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VW Golf estate

  • 25-08-2017 08:06AM
    #1
    kave2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 639 ✭✭✭


    Hi everyone, looking for a bit of advice. Thinking about buying VW Golf Estate 1.2TSI DSG. It's 152 with 16000km on it, highline spec.
    Here is the add:
    http://www.endamccarrick.ie/vehicles/volkswagen/golf/sligo/1822295

    Not sure about the engine, is it adequate for this size of a car? I don't need fast car, just so is safe enough when overtaking...

    Regarding price, is it a good deal? Very difficult to compare because there are very few of them. Thanks a lot.


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  • #2
    grogi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,890 ✭✭✭grogi


    kave2 wrote: »
    Hi everyone, looking for a bit of advice. Thinking about buying VW Golf Estate 1.2TSI DSG. It's 152 with 16000km on it, highline spec.
    Here is the add:
    http://www.endamccarrick.ie/vehicles/volkswagen/golf/sligo/1822295

    Not sure about the engine, is it adequate for this size of a car? I don't need fast car, just so is safe enough when overtaking...

    In normal driving it feels more like non-aspirated 2.0. it's well able to deal with that car. And it's an automatic, it will instantly reduce the gear if you need even more power.

    Very nice find.


  • #3
    Wildcard7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 302 ✭✭Wildcard7


    I've driven a 1.2 TSI (are there different versions/generations?) in an A1 rental once, and was very impressed. Should have enough power to cope with the higher weight of the Golf estate. I'm a big fan of the VAG turbo petrols, I think they're brilliant in terms of power to consumption ratio.

    Give it a try, but I'd be surprised if you're disappointed.


  • #4
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,877 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    That engine has a turbo and 110bhp so should be plenty adequate for driving once your not loading the boot down with stuff.


  • #5
    Stallingrad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,409 ✭✭✭Stallingrad


    I wouldn't have any reservations at all, really nice car with a great spec. Golf estates have always been a left field choice, not for everyone, but a fine practical car, and with that engine/dsg a very refined drive.


  • #6
    kave2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 639 ✭✭✭kave2


    Thanks everyone. I'll report back tomorrow.


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  • #7
    TheShow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,161 ✭✭✭TheShow


    kave2 wrote: »
    Thanks everyone. I'll report back tomorrow.

    did you purchase? its gone off the sellers website.... I need closure!!!


  • #8
    kave2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 639 ✭✭✭kave2


    TheShow wrote: »
    kave2 wrote: »
    Thanks everyone. I'll report back tomorrow.

    did you purchase? its gone off the sellers website.... I need closure!!!

    Yes, ended up buying the car.
    Very, very happy with it, engine is good, quiet, dsg is fantastic, very nice spec, loving the sunroof, Android Auto, adaptive cruise control is amazing. Still smells like a brand new car :-)

    Saved myself 15k €, was ready to order brand new car if I didn't like this Golf. Good decision.


  • #9
    Stallingrad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,409 ✭✭✭Stallingrad


    ACC is a game changer, only a short step away from autonomous driving.


  • #10
    TheShow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,161 ✭✭✭TheShow


    wear well, keep her between the ditches!


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