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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Glenn on 28 October 2008, 21:32
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hi im new to the forum, been looking around for a golf 3dr dsg what sort of spec/car do you guys think i can get on abudget of around the 12k mark can anybody recommend a few good ones for me to look at
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Hi Glen
If you hang on a couple of weeks the way prices are going you could get one off the factory floor for 12 grand. :laugh:
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Just having a quick scan on Autotrader, it looks like you can get up to an 06 reg with mileage under 40k.
Spec you really need, should include:-
18" Monza's (check for "white worm" and damage)
Highline MFD computer.
Anything else is a bonus :smiley:
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ive been watching dealer prices plumet, id like some toys tho newness doesnt mean much to me im afraid as ive just sold my old escort for 13k and thats a Lreg lol
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as ive just sold my old escort for 13k and thats a Lreg lol
Cossie? :wink: Or an old RS1800.. :smiley:
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my escort cossy just didnt use it 400miles in nearly 2 years ive had a couple of mk2 golfs and need a useable daily car now so will share the golf with the wife and use the passat for when i need to take my pups out for walkies just cant decide on what colour golf to get
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howdi
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I wouldn't bother too much with the Highline MFD computer, its not a must have in my opinion and certainly not a deal breaker if the car is right.
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Sorry to thread crash but me is now looking for mk5. It was gonna be a gti, but the insurance fuel bill and tax is playing a huge factor me going for the 140 or 170 diesel.
So what sort of prices are they these days?
Message me with info plz.
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Hi Glenn!
like everyone says hang on for abit as prices are really coming down, thats what im doing as i might be in the market for an ED30. if you want toys then your probably have a higher mileage car for that kind of price, just be patient and keep your ear to the ground as they are to be had! :smiley:
HTH
regards Dan
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thanks for the replies, were off to look at a car in leeds 2morro, its in blue graphite 3dr dsg with heated leather, moon roof, xenon, winter pack, highline, mfsw, refurbed monza 2s, and only prob is its done 50k but its a good price with only 1 owner/driver and according to dealer is imaculate condition just hope its worth the 4hour drive
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As long as its got a full history then Im sure it will be ok. Have a search on the forum to see what things to look for, i.e. steering rack issues (thats the only one that I can remember off the top of my head unfortunately).
Good luck :smiley:
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have a close look for scratch's in the laquer of the paintwork(front of bonnet and door handle and boot handle areas). Lovelly colour and a i would say one of the rare colours. Sounds an excellent spec, and have a close inspection of those wheels
Will give a good indicator on how well shes been cared for previously.
Hope shes as good as she sounds.
Welcome , hope you enjoy your stay :smiley:
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have been looking around, it does have full main dealer history and is not longlife so thats a start. wheres the cheapest place to purchase sum ED30 bk lamps is it volkswagon as i may pop in and order sum 2day