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Title: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: ALBEEEEY on 12 July 2012, 14:59
the time has come for me to sell the MK4  :sad:
I need the cash to save up for a T4 van to go travelling in, due to this AWESOME weather we are having, this however leaves me with a predicament . . .

I will need a cheap runaround until september time for work etc. I was thinking possibly a MK1 1litre or 1.3 as it boasts  nice cheap insurance and running costs or possibly a Polo 6n as they are dirt cheap and also cheap to run

Anybody got anymore VW cheap runabouts for me to consider? (MK2?) Open to all(No MK3's) suggestions,  :smiley:
Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: tweed on 12 July 2012, 17:44
Can't believe you want a cheap round around and won't consider a mk3  :huh:

I've seen plenty of nice clean examples go for less than £500.


I would have a polo 6n after a mk3

Cheap tax, insurance and cheap to run
Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: ALBEEEEY on 12 July 2012, 17:46
 :grin: it's because I really, really hate the look of them. Think a polo is a very big possibility at the minute
Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: dan_apps on 12 July 2012, 18:05
Mk1 is certainly not a cheap run around given age alone.

Polos are ok but do have their fair share of issues, does it have to be vw? If only for a few months I would broaden the search to other manufacturers
Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: ALBEEEEY on 12 July 2012, 18:13
ideally I want it to stay VAG, why is it not a cheap run around? I know mpg will be bad because its old etc.
Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: Gavv8 on 12 July 2012, 19:19
:grin: it's because I really, really hate the look of them. Think a polo is a very big possibility at the minute
And the mk4's a real looker after all.
Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: dan_apps on 12 July 2012, 19:44
ideally I want it to stay VAG, why is it not a cheap run around? I know mpg will be bad because its old etc.

Because a mk1 is a 20+ year old car and will always need parts and have issues if you are buying it cheaply. Not a practical idea for a run around.
Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: ALBEEEEY on 12 July 2012, 19:53
:grin: it's because I really, really hate the look of them. Think a polo is a very big possibility at the minute
And the mk4's a real looker after all.

Not looking to start an argument mate. Simple word called opinion, each to their own
Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: jnufcuk on 12 July 2012, 20:19
Lupo possibly? Seat Ibiza? Skoda fabia?

Surely if a cheap mk3 came up u would be silly to turn it down? Doesn't really matter what it looks like aslong as it saves u money and after all it's vag :D

I'm driving a mk3 and same as u don't really like them, but it was free and I've saved a lot of money since selling the mk4........but it does have a vr6 engine init  :grin: which is a big positive  :cool:

There are some bargains out there mate, just make sure it runs well and is rust free and u should be on to a winner just ignore the looks  :wink:

Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: JimBR on 12 July 2012, 20:41
Get an old EJ9 Civic 1.4

Indestructible  :smiley:
Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: Gavv8 on 12 July 2012, 20:52
:grin: it's because I really, really hate the look of them. Think a polo is a very big possibility at the minute
And the mk4's a real looker after all.

Not looking to start an argument mate. Simple word called opinion, each to their own
No probs :smiley:
Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: murraymint on 12 July 2012, 21:08
Mk3???  :wink:

You can't see it when your driving it!

Have a look thru here before you write them off

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=194725.0
Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: ALBEEEEY on 13 July 2012, 02:06
There are a few nice looking ones in that thread, they can look alright but I just prefer the look of mk1, mk2 etc.

Just going to keep my eye for any low mileage cheap vag's for the time being  :cool:
Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: ALBEEEEY on 13 July 2012, 12:59
although can't say i'd complain driving this

(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/450983DSC00040.jpg)
Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: murraymint on 13 July 2012, 13:07
although can't say i'd complain driving this

(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/450983DSC00040.jpg)

Now that's more like it!

Find yourself a nice cheap 16v n you'll never look back  :cool:
Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: jeynesey on 13 July 2012, 13:08
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=229909.0
Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: ALBEEEEY on 13 July 2012, 13:25
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=229909.0

girls car!!  :grin:
Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: murraymint on 13 July 2012, 18:51
£1000 could get you a lot of mk3  :wink:
Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: jnufcuk on 13 July 2012, 21:26
How much u hoping to get for mk4 out of interest. Depends on what u can afford then. As if your trying to save money should only use the budget from the golf sale to buy another golf  :grin: then savings/ monthly income to insure/ tax her.

Just my opinion. A much as I hate to say it, getting rid of my mk4 was the best thing I could have done. Getting £2300 with all mods was a decent price and having a spare mk3 lying around didn't have to use a penny to buy another car  :wink:
Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: scarr89 on 13 July 2012, 21:28
£1000 could get you a lots of mk3  :wink:

 :laugh:
Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: murraymint on 13 July 2012, 22:44
£1000 could get you a lots of mk3  :wink:

 :laugh:

You'd be suprised now bud for a 16v
Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: Martz on 13 July 2012, 23:10
Well well well.  I have a MK3 (8v) and it is cheap reliable and decent.  As a runaround it is great. For the money you can pick them up for it is a good punt.
Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: ALBEEEEY on 14 July 2012, 01:57
Went for a drive in my MK4 just now though and really don't know if I can say goodbye  :undecided:
Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: barrym381 on 16 July 2012, 11:19
Went for a drive in my MK4 just now though and really don't know if I can say goodbye  :undecided:
had the same feelin after a long run in her s3 last night  :angry: but its time for it to go  :wink:
Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: ALBEEEEY on 16 July 2012, 11:28
I couldn't do it. Keeping it now  :smiley:
Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: barrym381 on 16 July 2012, 11:31
I couldn't do it. Keeping it now  :smiley:
:grin: :grin: its just a car
Title: Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
Post by: ALBEEEEY on 16 July 2012, 11:37
Your lucky I don't report you to a mod for that kind of comment  :grin: I love my car so much and wanted to sell it as a quick way to pay back money that I've borrowed. Would rather be in debt up to my ears than see it go