Getting a mk4 golf

[Steve_PD]

Dont listen to him, he bought a duff car with a 1.8 na and has sour grapes because of it

[dubcruiser]

As said before 1.8T if you don't do many miles, (try and get a 180bhp like mine with 6 speed box) or 150bhp TDI for the diesel.

Don't discount the S3 or Leon Cupra R's because prices of those at the moment are well in your budget! 

[Wurzel]

Seat is a decent buy according to Honest John:

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=361

[Madmax]

The Golf may not perform better then the Seat but it's definitely better looking inside & out.

[Steve_PD]

+1 and the leon is based on the golf, so has most of the common faults aswell

[MickeyC]

im gonna be biast and say get a 1.8T i bought mine friday for £4895 on an X 2001 plate with only 61k on the clock

plus its remapped to 230bhp, lowered, 18" alloys, dump valve, induction etc etc

i found mine on the AutoTrader website, if you bide your time you should find a bargain

[Wurzel]

I actually prefer the look of the Seat. Looks more like a car and less like a lump of lard. It's a better drive so is the driver's choice really.

[jtomlin]

I actually prefer the look of the Seat. Looks more like a car and less like a lump of lard. It's a better drive so is the driver's choice really.

id just hate getting in and looking at that hideous 'S' on the steering wheel

[Madmax]

I actually prefer the look of the Seat. Looks more like a car and less like a lump of lard. It's a better drive so is the driver's choice really.

id just hate getting in and looking at that hideous 'S' on the steering wheel

I'd hate seeing the Seat logo anywhere on the car imo.

[Wurzel]

I agree the S logo is not good. It's too big and pronounced, and dull. But really apart from that the Leon looks pretty decent.