advice needed please

paddy reilly

Im goin to look at a 99 golf standard tdi at the weekend. 90bhp model.
It has 120000 milies on the clock would this be a lot to a car like this?
It last go a timeing belt at 70000 miles
It has new tyres all round and the man wants 5200 euros is this a reasonable price? its nct d till 09.
What faults are their to watch out for on this particular model?
all replys welcome

L-M

I suppose that price is somewhat average(from www.carzone.ie) but if it's rough or it seems in anyway dodgy i'd walk away... Im very mileage biased, anything over 105,000 for me is alot... It depends... If u saw it on the net, send us a link, that way we can get a better look... Also, the standard models are fairly boring, try going for a comforline...

crosstownk

If it's a clean car and you like it then it could be a good deal. It will need a timing belt in 10,000 miles which will probably cost you €500+. The fact that it's NCT'd til 2009 is a plus. Those TDI engines are capable of savage mileage. I've seen quite a few exceed the 200k mark.

bbam

Paddy..
I have a 99 Pasat TDI.. I've driven from 30k to its current 160k miles. The only engine issues I've seen are electric.. I've replaced the air flow meter 3 times and an air pressure sensor once.
I've found the Passat a great relyable car but maintenence costs are high. The Passat suffers from link bar wear in the front, I dont think the Golf has the same system but if it does it is also a relatively expensive repair..

When I purchased it was doing in excess of 50mpg, probably 45mpg now...

Cheers..
bam

paddy reilly

Yeah i ve seen the car before its local to me. ITis polished to perfection.
Its a black tdi with gt tdi written all over it a gt interior angel eyes and lexus lights etc. Its a really nice looking car.
Id just like to know what faults these models have.
It is not advertised in the net so no link unfortunately

L-M

I'm not good with mechanics. Which makes me pointles here, but we've went through so many Volkswagen's, currently three in the family. And all so far, althought we change regulary seem to have been perfect. A 00 Polo we had a few years back started giving a small bit of trouble. Volkswagen seem to have a lifetime before they start giving way. A diesel Golf will be a great seller, especially if ur buyin a nice one and plan to keep it well... How long had u planned on keepin it btw

paddy reilly

I was planing on keeping it for two year or less maybe.
It will be my first car

crosstownk

How many miles do you reckon you'll do in a year?

paddy reilly

Thats the thing i could be doing between 15000 and 20000 miles a year.
So it will probably be worthless after 2 years

L-M

If u are doing that kinda mileage and plan to sell the car on with give or take 150/160k on it ur as best off puttin a few quid extra now and getting one with less mileage, which should be worth a bit after two years. I'd say ur diggin urself a hole buyin the car. I do see people askin crazy money for high mileage diesels but i don't see any1 gettin it... Completly up to urself, but i'd advise a lower mileage car...

bbam

I'm not sure I agree... I've been driving my passat TDI for its last 130K miles, ... The thing I've seen with VW's is that the maintenance doesnt seem to get more expensive nor does the relyability deteriorate..

I've had an
86 diesel jetta which I put about 70k on.
89 MK2 golf diesel, bought at 105K and sold on at 185k, still running well.

If these cars havent been trashed they will keep going...

I must add... I wouldn't buy a car that has been re-badged, spoilered or modified... Too many have been driven byond their ability by folks who wish they had a faster car...:(

If you buy a well minded VW TDI it will serve you well for years...

Cheers
bam

colm_mcm

you can't really compare MK2 Golfs and Jettas with a Mk4 Golf. the old ones were much more reliable and cheaper to maintain.