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Thread: Should I buy a Golf (mk 6)?

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    The 90TSI paired with a manual gearbox is the way to go. Absolutely bulletproof combo, great car, economical and a pleasure to drive, you cannot go wrong.

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    Thanks for the reassuring advice!

    What does 'bulletproof' mean in VW speak? Cheap and reliable daily driver, or just that it won't leave you stranded somewhere?

    I understand that a VW won't have Japanese-like reliability, but I've had experiences with very dependable European cars too and really that's what I'm hoping for in the Golf.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 846 View Post
    Thanks for the reassuring advice!

    What does 'bulletproof' mean in VW speak? Cheap and reliable daily driver, or just that it won't leave you stranded somewhere?
    Octavia 1.8tsi
    185,000km / 9 years. 4 "breakdowns" that didn't quite leave me stranded (in the city) but would have out west.
    Fuel pump @ 3 months (warranty)
    N249 Valve @ 3 years and 1 week - warranty denied ($400)
    Water Pump @ 6 years ($1200)
    Water Pump @ 8.5 years ($400 DIY)

    I don't think that's terrible
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    I have a 2101 90TSI Manual. Has been faultless since new. Regular services but that's all. Mine has the comfort pack which included alloys, climate control, auto wipers, lights leather steering wheel etc.
    2010 90TSI Manual / Comfort Pack / United Grey
    RICE - Leave the useless wings to the Penguins...

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    Quote Originally Posted by craig_the_german View Post
    I have a 2101 90TSI Manual. Has been faultless since new. Regular services but that's all. Mine has the comfort pack which included alloys, climate control, auto wipers, lights leather steering wheel etc.
    2101? Back to the future Craig! LOL

    Sorry, couldn't help myself!

    Cheers

    George
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    09 Eos 2.0TSI DSG Loved this car but has now gone to a new home!!
    14 EOS 2.0 TSI has arrived!

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    Ok any thoughts on Octavia vs Golf?
    I assume because it is a wagon it wouldn't handle as well?
    And also be slower and higher fuel consumption because it'd be heavier?

    (Not that they'd be deal breakers - I'm just interested.)

    According to Wikipedia... the latest Octavia is based on the Golf mk 7, but the second latest (2004-2013) is based on the mk 5, is that correct?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 846 View Post
    Ok any thoughts on Octavia vs Golf?
    I assume because it is a wagon it wouldn't handle as well?
    And also be slower and higher fuel consumption because it'd be heavier?

    (Not that they'd be deal breakers - I'm just interested.)

    According to Wikipedia... the latest Octavia is based on the Golf mk 7, but the second latest (2004-2013) is based on the mk 5, is that correct?
    The Golf V and VI are basically the same platform, and i assume all the other VAG cars like skoda octavia, Audi A3, VW Golf etc were based on that platform during that period.

    The handling will vary depending on weight, suspension, wheels, body etc. 16 inch rims feel softer than 17s or 18s over bumps etc

    Your best bet is to just start visiting vehicles and test driving them. Get yourself to a big used car dealer and give him the contact details of someone you don't like. Then test drive his golfs, skodas, audis etc and feel it for yourself.

    The advice you're getting here about the 90TSI is pretty spot on. The 6 speed manual is reliable. Ask if the clutch has been replaced and when as that's never a cheap job in any car.

    You'll have costs in whatever car you buy whether it's a corrola, golf, skoda or i30. The golf feels nice inside, the parts are fairly cheap and plentiful and the cars are dirt cheap now.

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    I will certainly be visiting some dealers, but the issue is in Canberra that there isn't actually a lot of choice in cars - plenty of Golf's for example but not a manual 90TSI so makes it hard to get a feel for a particular variant. Hence my questions.

    Thanks for the advice though.

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    I'm selling a 2009 manual 90 TSI.
    It's been bulletproof.
    I've just posted an ad ,check it out
    Regards
    Anthony

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    Thanks, I've sent you a PM.

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