Buying 08/09 Hatch

cork-spotters

So I'm looking at getting myself my first car (been driving a Focus mk1 1.6 petrol for the last 5 years). I've been considering 08/09 diesel hatchbacks like the Golf/Focus/C4/308 etc. Budget is probably sub €10k.

I'm not sure whether I'm justified getting petrol or diesel tbh. I'll be doing about 20,000km a year on mixed roads - a bit of everything in equal proportions really.

The one petrol motor I've been considering is an 07/08 Golf 1.4 TSI 140bhp. I know it's not the *most* efficient petrol, but would sure be fun to drive!

What would people's suggestions be in that class of car? I'm a 22yo male, so no crazy stuff due to insurance!

bazz26

You would probably be better off with the 122bhp TSi engine as it is more reliable than the 140bhp/170bhp engines. Personally though, I think Golfs are overpriced second hand considering what you get for your money.

MuppetCheck

I'd look into a Seat Leon with the 1.4tsi - there was a decent looking 08 on done deal last week for under 7k...

cork-spotters

I love the exterior of the Seats, but the interiors really let them down. Pure plastic.

What's the difference in the 122/140/170bhp engines? Is the 122 just turbo, and other two are turbo + supercharger?

JohnBoy26

Hyundai i30 or Kia Cee'd would be my choice, both are the same mechanically and are highly reliable, along with that they are very well built.

Matthewjohn

cork-spotters wrote: »

I love the exterior of the Seats, but the interiors really let them down. Pure plastic.

What's the difference in the 122/140/170bhp engines? Is the 122 just turbo, and other two are turbo + supercharger?

The 140 and 170 have a supercharger and a turbo.

peter barrins

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