MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Rhino on May 29, 2012, 10:16:06 pm

Title: is there such thing as....
Post by: Rhino on May 29, 2012, 10:16:06 pm: a mk5 gt tdi with dsg?
Title: Re: is there such thing as....
Post by: E30Dom on May 29, 2012, 10:24:46 pm: im sure i've seen, look on the VW approved used car locator...
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Post by: sub39h on May 29, 2012, 10:29:48 pm: yes

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201222473912683/sort/default/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/transmission/automatic/engine-size-cars/2l_to_2-5l/maximum-age/up_to_7_years_old/model/golf/make/volkswagen/page/1/postcode/st47dw/radius/1501?logcode=p

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201202441491776/sort/default/make/volkswagen/model/golf/postcode/st47dw/radius/1501/fuel-type/diesel/engine-size-cars/2l_to_2-5l/transmission/automatic/maximum-age/up_to_5_years_old/advert-type/featured-listing/dealer/92383/usedcars?logcode=flp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201212458496155/sort/default/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/engine-size-cars/2l_to_2-5l/transmission/automatic/maximum-age/up_to_5_years_old/model/golf/make/volkswagen/radius/1501/postcode/st47dw/page/1?logcode=p
Title: Re: is there such thing as....
Post by: Rhino on May 29, 2012, 10:34:45 pm: oh thanks mate!!!! :happy2:

got old 55 reg gt tdi, saving for a ed30, but toying with the idea of getting newer gt tdi with dsg?

opinions?
Title: Re: is there such thing as....
Post by: Frenzy on May 29, 2012, 10:36:16 pm: No comparison unless the main factor behind purchase is the cheapest fuel costs...
Title: Re: is there such thing as....
Post by: Rhino on May 29, 2012, 10:57:47 pm: only use the car to work and back (4 mile) so torn on what to get now, newer diesel or a rapid ed30
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Post by: dmac1969 on May 29, 2012, 11:02:03 pm: Forget about the diesel!
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Post by: cal tdi on May 29, 2012, 11:40:02 pm: You only live once you can get a diesel in the future when tax and emissions means petrol cars are for the rich few
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Post by: Horatio on May 30, 2012, 06:29:18 am: ^ What he said. Its only money. :grin:
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Post by: markymark on May 30, 2012, 09:55:24 am: Surely running a diesel on such a short commute is not cost effective?
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Post by: sub39h on May 30, 2012, 09:58:56 am: Quote from: markymark on May 30, 2012, 09:55:24 am
Surely running a diesel on such a short commute is not cost effective?

that's what i thought
Title: Re: is there such thing as....
Post by: Rhino on May 30, 2012, 04:38:30 pm: used to do lot of miles, about 100 a day but moved up north and now i only do 4 or 5. so a few years ago i needed a diesel for the commute,but now its not important.
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Post by: Kalpsn2000 on May 30, 2012, 05:08:41 pm: Quote from: Rhino on May 30, 2012, 04:38:30 pm
used to do lot of miles, about 100 a day but moved up north and now i only do 4 or 5. so a few years ago i needed a diesel for the commute,but now its not important.

You have just answered your question, ED30 it is :happy2:
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Post by: Frenzy on May 30, 2012, 06:38:13 pm: Quote from: Rhino on May 29, 2012, 10:57:47 pm
only use the car to work and back (4 mile) so torn on what to get now, newer diesel or a rapid ed30

In that case I'll revise my comment to a simple *no comparison!* get the ed30 lad and have some giggles on your journey :laugh:
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Post by: sideshowfred on May 30, 2012, 06:47:19 pm: Get the ed30! I had the same thought process but as I only live 2 miles from work it made no sense to buy a diesel, so I bought a GTI instead.
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Post by: RedRobin on May 30, 2012, 07:49:50 pm: Quote from: sideshowfred on May 30, 2012, 06:47:19 pm

Get the ed30! I had the same thought process but as I only live 2 miles from work it made no sense to buy a diesel, so I bought a GTI instead.

....2 miles to work and 20 miles home from work!
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Post by: SRC on May 31, 2012, 10:02:57 am: Get the GTI (and a push bike for the commute).