MK5 Golf GTI
General => Random Chat => Topic started by: Aparoon on June 02, 2012, 04:25:51 pm
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http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=320908175030&kw=320908175030
I can't stop looking at this car , im wrecking my head thinking how I can afford to run it doing 1500miles a month ... Never seen this colour before ! :love:
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It's very nice, no doubt :evilgrin:
Here http://www.fuel-economy.co.uk/calc.shtml reckons @ 20mpg average you'd spend £459.95 :surprised: :scared: on fuel @ 134.9p, doing that many miles per month :surprised: :scared:
Deep pockets and big balls? Go for it :laugh: :drinking:
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Oooo that's steep haha. I'm spending £200 roughly at the minute ... It's just really got to me , I'm constantly looking at it, then I'm on YouTube watching videos , then searching the net for info ... :stupid:
I do have moments where I think the cost would be worth it, driving that every day !
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That garage is 5 minutes from my house. I'll go and test drive it for you if you want!?
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That time of the week again eh Appers.... :grin:
DO IT :evilgrin:
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I want it Ste ! It's playing on my mind. Without a doubt I would buy it if I still lived Denton way , I used to use a tank of fuel a month - ish. Would be reasonable if that was the case. I wonder if it could ever be ok on fuel say 50 on motorway ...?
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I want it Ste ! It's playing on my mind. Without a doubt I would buy it if I still lived Denton way , I used to use a tank of fuel a month - ish. Would be reasonable if that was the case. I wonder if it could ever be ok on fuel say 50 on motorway ...?
50? surely you mean 150.... :grin:
Speak to Greeners mate, he was / is getting pretty reasonable economy out of the RS4 saloon he has at the moment.... :evilgrin:
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Iirc the colour is Mugello Blue - RS4 only colour. It's gorgeous!
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I bet he is he's trying to sell it haha ;-)
Frustrating that a dream car like this that's affordable is a no no because of fuel costs :mad:
I might try and have a drive of one and see what they're actually like.
And the colours lovely, and the seats ..
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Just dont google MRC and the supercharger kit fitting.... whatever you do.... :signLOL:
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The fuel costs will be bugger all compared to servicing and maintaining the monster.
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Discs and pads all around £1500
Tyres £200 a corner
Being realistic a 3 series 325i gives 25mpg, double the volume and an extra couple of cylinders won't be doing any better thats for certain. V8 RS4's are not for people who are concerned about MPG....if you have to ask......
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I'm not nieve mate I'm aware of most the costs and it's very unlikely I would buy this car.. If I wanted it I would get it.. It's just that usually I have a quick look at them , few day dreams and then it's forgotten about. I just mentioned this one as it is perfect IMO and I can't stop thinking about it ... I mention fuel as its something that generally grates and me as it does everyone else, and its a monthly thing ..
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Just reread what I posted and I didn't actually mean it to sound like it did..
I know what you mean...it wouldn't be too difficult to afford this car if you really wanted to.....I've looked at them specifically the Misano red one in Classifieds and keep coming back to the same conclusion....for every 1 mile you drive for kicks and grins you drive 10 on the commute and it's difficult to make the economics work in your head even though its achievable.
Tempting though innit!
I've been thinking the other way, cheap Cat D GTI off the bay, TT Hubs, wide arches, strip it out, hybrid KO4, using RS4 brakes, RS4 injectors, Rs4 dump valve and then come back to thinking just buy a bloody RS4
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My Brother In Law has one in Red and it really is lovely (not envious at all) but it's a weekend car. Why not do the same thing. If your looking at (possibly,maybe,thinking) buying it and you know the running/maintainence costs you may as well scratch that itch. Won't get it out of your system until you do!!
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Don't get a cab though, they are like a bg wobbly jelly! Other than that go for it :happy2:
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DO NOT buy a car from that dealer. Please.
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I have seen lots of cArs for sale from this place, not recommended then mate ?
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Bent as a nine bob note, Chris. As for an RS4 cab - highly amusing. :happy2:
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Bent as a nine bob note, Chris. As for an RS4 cab - highly amusing. :happy2:
I've only heard fairly decent reports of SSC? Now Keighley Trade Centre on the other hand...
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Considering how dreadful the MPG is on these things, they arent really that quick. Certianly wasnt blown away with the power when i had a passenger ride in one.
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Put it this way, an RS4 has always been in my top 5 and usually the first..........
But after using one for the last few months i'd have to say it's probably dropped off the radar completely. The sound, although awesome just isn't as fruity and noisy as I'd have hoped, even with the sport button pressed ALL the time. I certainly wouldn't consider one as a daily as buying is one thing, running is another all together.
And I was genuinely getting between 24 and 27 mpg if I took it steady. Obviously a few spirited bursts would soon see that very north of 20mpg. And thats not sales bull$hit either! :angry015:
And as for the cabriolet, I'd steer well clear as they just do not feel as rigid as the saloon and the scuttle shake is quite alarming on badly surfaced roads (so most roads then). And compared with a mapped K04 they feel a bit on the sluggish side and you really start to feel the extra weight they lug around.
I must say though, the Misano one I had made me weak at the knees when the sun shone on her! :love:
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Misano one gone now?
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Don't get a cab though, they are like a bg wobbly jelly! Other than that go for it :happy2:
Hi Oli could you put the link up off the RS4 Steve Hoops id creating on e90post.com. I would if I could not very computer literate, That is a beast but he has already spent £5000 tweaking it and he has only just started , 20" wheels new tyres lowered it Milltek is just the start you know what he is like ,it looks fantastic .
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DO NOT buy a car from that dealer. Please.
This.
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Misano one gone now?
It's been taken off sale to be enjoyed during the summer! :wink:
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Bent as a nine bob note, Chris. As for an RS4 cab - highly amusing. :happy2:
I've only heard fairly decent reports of SSC? Now Keighley Trade Centre on the other hand...
KTC :fighting: very local to me and the stories that i hear :fighting: :fighting:
SSC - met the owner at BCA auctions, will not comment further :signLOL:
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Bent as a nine bob note, Chris. As for an RS4 cab - highly amusing. :happy2:
I've only heard fairly decent reports of SSC? Now Keighley Trade Centre on the other hand...
KTC :fighting: very local to me and the stories that i hear :fighting: :fighting:
SSC - met the owner at BCA auctions, will not comment further :signLOL:
Some daft lads tried to rob him at gunpoint recently. They weren't very successful!
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Bent as a nine bob note, Chris. As for an RS4 cab - highly amusing. :happy2:
I've only heard fairly decent reports of SSC? Now Keighley Trade Centre on the other hand...
KTC :fighting: very local to me and the stories that i hear :fighting: :fighting:
SSC - met the owner at BCA auctions, will not comment further :signLOL:
Some daft lads tried to rob him at gunpoint recently. They weren't very successful!
Which place - SSC? If it the same guy i met, ouch he's a big fella