MK5 Golf GTI

General => Random Chat => Topic started by: Mk5 GTian on January 16, 2013, 01:38:59 pm

Title: Opinions very much appreciated on this
Post by: Mk5 GTian on January 16, 2013, 01:38:59 pm

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201212194678159/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/price-to/5000/body-type/estate/model/legacy/make/subaru/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/saved-search-id/2c9219393b749f43013b7e0a42bd000c/radius/1500/atcide/emc-cars-ssa009/page/1/alert-email-date/20130116/postcode/gu33hn/searchcontext/alert?logcode=p

For my new work vehicle!

Title: Re: Opinions very much appreciated on this
Post by: Hurdy on January 16, 2013, 01:43:42 pm

I actually thought about one of these a while ago, but luckily swerved off to VW.

They have loads of kit, but are quite thirsty. Not a bad choice though for a load Lugger.

Title: Re: Opinions very much appreciated on this
Post by: SRC on January 17, 2013, 07:21:07 pm

This one's mileage and condition seem surprisingly good.  They hide their mileage well, so check it thoroughly.

Worth the trip to look at more closely, I would say.  Owners rave about them.  Let us know what you find!

Title: Re: Opinions very much appreciated on this
Post by: Mk5 GTian on January 17, 2013, 10:09:50 pm

Snow permitting, I'm going to look at one exactly the same as this tomorrow with similar miles. The trader involved in this one must think he's in a boom, he has failed to call me back 3 times when he said he would, so I'm going elsewhere.

Title: Re: Opinions very much appreciated on this
Post by: zerolag on January 17, 2013, 10:32:42 pm

It's refreshing to see someone wanting something uber crap on fuel for their work vehicle, instead of a diesel - but shear economics would ask why?
With only 220lb/ft, most modern 2.0L TDI's would match/better this, coupled with probably half the tax and fuel bill... just saying.

Title: Re: Opinions very much appreciated on this
Post by: Mk5 GTian on January 17, 2013, 11:23:58 pm

4wd i need, estate I need and quick i need. Life is too short to spend 5 days out 7 in a transit connect or something dull . Simple.

Title: Re: Opinions very much appreciated on this
Post by: Leonard on January 17, 2013, 11:30:21 pm

I almost bought one!

20mpg put me off in the end........

Apart from that they are brilliant!  :smiley:

Title: Re: Re: Opinions very much appreciated on this
Post by: Kinks on January 17, 2013, 11:56:55 pm

There was a version called the Blitzkrieg and the was mean built and looks like a tank! Ultimate suburu!!

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Title: Re: Opinions very much appreciated on this
Post by: Andy on January 18, 2013, 12:01:06 am

Also these use a lot of oil,can use a litre in 1000miles but if the service history is good then it's worth a look

Title: Re: Re: Opinions very much appreciated on this
Post by: Kinks on January 18, 2013, 12:05:16 am

So can the gti?? I feel I have shares in exon??

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Title: Re: Opinions very much appreciated on this
Post by: Andy on January 18, 2013, 12:06:49 am

Quote from: Kinks on January 18, 2013, 12:05:16 am

So can the gti?? I feel I have shares in exon??

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Title: Re: Opinions very much appreciated on this
Post by: dajonic on January 18, 2013, 01:03:43 am

Yes yes and more yes! looked at one of these a few years ago as a commuter but 24k a year mileage an into the low 20's mpg finally persuaded me against it. If you've got a fuel card or cash back credit card then go for it  :happy2:

Title: Re: Opinions very much appreciated on this
Post by: monte on January 18, 2013, 01:10:52 am

What about a volvo ???


http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201212204681874/sort/default/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/price-to/5000/body-type/4x4/make/volvo/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/radius/1500/postcode/ln12rx/page/1?logcode=p