Robbo
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Lovely 
Yeah I knwo what you mean bout the leather but my old golfs leather was getting ruined by being used for such long journey every day 
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Robbo
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Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (97-06) 1.9 GTI TDI PD 150 3dr 2003 (52)50,000 miles Used car review
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Dealer £8,445
Private £7,145
Part exchange £6,845
Trade £6,445
Cost new £17,450
For The Mk IV Golf has superb diesels, a classy cabin and strong residuals
Against Costly to buy and the handling is stodgy
Reliability Ignition coils can fail on 1.8T. Clutch may go as early as 40k miles. Reports of 130 and 150 TDi engines failing.
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ENGINE
Cubic capacity 1896
Cylinders 4
Max Power (bhp/rpm) 150/4000
Max Torque (lb ft/rpm) 236/1900
Town mpg 39.2
Out of Town mpg 64.2
Average mpg 52.3
Fuel Diesel
RUNNING COSTS
Insurance group 14
Service Intervals 12/10,000 - 'Variable servicing' option available.
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jr
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Registered: 20th May 02
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cloth is nicer imo (annii cloth)
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Robbo
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^^^ Sounds good to me 
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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Ah well Im not car proud to worry about that, mines filthy just now & will remain filthy for a while yet. Ive done 5k miles in 4 months in mine, munches the miles lovely, proper work horse
[Edited on 11-02-2008 by Colin]
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Robbo
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Registered: 6th Aug 02
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Thats the good news col cos thats what this would be lol
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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Dont be too put off by higher mileage, mines done 92k now & never misses a beat, you'd never know the miles looking at it or to drive it.
Im gonna be doing another 10-15k over the next year then punt it, hopefully get back most of what I paid.
[Edited on 11-02-2008 by Colin]
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Tom
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
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good shout robbo, lovely cars.
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ARD1
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Registered: 4th May 04
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dont they do a 170 tdi now?
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richc
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Registered: 24th Mar 07
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quote:
Originally posted by ARD1
dont they do a 170 tdi now?
Yer but they are so expensive its daft 
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by ARD1
dont they do a 170 tdi now?
In mk5? Probably, I know Audi do a 170bhp diesel, there closely linked with VW.
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Gareth
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Registered: 2nd Mar 00
Location: Derby, Drives: EVO VIII MR & pug 308
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my m8 had the petrol version got the wheels replaced under warrenty because they corroded. sorry thats all i know but you did say everything
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Colin
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Cheap - http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/advert+search/N-0,Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146/advert.action?R=200805108501282&distance=183&postcode=fk3+9ar&channel=CARS&make=&model=&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=
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Colin
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Set of wheels are like £1200 , id love some but not prepared to spend that much on a car thats just to get me into work & back, looks ok on the cheap ones I bought that'll do
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Gareth
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Registered: 2nd Mar 00
Location: Derby, Drives: EVO VIII MR & pug 308
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i knew they were expensive my m8 was well anal about his ani we even had to put our kebabs in the boot when he gave us a lift home
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Colin
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Fuck that, I eat all sorts in mine often using the seats to wipe my hands
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Robbo
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
Dont be too put off by higher mileage, mines done 92k now & never misses a beat, you'd never know the miles looking at it or to drive it.
Im gonna be doing another 10-15k over the next year then punt it, hopefully get back most of what I paid.
[Edited on 11-02-2008 by Colin]
Aye, I got Larry in mid May last year and have added 15k already
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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They don't like floods very much, but you can get around that. Ask Fro.
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Robbo
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Fad
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Registered: 1st Feb 01
Location: Dartford Kent Drives: 330cd
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The only mk4 Golf worth buying.
I'd go for the 150pd over the Petrol any day of the week
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Robbo
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Colin
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I wouldnt say its the only one worth buying, theve got a couple extras that carry a couple grand extra in the price, ultimately theres not much difference over a base GTi, except from different trim & wheels etc.
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Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
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quote:
Originally posted by jr
cloth is nicer imo (annii cloth)
Anni cloth is so cool 
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Fad
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Registered: 1st Feb 01
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
I wouldnt say its the only one worth buying, theve got a couple extras that carry a couple grand extra in the price, ultimately theres not much difference over a base GTi, except from different trim & wheels etc.
I'm talking from an view where you don't loose rediculous money.
Plus you'll have no problems shifting it for silly money either.
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whitter45
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Registered: 15th Nov 02
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
quote:
Originally posted by ARD1
dont they do a 170 tdi now?
In mk5? Probably, I know Audi do a 170bhp diesel, there closely linked with VW.
Yes they do a 170tdi in both the a3 and golf
TBH the 140 TDi is a better engine
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