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Offline matty1664

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Do I change from mk2 to mk4?
« on: 28 September 2014, 19:30 »
Hi all!

My second child is iminently about to be born and I'm wondering whether or not I should be driving about with my whole family (including dog) in a 23 year old mk2 golf or something a bit newer/safer?

Don't get me wrong I absolutely love my mk2 which is a 1991 8v gti.  Just thinking what others would do in my situation.  Am I irresponsible to be loading up an old mk2 golf with my whole family in this day and age?  Is it a stupid decision to give up my mk2?  I have no idea what to do????  At least with a mk4 I would have a bit more piece of mind (from a safety perspective) and could still enjoy golf ownership and start a new project.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
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Offline SI74

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Re: Do I change from mk2 to mk4?
« Reply #1 on: 28 September 2014, 23:21 »
Buy a Bora  (There well down on price plus big boot)  keep the mk2 for weekends away with the other half.
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Re: Do I change from mk2 to mk4?
« Reply #2 on: 29 September 2014, 07:05 »
I would do everything I could to keep the mk2, however I must concede I wouldn't feel happy driving my whole (if I had kids) family in it.
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Quote from: Chuff on 30 November 2013, 22:49
It's a mk2. Fill it, drive it, enjoy it.  :smiley:

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Re: Do I change from mk2 to mk4?
« Reply #3 on: 29 September 2014, 11:39 »
Mk4 will spend just as much time in the Garage. .....
Keep it if you can and get a family hack for the shopping
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Offline matty1664

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Re: Do I change from mk2 to mk4?
« Reply #4 on: 29 September 2014, 20:50 »
Would rather have a golf than a bora as I have a dog so I need a hatchback really.  Such a hard decision, I am completely torn!  Can't really afford to run another car as a daily runner as that would mean more tax, insurance and servicing each year.  :cry:
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Offline Jimble

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Re: Do I change from mk2 to mk4?
« Reply #5 on: 30 September 2014, 22:29 »
Could you stretch to a mk5? Still plenty of room but a bit more fun?
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Re: Do I change from mk2 to mk4?
« Reply #6 on: 01 October 2014, 13:01 »
Quote from: Jimble on 30 September 2014, 22:29
Could you stretch to a mk5? Still plenty of room but a bit more fun?

This. They are a far far better car to drive.
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Offline dom

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Re: Do I change from mk2 to mk4?
« Reply #7 on: 01 October 2014, 21:46 »
Quote from: Organisys on 01 October 2014, 13:01
Quote from: Jimble on 30 September 2014, 22:29
Could you stretch to a mk5? Still plenty of room but a bit more fun?

This. They are a far far better car to drive.

Agreed, a much better all round car.
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Offline th3_f15t

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Re: Do I change from mk2 to mk4?
« Reply #8 on: 03 October 2014, 15:43 »
The extra outlay for a mk5 will make itself back in terms of driver satisfaction.
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Re: Do I change from mk2 to mk4?
« Reply #9 on: 06 October 2014, 13:51 »
Thanks for all the replies.  I have had a mk5 before and yes they are good cars but they are just out of reach price-wise for me at the moment, mk4s are more in my budget.  I think for now I will keep the mk2 and see how I get on with the family.  I know if I got rid of it I would definitely regret it.

Anymore suggestions much appreciated.

Cheers guys

Matt
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