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cadebytiger

posted on 22/3/09 at 07:38 PM Reply With Quote
golf v6 4motion advice

I am looking at a golf v6 4motion which seems to be a good price.

I was wondering if anyone knows of any problems with them and also what kind of fuel consumption i might be looking at?!?!

Thanks everyone

Rupert

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Simon

posted on 22/3/09 at 07:57 PM Reply With Quote
From http://www.motorbar.co.uk/v64motion.htm

"Volkswagen Golf V6 4Motion | £19,540
Maximum speed: 146mph | 0-62mph: 7.1 seconds
Overall MPG: 26mpg | Power: 204bhp | Torque: 199lb ft"

From Parkers

"Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (97-04)
1. 2.8 V6 4MOTION 5d Change
2. 2002/02
3. Average mileage: 70,000 miles
4. Adjust for mileage and options

No options selected

Original Price £20,160
Franchised Dealer £3,930
Independent Dealer £3,695
Private Good £3,420
Private Poor £2,735
Part Exchange £2,990

Is it that cheap

ATB

Simon

[Edited on 22/3/09 by Simon]






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rusty nuts

posted on 22/3/09 at 08:09 PM Reply With Quote
Think that may have the VR6 engine? if it has check VERY carefully for timing chain rattle at the gearbox end of the engine.
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Andi

posted on 22/3/09 at 09:21 PM Reply With Quote
"0-62mph: 7.1 seconds "

My mate has one but he drives like an old lady and has never gone above 1000rpm lol. but I just assumed it would go quicker.

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UncleFista

posted on 22/3/09 at 09:48 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Andi
"0-62mph: 7.1 seconds "



Weird, I just checked the weight of one, expecting it to be hugely heavy but 1450kgs doesn't seem "too" bad for a modern-ish lardy hatchback. Must be the gearing

[Edited on 22/3/09 by UncleFista]





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Big Daz

posted on 22/3/09 at 10:01 PM Reply With Quote
Fan resistors tend to go, meaning fans are on all time ignition is on, also Longditudinal / Lateral sensors are a bit iffy - esp/abs light on.
Just replaced a longditudinal one on a lady friends one last week - She does tend to drive it pretty hard though

Daz

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cadebytiger

posted on 22/3/09 at 10:50 PM Reply With Quote
i am starting to think that 26mpg is going to be a wee bit to low for an everyday car. Such a shame cos the 1.6 is not much cheaper!!

Thanks for the help

Rupert

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MikeRJ

posted on 23/3/09 at 12:41 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by UncleFista
Weird, I just checked the weight of one, expecting it to be hugely heavy but 1450kgs doesn't seem "too" bad for a modern-ish lardy hatchback.


Sounds very lardy to me, only a few kg's short of a V6 Mondeo!

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UncleFista

posted on 23/3/09 at 12:45 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by MikeRJ
Sounds very lardy to me, only a few kg's short of a V6 Mondeo!


But it's a Golf, they're infamous for eating all the pies





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britishtrident

posted on 23/3/09 at 08:14 AM Reply With Quote
Prime candidate for an LPG conversion -- fuel cost reduced to 55% to 65% of petrol costs --- depending how far you are from a cheap lpg station.


Just under 1000 for a top quality DIY kit from a very reputable supplier. http://www.tinleytech.co.uk/acatalog/SGIS.html

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