin: :grin:

Yeah i saw that in your advert, thats why i thought i would mention it. i just want a decnt car that is low maintenance and reliable. i have done 400 miles.... this year!!!
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400 miles this year??  :shocked: :shocked: I've done that and more this week  :laugh: :laugh:  Steve_PD covers 600 miles a week in his  :laugh:

What are the SDI's like? i have seen a few 2006 2.0 SDI's for about the 6k mark.

Slower than a slow snail.  They aren't turbo charged.  Much better going for a TDI; better performance and economy  :smiley:
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Post by: GOLF_STU on 08 August 2010, 20:50
welcome along  :cool:
Title: Re: Buying Advice.
Post by: steve1978 on 09 August 2010, 17:25
looks like the vectra is going to go, the missis is in to getting a TDI. if anyone knows of a decent one please let me know. budget is about 6k