bs2014 wrote: » Thanks, I prefer to get an ideal of net net pricing....cuz often garages offer you say 20k but in reality your only really getting 18k cuz the 20k is inflated.
bazz26 wrote: » VW seem to be persisting with making the Golf estate including a R version:
hooch-85 wrote: » I got 17k for mine in December, '151 84k miles, i think around 130kms. It was well specced and in great condition. Be prepared to be low balled from main dealers though, i got an offer of €13.5k from a local dealership a couple of weeks before.
Toyotafanboi wrote: » The coolant itself contains silica, the coolant in most new VAG stuff has no service interval, it's "for life" stuff. The silica is there to slow down the corrosion of the aluminium components in the system and the block itself. The problem that VW see is that the silica in the coolant can deteriorate and loose it's effectiveness thus allowing corrosion to happen in the system, which isn't ideal in a sealed for life system. The solution was to add an additional pouch of silica in the expansion tank that the coolant can "feed" from over the systems lifetime. The problem is, the pouch is **** and breaks down, the silica gets out, gets all mushed up in the system and turns the coolant to sludge. You can remove the silica bag yourself with a long nose pliers, you can see it as soon as you take the cap off. What's better (and easier) is to buy a new expansion tank and remove the dry bag, then swap it out for your old tank because if the bag in your system is brittle and you burst it on the way out, then you're ****ed anyway. No issue taking the bag out once you commit to a coolant change once every 5 years/ 100k kms like the older models.
Lleyn elec wrote: » Has anyone ever had any problems with panoramic roofs in a GTD? Seen some differing opinions on them online.
Rmgblue wrote: » New to this thread but need some help in deciding. I think iv decided on purchasing a golf with pcp at 0% interest. My car is valued at 6250 (garage a) in one and 6500 (garage b) in another. Garage A was pro diesel - he quoted me on a R Line Golf with 18inch alloys, metalic paint and winter pack. Garge B was pro petrol - he quoted me on a Style Golf 1.5l 150b. Same paint, alloys, winter pack and privacy tint on rear windows. Both same price give or take. Garage A wants 3.5g add on Garage B wants 2g add on I just want to know... When repayments will be the same what you would go for. What are your thoughts on petrol v diesel?
JoeA3 wrote: » The usual sunroof niggles, squeaks and rattles mainly, but nothing too out of the ordinary. Actually I vaguely recall someone on here who had to have the whole glass panel replaced. Can't remember the reason now though.
OSI wrote: » Good luck to whatever poor bastard buys that car.
drunkmonkey wrote: » It's the Golf GTI/R thread so the recommendation would be none of the above get a GTI or R instead. What ever you don't get an R line, it's a mutant that should be banned. If you like the R line get an R so you won't be embarrassed if any of us pull up beside you.
Rmgblue wrote: » Embarrassed! Noted! Good sound advice drunken monkey. Il let the rest of them get back to talking about Seats
Wailin wrote: » Why would he be embarrassed? R line is basically M sport or S line, even though they ain't high performance cars. Not everyone can afford a GTI or R but still want a sporty looking golf.
drunkmonkey wrote: » Do you know it, looks like he hasn't had it long. George should know it looks like they done the servicing... Is it a 2/3 second car...can't be miles off it..
