2008 Golf - opinions pelase

apple26

I've been wanting to change my car for some time now but couldn't really decide on what I wanted. Don't do much mileage, so petrol is fine for me. Spotted this ad and wanted to know what people think. It looks to be pretty good value for a 2008.

I owned a golf a few years ago, 1.4 petrol (2001 reg) and the one thing I found was that it was pretty thirsty! Just wondering if the newer models are bit more economical? Would love to hear what you experts think! Thanks!

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4100127

listermint

Shes covered alot of miles in the last 4 years tbh. Nearly double the average mileage.

Id say she shows some wear because of it, So ideally it would need a good service history. That would be central.

markoire

Op I would steer clear if I were you, having owned a 1.4 golf in the past I just don't think I'd trust a high mileage one. That is very high mileage in 4 years for a 1.4 petrol golf. A full service history would definitely be necessary, I'd be happier putting my money into a civic, mazda 3 or something similar.

bazz26

The same 1.4 litre engine in your 2001 Golf is in that 2008 Golf so I cannot imagine it being any more economical.

Theboinkmaster

apple26 wrote: »

I've been wanting to change my car for some time now but couldn't really decide on what I wanted. Don't do much mileage, so petrol is fine for me. Spotted this ad and wanted to know what people think. It looks to be pretty good value for a 2008.

I owned a golf a few years ago, 1.4 petrol (2001 reg) and the one thing I found was that it was pretty thirsty! Just wondering if the newer models are bit more economical? Would love to hear what you experts think! Thanks!

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4100127

I have a 1.4L mark V golf and I'd avoid at all costs TBH, as the engine is a complete dog - way underpowered for the weight of the car. Other than that - fine car generally.

I wouldn't bother with that linked example - too high mileage and I'd go for a sportline spec.

apple26

cheers for all the replies.

the mileage had me concerned as had the fuel economy and from what i gather, it's the same exact engine as the older model so that explains alot.

the search continues....

markoire

apple26 wrote: »

cheers for all the replies.

the mileage had me concerned as had the fuel economy and from what i gather, it's the same exact engine as the older model so that explains alot.

the search continues....

Get a GTI

apple26

markoire wrote: »

Get a GTI

or something like this ?????? http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4022298

on a serious note, its over my budget and i don't do enough mileage to justify a diesel. nice car though!

any other suggestions????

listermint

Hyundai I30 ?