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life after mk5, have 6k what to get
rdfcpete:
I'd avoid the Type-R's Steve. My only reason being a friend has one is Red on an 05 (facelift ep3) and does very little miles in it, something like 2,000 a year. Where it's sat on his drive from being in the sun, he's got very pink rear quarter panels. That alone was enough to put me off them :chicken:
If I had that cash, I'd be looking at the suggestions so far which are sensible, the 225 TT, a Meggy 225 & so on... I've had a Renault before and it did have problems, but nothing too troublesome. Took a real hammering too.
Personally with £6k though I'd get a 3door Mk4 Golf GT TDi 130 - decent fuel economy, lighter than the Mk5 and a map will see 170hp ish? Perhaps not fun but that'd be where my investment would go. Might just have the low end torque of the GTI for overtaking etc?
gtisteve:
Thanks,I'm starting to steer away from the r but not still keep goin back to the 330 sport,or impreza, but both shoking mpg,the mk4 in my eyes has had its day,and tts are incredibly overpriced,
the megan and leon are feasible and will need to try before i buy,
The leftfield alternative is a mr2 turbo lol, altho winter is not kind to 250+ matchboxes.
Celica gt4 isnt going to go down with the chicks.
Greeners:
--- Quote from: gtisteve on August 18, 2010, 05:22:01 pm ---Thanks,I'm starting to steer away from the r but not still keep goin back to the 330 sport,or impreza, but both shoking mpg,the mk4 in my eyes has had its day,and tts are incredibly overpriced,
the megan and leon are feasible and will need to try before i buy,
The leftfield alternative is a mr2 turbo lol, altho winter is not kind to 250+ matchboxes.
Celica gt4 isnt going to go down with the chicks.
--- End quote ---
I used to think that but having driven a few recently I've changed my opinion. The MK4's are far better built and engineered than the MK5. Get yourself a clean MK4 Anniversary and it will be pretty much depreciation proof and a dream to drive! :happy2:
jhtrophy:
225 megs are not the best mate, if you do make sure it has cup pack, lots don't. Cupra r would be my choice if you want 4 seats.
rdfcpete:
--- Quote from: Greeners on August 18, 2010, 08:27:55 pm ---
--- Quote from: gtisteve on August 18, 2010, 05:22:01 pm ---Thanks,I'm starting to steer away from the r but not still keep goin back to the 330 sport,or impreza, but both shoking mpg,the mk4 in my eyes has had its day,and tts are incredibly overpriced,
the megan and leon are feasible and will need to try before i buy,
The leftfield alternative is a mr2 turbo lol, altho winter is not kind to 250+ matchboxes.
Celica gt4 isnt going to go down with the chicks.
--- End quote ---
I used to think that but having driven a few recently I've changed my opinion. The MK4's are far better built and engineered than the MK5. Get yourself a clean MK4 Anniversary and it will be pretty much depreciation proof and a dream to drive! :happy2:
--- End quote ---
Agreed Nath. I think it'll be a while before the MK4 TDIs have little purpose. You don't see many anniversary models around now (both petrol or diesel) so bit of exclusivity there too.
Be worth having on your list as an economic option Steve if none of the others tickle your fancy.
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