MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: justcallmeal on June 06, 2014, 09:51:58 am

Title: If it can't be a Golf...
Post by: justcallmeal on June 06, 2014, 09:51:58 am
Hi Guys,

After 5 years of very happy ownership the time has come to move on my beloved Mk 5 GTi.  She has given a total 9 years of virtually faultless service but news following a recent service means that I either start absorbing some big workshop bills or move on.  As much as I'd like to, it has to happen.    :sad1:

The big question is now... If it can't be a Golf (GTi of course!) then what will it be.  I'd be looking for something 2 years old but Mk 6's are just a little too pricey and miles are higher than I'd like.  The Octavia VRS looks appealing - I know it's not a GOLF but maybe the next best thing.  A house move and potential family ahead means I need to be semi sensible in both costs and practicality.

So, if you couldn't have a Golf, what would it be?
Title: Re: If it can't be a Golf...
Post by: edd666999 on June 06, 2014, 09:52:48 am
leon?
Title: Re: If it can't be a Golf...
Post by: Karl_mac_ on June 06, 2014, 10:07:09 am
Focus ST, possibly the Estate? Modest colour as the black or blue. The previous gen didn't wear their age very well but new ones are supposed to be better.
Title: Re: If it can't be a Golf...
Post by: bacillus on June 06, 2014, 10:47:05 am
Care to elaborate on what "big workshop bills" your are referring to??
Title: Re: If it can't be a Golf...
Post by: justcallmeal on June 06, 2014, 11:00:30 am
Full gear box, clutch and flywheel.  Been quoted around £1,200+ by my local independent

Car is 115,000 miles so it's to be expected at some point or another but given the market value of the car it's relatively a significant amount.  Time to move along...
Title: Re: If it can't be a Golf...
Post by: lordbigsack on June 06, 2014, 11:40:19 am
£1200 quid on a car you know and like is ALOT cheaper than buying a 2 year old VRS.  Unless you just fancy a change.

I quite like the look of the passat CC, not everyones taste but practical.  Too grown up maybe
Title: Re: If it can't be a Golf...
Post by: betty_swollox on June 06, 2014, 11:43:27 am
£1200 quid on a car you know and like is ALOT cheaper than buying a 2 year old VRS.  Unless you just fancy a change.

I quite like the look of the passat CC, not everyones taste but practical.  Too grown up maybe


You don't know his financial circumstances mate?


he's had the car for 9 years? I presume its paid off by now?? Maybe he has been saving and has money to put towards a new car?
Title: Re: If it can't be a Golf...
Post by: Dave7692 on June 06, 2014, 11:49:08 am
Buy a 'Rocco  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: If it can't be a Golf...
Post by: edd666999 on June 06, 2014, 11:53:28 am
£1200 quid on a car you know and like is ALOT cheaper than buying a 2 year old VRS.  Unless you just fancy a change.

I quite like the look of the passat CC, not everyones taste but practical.  Too grown up maybe


You don't know his financial circumstances mate?


he's had the car for 9 years? I presume its paid off by now?? Maybe he has been saving and has money to put towards a new car?


And nor do you, making your post actually less valid than his...and yours seems as aggressive as ever.
Title: Re: If it can't be a Golf...
Post by: lordbigsack on June 06, 2014, 11:57:59 am
Betty, your absolutely right I dont know his financial circumstances - just simple mathematics

£1200 is less than a 2year old car.  Lets use the autotrader and an octavia vrs as an example as this has been mentioned earlier in the thread.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/skoda/octavia/postcode/yo196nt/radius/1500/keywords/vrs/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/maximum-age/up_to_3_years_old/sort/default (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/skoda/octavia/postcode/yo196nt/radius/1500/keywords/vrs/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/maximum-age/up_to_3_years_old/sort/default)

cheapest here is £9k

By my simple sums that is

9000 -
1200
------
7800
------

So a new gearbox, clutch, flywheel is £7800 cheaper than a new car.  Now, no matter which way you slice it its a smaller number for the repairs.  As you may not have grasped that theory let me explain it another way.  It would cost more money to buy a new car.


As you will have seen from my original post, i also question if this is a change because he feels like a change and suggest an alternative.

To the OP, good luck deciding what to do with the motor.
Title: Re: If it can't be a Golf...
Post by: betty_swollox on June 06, 2014, 11:58:15 am
£1200 quid on a car you know and like is ALOT cheaper than buying a 2 year old VRS.  Unless you just fancy a change.

I quite like the look of the passat CC, not everyones taste but practical.  Too grown up maybe


You don't know his financial circumstances mate?


he's had the car for 9 years? I presume its paid off by now?? Maybe he has been saving and has money to put towards a new car?


And nor do you, making your post actually less valid than his...and yours seems as aggressive as ever.

yeah that was so aggreesive  :booty:
Title: Re: If it can't be a Golf...
Post by: betty_swollox on June 06, 2014, 11:59:23 am
Betty, your absolutely right I dont know his financial circumstances - just simple mathematics

£1200 is less than a 2year old car.  Lets use the autotrader and an octavia vrs as an example as this has been mentioned earlier in the thread.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/skoda/octavia/postcode/yo196nt/radius/1500/keywords/vrs/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/maximum-age/up_to_3_years_old/sort/default (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/skoda/octavia/postcode/yo196nt/radius/1500/keywords/vrs/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/maximum-age/up_to_3_years_old/sort/default)

cheapest here is £9k

By my simple sums that is

9000 -
1200
------
7800
------

So a new gearbox, clutch, flywheel is £7800 cheaper than a new car.  Now, no matter which way you slice it its a smaller number for the repairs.  As you may not have grasped that theory let me explain it another way.  It would cost more money to buy a new car.


As you will have seen from my original post, i also question if this is a change because he feels like a change and suggest an alternative.

To the OP, good luck deciding what to do with the motor.


yes I can count. But maybe he can't justify spending £1200 on a 9 year old car??


Found a GTI for £4k on auto trader with similar miles. I wouldnt want to spend £1200 on a car that is only worth £4k

When he goes to sell it, he will only really get £2800


£4000
-

£1200


=


£2800
(using those simple mathematic formulas that you kindly explained to me)
Title: Re: If it can't be a Golf...
Post by: lordbigsack on June 06, 2014, 12:04:32 pm
Betty, your funny -  I like you :)


Title: Re: If it can't be a Golf...
Post by: justcallmeal on June 06, 2014, 12:10:05 pm
Cheers guys and steady on?!  No fallouts please!  And thank you for your comments and advice so far.

All points are very valid and I've been doing sums and trying to weigh the whole thing up.  Yes, the car is 9 years old and going great but age and wear are starting to show.  The car is a daily driver and I rely on it pretty hard - it's well cared for but also well used.  It might be a £1,200 bill now but what else might follow is my debating question?  And £1,200 on a £4K car doesn't seem like good maths.

To buy a fresher car at 2 years is an outlay of (more) money (again!).  however, my thoughts that lower maintenance and repair costs with a newer car paired with less hassle makes sound sense.

Back to the original post...  If it can't be a Golf...


P.s.  Thinking of changing my name to "BettyBigsack" - What a great combo!!   :grin:
Title: Re: If it can't be a Golf...
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on June 06, 2014, 12:12:02 pm
Betty, your funny -  I like you :)




I don't think your the first to have an argument with "Betty" in a thread :signLOL:
Title: Re: If it can't be a Golf...
Post by: betty_swollox on June 06, 2014, 12:12:17 pm


P.s.  Thinking of changing my name to "BettyBigsack" - What a great combo!!   :grin:

LMAO!


Get a Leon CUPRA mate.

You don't pay a premium for the badge and IMO looks nicer.

Normal GTI looks boring (ED30 looks mint though)
Title: Re: If it can't be a Golf...
Post by: Frodo-anni on June 06, 2014, 05:42:47 pm
Octavia Vrs
Passat CC
Leon Cupra

 :happy2:

Given consideration to the Vrs pd myself to help with the 16k a year i now do.
Title: Re: If it can't be a Golf...
Post by: chris-182 on June 07, 2014, 10:30:29 am
octavia VRS and the Leon cupra are both good shouts :)
as to the repair or buy something new debate, it's clear that fixing is cheaper but then something else could go wrong? yes something could go wrong on a newer car but a lot less likely
Title: Re: If it can't be a Golf...
Post by: Markyed30 on June 07, 2014, 10:46:18 am


P.s.  Thinking of changing my name to "BettyBigsack" - What a great combo!!   :grin:


Like iv said before bettybawbag you have to change it now!!!!


LMAO!


Get a Leon CUPRA mate.

You don't pay a premium for the badge and IMO looks nicer.

Normal GTI looks boring (ED30 looks mint though)