Author Topic: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride  (Read 4958 times)

Offline ALBEEEEY

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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:
« Last Edit: 12 July 2012, 15:03 by ALBEEEEY »
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Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
« Reply #1 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

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Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
« Reply #2 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
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Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
« Reply #3 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

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Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
« Reply #5 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.

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Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
« Reply #6 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.
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Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
« Reply #7 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
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Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
« Reply #8 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:

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Re: time to say goodbye to the MK4? Help me pick my new ride
« Reply #9 on: 12 July 2012, 20:41 »
Get an old EJ9 Civic 1.4

Indestructible  :smiley: