Used car options - Golf rust?

dubliniift

Hi all,

Considering buying a golf 2008, 1.4, Auto at 5K. I would expect some issues with 13 Years old car, but being a first car need seek your advice.

car 1 : Is this rust normal? Steering response was not excellent.

Car 2 : It has Paint Lacre is coming off.

Both are 2008 Golf Autos.

Car requires service and new tyres.

Toyotafanboi

2008 Golf needing a service and tyres for €5k sounds very extreme, price wise.

TSI petrol and DSG gearbox in that vintage Golf would be a mega high risk combo for big bills too.

From what you've said, the whole thing is best avoided IMO.

That bit of surface rust, not an issue at all.

dubliniift

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

2008 Golf needing a service and tyres for €5k sounds very extreme, price wise.

TSI petrol and DSG gearbox in that vintage Golf would be a mega high risk combo for big bills too.

From what you've said, the whole thing is best avoided IMO.

That bit of surface rust, not an issue at all.

Thanks a lot.

Extreme i.e very high? Mileage is 40K only may be that is why. Whats is the usual number. Service records were missing too.

Well, high bills is said :-(. I'm not sure which auto car to pick then. Santro is so sad.

How about Honda Insight sold at 6.5 to 7K - Japs import. I want a trouble less car than a powerful one.

Atlantic Dawn

If the auto box is dsg regular oil changes of the gearbox are essential.

Where you want to look for rust on Golf's of that era is in the front wheel arches where paint may blister.

Looks something like this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy4suPwLBsU

punisher5112

Honda jazz or civic would be an option., Reliable....
Are you set on a style or size?

Toyota Corolla or auris.
Renault Clio or megane
Hyundai i20 or i30
Kia ceed

€5k for a 2008 is mad money to be honest.

dubliniift

punisher5112 wrote: »

Honda jazz or civic would be an option., Reliable....
Are you set on a style or size?

Toyota Corolla or auris.
Renault Clio or megane
Hyundai i20 or i30
Kia ceed

€5k for a 2008 is mad money to be honest.

Thanks a lot. I'm.new to country so not aware or Right prices. Reliability is more important than style.

Cannot locate any civic auto or Jazz auto which is cheap. All are imports and not sure reliable. Please suggest.

I thought Golf being an automatic and driven for 40k and hence seller is asking 5k. Thanks, I ll drop the idea.

Thank you so much

colm_mcm

Just be aware that a lot of automatic Golfs, particularly 1.4 TSI, are Japanese imports too.
Ones with ultra low mileage are most likely Japanese

dubliniift

colm_mcm wrote: »

Just be aware that a lot of automatic Golfs, particularly 1.4 TSI, are Japanese imports too.
Ones with ultra low mileage are most likely Japanese

Thanks. Checked on motorcheck.ie. it showed it in not an import. I'm dropping idea to buy this as everyone said is expensive at 5k and also because service records were missing.

colm_mcm

If you only need a small car I’d look for a Hyundai i10 or i20 or Kia Picanto.

listermint

I'd be getting the modules read to check the mileage...

DeeTee100

colm_mcm wrote: »

If you only need a small car I’d look for a Hyundai i10 or i20 or Kia Picanto.

Yeah for a small reliable car I would definitely recommend the i20. I've had one for a few years and its never given the slightest bit of trouble. You could probably get a 2012 or 2013 model for the price of that Golf too.

dubliniift

DeeTee100 wrote: »

Yeah for a small reliable car I would definitely recommend the i20. I've had one for a few years and its never given the slightest bit of trouble. You could probably get a 2012 or 2013 model for the price of that Golf too.

I'll search. All I noticed on donedeal are above 5k specially automatics.

Appreciate your suggestion. Thanks

punisher5112

Prius? insight?

Look at Yaris even....

Hybrid are mostly auto so that may help in your look out.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2010-honda-insight-automatic-hybrid-nctd-4550/27994864

punisher5112

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2010-honda-insight-automatic-hybrid-nctd-4550/27994864

ek motor

That is terrible value for money . Its amazing how people will pay any amount for something with a Volkswagen badge, they are a bag of ****e in my experience.

ek motor

punisher5112 wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2010-honda-insight-automatic-hybrid-nctd-4550/27994864

This is the job . Much better

Effects

dubliniift wrote: »

Thanks. Checked on motorcheck.ie. it showed it in not an import. I'm dropping idea to buy this as everyone said is expensive at 5k and also because service records were missing.

The milage would definitely need to be checked out.
I have a 2008 Golf Mk5, and only 50k on it, so they are out there. I just wouldn't trust anyone selling one.

I had an older car with DSG gearbox and it gave me awful trouble. Very hard to get anyone independent that can work on them I found.

dubliniift

punisher5112 wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2010-honda-insight-automatic-hybrid-nctd-4550/27994864

Thanks a lot. Insight or prius are fine 🙂

bazz26

dubliniift wrote: »

Thanks a lot. Insight or prius are fine ��

Just remember that seller is a motor trader, he has a good few other cars for sale also if you check out his other adverts.

User1998

punisher5112 wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2010-honda-insight-automatic-hybrid-nctd-4550/27994864

Dodgy seller. Will try meet you in a car park and won’t give out address. Sells damaged cars

punisher5112

User1998 wrote: »

Dodgy seller. Will try meet you in a car park and won’t give out address. Sells damaged cars

I was just putting up as an idea as at 1st there was no mention it must be auto.... Obviously go in to any sale fully wide open eyes....

There are plenty of Prius going for good prices.

Idfully recommend the op gets a proper check done on the car by someone with knowledge on them.

Weird that the imported thing isn't ticked on the green light

User1998

Yeah I agree Honda Insight/Toyota Prius are good choices.

Was just pointing out not to buy that particular car

punisher5112

User1998 wrote: »

Yeah I agree Honda Insight/Toyota Prius are good choices.

Was just pointing out not to buy that particular car

Has he form I'm guessing, I didn't do my homework was just throwing up ideas, good to know though, he obviously must be doing alright, seems to have plenty to sell.

dubliniift

User1998 wrote: »

Dodgy seller. Will try meet you in a car park and won’t give out address. Sells damaged cars

Thanks. I was about to ring him. Met 2 both said have full history none had it.

Anyone gifting a car here...lol

dubliniift

punisher5112 wrote: »

Has he form I'm guessing, I didn't do my homework was just throwing up ideas, good to know though, he obviously must be doing alright, seems to have plenty to sell.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2007-fiat-punto-automatic-low-mileage-nct2-22/28113102

colm_mcm

dubliniift wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2007-fiat-punto-automatic-low-mileage-nct2-22/28113102

Pretty sure that’s the Duallogic gearbox, which makes it a bit of a gamble to say the least.

punisher5112

dubliniift wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2007-fiat-punto-automatic-low-mileage-nct2-22/28113102

They've a €5k budget so up the years and something a bit nicer is what I'd be looking for.

colm_mcm

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/08-suzuki-swift-1-3-automatic-nct-tax-low-kms/28068808

finalfurlong

colm_mcm wrote: »

If you only need a small car I’d look for a Hyundai i10 or i20 or Kia Picanto.

Got a kia picanto for my father who is mid 70s.Very reliable,sips fuel and well suited to town driving.Engine feels livelier to drive than you would think from a 3 cylinder