New Volkswagen Golf help

I am definitely buying a new / reasonably new VW Golf. I was after a bit of advice if anyone knows a bit of gen with these.

I have seen a 1.9 tdi 08 plate for 11495. Would people recommend that over a newer 1.6? The prices are relatively similar. 2.0 litre versions are a bit more expensive but are they worth it?

Any help would be appreciated.

All these are diesels.

I am definitely buying a new / reasonably new VW Golf. I was after a bit of advice if anyone knows a bit of gen with these.

I have seen a 1.9 tdi 08 plate for 11495. Would people recommend that over a newer 1.6? The prices are relatively similar. 2.0 litre versions are a bit more expensive but are they worth it?

Any help would be appreciated.

All these are diesels.

2 litre VW engine is much quicker. My Touran has 1.9tdi engine and is not quick nor economical. 1.6 will probably be most economical. All depends on the mileage you do. If you do less than 10k per year get a petrol engine.

The later engines are more likely to be common rail which are better, the 1.6 is supposed to be quite good if you aren't after blistering acceleration but still fast enough. The 1.9 is quite old now and not as smooth as earlier ones. The automatic gearbox is brilliant too. You could also look at the Skoda Octavia which uses pretty much the same parts and is just as well built as the Golf but cheaper

I am definitely buying a new / reasonably new VW Golf. I was after a bit of advice if anyone knows a bit of gen with these.

I have seen a 1.9 tdi 08 plate for 11495. Would people recommend that over a newer 1.6? The prices are relatively similar. 2.0 litre versions are a bit more expensive but are they worth it?

Any help would be appreciated.

All these are diesels.

Can't believe I'm giving car buying advice to a bluebird, but here goes..
£11.495 seems a bit pricey to me unless it's got exceptionally low milage and 1 lady owner. I payed £12.000 for an approved used golf gti from bridgwater VW 6 months ago also on an 08 plate. For that you get 1yr free warranty, free services for the life of the car, and being a gti everything is top spec. Fuel/tax/running costs for a 2L turbo are higher I suppose, bit it does go like shit off a shovel, and a lot of fun to drive. That would be my recomendation. Check out the car review section on parkers website. Great website, and free!

http://www.parkers.co.uk/

There, I've done my good turn for the day, and can now return to being an horrible c##t haha!

go for a seat, same car just looks diffrent , i got a seat exeo st sport 170, goes like a jack running through canton

the seat leon is the same chassis and engine as the golf


http://www.seat.co.uk/content/uk/brand/ ... cover.html

I am definitely buying a new / reasonably new VW Golf. I was after a bit of advice if anyone knows a bit of gen with these.

I have seen a 1.9 tdi 08 plate for 11495. Would people recommend that over a newer 1.6? The prices are relatively similar. 2.0 litre versions are a bit more expensive but are they worth it?

Any help would be appreciated.

All these are diesels.

Can't believe I'm giving car buying advice to a bluebird, but here goes..
£11.495 seems a bit pricey to me unless it's got exceptionally low milage and 1 lady owner. I payed £12.000 for an approved used golf gti from bridgwater VW 6 months ago also on an 08 plate. For that you get 1yr free warranty, free services for the life of the car, and being a gti everything is top spec. Fuel/tax/running costs for a 2L turbo are higher I suppose, bit it does go like shit off a shovel, and a lot of fun to drive. That would be my recomendation. Check out the car review section on parkers website. Great website, and free!

http://www.parkers.co.uk/

There, I've done my good turn for the day, and can now return to being an horrible c##t haha!

nice motor , but doesnt it go through tyres like hell?

I've got a fiat bravo 1.6 multi jet diesal.
the new bravo is completely different to the old one,same engine in the punto diesal.
check this out

http://www.autocarlover.com/at-the-risk ... et-engine/

Have you thought about the 1.4 turbo? Seen good write ups about them
http://www.topgear.com/uk/volkswagen/go ... .4-tsi-122

Have you thought about the 1.4 turbo? Seen good write ups about them
http://www.topgear.com/uk/volkswagen/go ... .4-tsi-122

Got a 1.2 litre Skoda Yeti, about the same size as a golf possibly a bit heavier and it goes ok adequate power and like the Seat it's got a VW engine and parts. The 1.4 should be good especially in the Match Trim.

I am definitely buying a new / reasonably new VW Golf. I was after a bit of advice if anyone knows a bit of gen with these.

I have seen a 1.9 tdi 08 plate for 11495. Would people recommend that over a newer 1.6? The prices are relatively similar. 2.0 litre versions are a bit more expensive but are they worth it?

Any help would be appreciated.

All these are diesels.

Can't believe I'm giving car buying advice to a bluebird, but here goes..
£11.495 seems a bit pricey to me unless it's got exceptionally low milage and 1 lady owner. I payed £12.000 for an approved used golf gti from bridgwater VW 6 months ago also on an 08 plate. For that you get 1yr free warranty, free services for the life of the car, and being a gti everything is top spec. Fuel/tax/running costs for a 2L turbo are higher I suppose, bit it does go like shit off a shovel, and a lot of fun to drive. That would be my recomendation. Check out the car review section on parkers website. Great website, and free!

http://www.parkers.co.uk/

There, I've done my good turn for the day, and can now return to being an horrible c##t haha!

nice motor , but doesnt it go through tyres like hell?

Bit early to say maybe, but the car had 4 new goodyears fitted when I picked it up, and they still look good as new 6 months on.

Thanks guys.

I recently bought a VW Jetta 08 plate 1.9l diesel for £6.5k so I suggest you shop around.

Jettas have same spec but are cheaper than Golfs.

I am definitely buying a new / reasonably new VW Golf. I was after a bit of advice if anyone knows a bit of gen with these.

I have seen a 1.9 tdi 08 plate for 11495. Would people recommend that over a newer 1.6? The prices are relatively similar. 2.0 litre versions are a bit more expensive but are they worth it?

Any help would be appreciated.

All these are diesels.

i got 20tdi jetta,i think its a much better engine than the older 1.9,google it and you will find out on vw forums

I got a mini, but when i shut the door, it sounds just like a golf..

I got a mini, but when i shut the door, it sounds just like a golf..