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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: THiNK on 29 February 2008, 14:31
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Based on Rhyso's recommendations I've been after a GT TDI 130 - However I have seen a really nice 150 for just a few hundred more than my budget.
What would you do!
CS
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if its a nice spec and well looked after 150 for a few hundred more, then i'd go for it.
the only thing i will say is don't rush into buying a car because something nice has come along, i spend probably 4 months looking for my TDI and i'm glad that i did.
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if its a nice spec and well looked after 150 for a few hundred more, then i'd go for it.
the only thing i will say is don't rush into buying a car because something nice has come along, i spend probably 4 months looking for my TDI and i'm glad that i did.
Totally agree with you - i look for cars each day but for the 130 as recommended. But if a 150 is better and looked after then maybe its a winner!
I never rush to purchase anything i still have a betamax player :P
CS
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the 150 is better, just i'd be careful if its priced around 130 money, it could be they want a quick sale, or they just don't know what its worth.
if you've got some links then we can check it out.
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It has no extras and is about 7k.
Its more than a 130 with extras so it should be ok. Just not sure if i am jumping - i'll sleep on it ....
CS
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i paid £8750 for mine and the extras were; xenons, winter pack, sunroof and full leather
full VWSH and 65K on the clock
you need to decide if you want the toys or not.
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you need to decide if you want the toys or not.
Indeed - thats whats going on in my head......
CS
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you need to decide if you want the toys or not.
Indeed - thats whats going on in my head......
CS
when i was looking i had a list of needs and wants
for example she needed to have leather and i wanted cruise
if i was you i'd work out what you want and what you need and then see if the needs can be fitted after, most of the toys can be fitted after, although some stuff like xenons and climate will cost you more that its worth to retro fit.
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you need to decide if you want the toys or not.
Indeed - thats whats going on in my head......
CS
when i was looking i had a list of needs and wants
for example she needed to have leather and i wanted cruise
if i was you i'd work out what you want and what you need and then see if the needs can be fitted after, most of the toys can be fitted after, although some stuff like xenons and climate will cost you more that its worth to retro fit.
Cheers ridge - exactly what i have been doing and over the past several weeks option extras have slowly fallen of the requirements list ;)
CS
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Cheers ridge - exactly what i have been doing and over the past several weeks option extras have slowly fallen of the requirements list ;)
CS
maybe time to increase how far you're willing to go, but in my opinion its better to wait for the right car that ticks all the boxes, than rush into getting one that only ticks a few.
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The 150 is certainly a better base. It's not like the difference in the petrol models (150/180) where its just a software change. You have the larger turbo, injectors, and better intercooler etc.
There's also the added advantage that the pd150's very rarely had 150bhp from the factory.. we've seen them push out as much as 186bhp completely standard!
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Cheers ridge - exactly what i have been doing and over the past several weeks option extras have slowly fallen of the requirements list ;)
CS
maybe time to increase how far you're willing to go, but in my opinion its better to wait for the right car that ticks all the boxes, than rush into getting one that only ticks a few.
The limit on put on the search is 200 miles - for me that's all the south and as far up and beyond manchester - i guess i'm just too picky! - The right one will shows its uglay face soon i'm sure of it - in the mean time the interest on my account is started to add up ;)
CS
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we've seen them push out as much as 186bhp completely standard!
must get mine on the rollers then