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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

First off I hate car shopping, but I'm in desperate need of a new car, and my budget is small. Is there anyone that can please offer advice/opinion on a VW? I've talked with friends and family and I'm more torn than ever. The car I've looked at has 183k on the clock, its a really nice car but the mileage is really concerning me. Any thoughts? I've had really bad luck with cars this month and want to get something reliable.

Cheers

Ginger

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Too high mileage

Stay well clear

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester

Petrol or diesel. What model year and asking price ?

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By *loswingersCouple
over a year ago

Gloucester

I’d be concerned about the mileage too .

Be prepared to have some expensive bills ahead if you go for it .

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By *effrey45Man
over a year ago

Lytham

Depends on service history and price

By that mileage it should have had plenty of replacement parts

Have a drive in it and check the electrics

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Petrol or diesel. What model year and asking price ?"

Diesel

1.9

55 plate

£1495

Cam belt replaced this year

I was hoping you'd reply

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By *lmostthereMan
over a year ago

Southampton


"Too high mileage

Stay well clear "

This.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

mileage means nothing without some background info... could be all motorway miles, regular service etc so well maintained

If you’re looking at VW what about seat or Skoda.. similar models, same group and generally more for your money

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester


"Petrol or diesel. What model year and asking price ?

Diesel

1.9

55 plate

£1495

Cam belt replaced this year

I was hoping you'd reply "

To old as said above with them miles and year it's almost 18 years old remember there's going to be bill coming and vw although good are expensive for parts.

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By *effrey45Man
over a year ago

Lytham


"Petrol or diesel. What model year and asking price ?

Diesel

1.9

55 plate

£1495

Cam belt replaced this year

I was hoping you'd reply "

What model is it?

I had a Passat which I ran into the ground cost me nothing

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By *pple16Man
over a year ago

Macclesfield

The engine is nearly at the end of its life, expect break downs and bills.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Petrol or diesel. What model year and asking price ?

Diesel

1.9

55 plate

£1495

Cam belt replaced this year

I was hoping you'd reply

What model is it?

I had a Passat which I ran into the ground cost me nothing "

It's a Touran

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ever thought of trying the auctions?

That sounds expensive

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Too high mileage

Stay well clear

This. "

Why? I picked a new one up in September and it’s got nearly 20k on it, mileage for most cars now means nothing if they’re looked after

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By *orticiaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral


"Petrol or diesel. What model year and asking price ?

Diesel

1.9

55 plate

£1495

Cam belt replaced this year

I was hoping you'd reply "

My last car was a ‘59 polo diesel - worst car I’ve ever owned, had nothing but trouble with it due to the DPF’s. Will never own a VW or a diesel again

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester


"Petrol or diesel. What model year and asking price ?

Diesel

1.9

55 plate

£1495

Cam belt replaced this year

I was hoping you'd reply

What model is it?

I had a Passat which I ran into the ground cost me nothing

It's a Touran"

Have you checked the tax band ?

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester


"Petrol or diesel. What model year and asking price ?

Diesel

1.9

55 plate

£1495

Cam belt replaced this year

I was hoping you'd reply

My last car was a ‘59 polo diesel - worst car I’ve ever owned, had nothing but trouble with it due to the DPF’s. Will never own a VW or a diesel again "

No meaning any offence but you can't blame a manufacturer for government imposed legislation. Owner the wrong car for your usage or not being properly maintained.....

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thanks all, I've had a few friends that are VW fanatics telling me it was a great buy, but I'm buying because I'm in dire need of a car and don't want to make the wrong decision.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Petrol or diesel. What model year and asking price ?

Diesel

1.9

55 plate

£1495

Cam belt replaced this year

I was hoping you'd reply

What model is it?

I had a Passat which I ran into the ground cost me nothing

It's a Touran

Have you checked the tax band ?"

It's £190 a year if that helps?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Save yourself a lot of hassle and get a Honda.

Super reliable and built solid.

My old civic took serious stuctural abuse for three years and never once let me down. The dealer even bought it off me after I took everything out!

Except the time I didn’t tighten the battery terminals back up properly.....then it let me down

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Personally, I think mileage is a little high for the age but am 15k per year it's not THAT bad. If it's got Full Service History, then it sounds a reasonable buy.

Although I think there are better cars available for that money.

Cal

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By *orticiaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral


"Petrol or diesel. What model year and asking price ?

Diesel

1.9

55 plate

£1495

Cam belt replaced this year

I was hoping you'd reply

My last car was a ‘59 polo diesel - worst car I’ve ever owned, had nothing but trouble with it due to the DPF’s. Will never own a VW or a diesel again

No meaning any offence but you can't blame a manufacturer for government imposed legislation. Owner the wrong car for your usage or not being properly maintained....."

Properly maintained as it was bought from VW with a service plan. Fine for the mileage, had diesels for a long time. DPF was buggered after less than 40k miles because of a dodgy valve. Broke down twice & kept running in safe mode. VW were shit & palmed me off as it didn’t start causing an issue til warranty ran out. AA & Independent VW specialist both told me the same thing - faulty valve on DPF & that it was quite common on that particular mark of polo. Also had a letter from VW saying mine was one of the cars affected by the botched emissions issue but had got rid by the time they were opening the window for it to be fixed.

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By *ister-mischiefMan
over a year ago

Trafford

Don't think the 1.9 PD has dpf anyway so shouldn't be any issues that side

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By *irtycpl7980Couple
over a year ago

Northumberland


"Petrol or diesel. What model year and asking price ?

Diesel

1.9

55 plate

£1495

Cam belt replaced this year

I was hoping you'd reply

My last car was a ‘59 polo diesel - worst car I’ve ever owned, had nothing but trouble with it due to the DPF’s. Will never own a VW or a diesel again

No meaning any offence but you can't blame a manufacturer for government imposed legislation. Owner the wrong car for your usage or not being properly maintained....."

Couldn’t agree more

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By *lmostthereMan
over a year ago

Southampton

What kind of driving so you do? How many miles a year. Family of 12 + dogs?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"What kind of driving so you do? How many miles a year. Family of 12 + dogs? "

Needs to seat 5 comfortably, no dogs. I do around 200 miles a week but mostly motorway

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By *effrey45Man
over a year ago

Lytham


"What kind of driving so you do? How many miles a year. Family of 12 + dogs?

Needs to seat 5 comfortably, no dogs. I do around 200 miles a week but mostly motorway "

Get it bought 1500 is a fair punt

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By *lmostthereMan
over a year ago

Southampton

I would say Honda FRV. The diesel one 2.2.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Get a zafira that’s newer with less miles, for the same money pretty good cars.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

I've got a nice mazda 3 1.6 for sale... Minor cosmetic damage 122k on the clock 55 reg

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"I've got a nice mazda 3 1.6 for sale... Minor cosmetic damage 122k on the clock 55 reg "

And it doesn't have a cam belt

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"mileage means nothing without some background info... could be all motorway miles, regular service etc so well maintained

If you’re looking at VW what about seat or Skoda.. similar models, same group and generally more for your money"

You're right about the mileage. I got an ex fleet VW Transporter with 130k on the clock, full service history and mainly motorway mileage. Sold it with 270k and it never missed a beat.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thanks for all your input, the VW; whilst I acknowledge many of them do perfectly well and get round the clock 2-3 times it's not for me.

I've got a couple more options to look at so hopefully be back on the road soon enough with something newer and a lot fewer miles.

Ginger

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Go for a Ford ka, I my experience great little cars. Expect to pay your budget, mileage should be about 50-65,000

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Go for a Ford ka, I my experience great little cars. Expect to pay your budget, mileage should be about 50-65,000"

Thank you but a Ka is no where big enough my needs.

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester


"I've got a nice mazda 3 1.6 for sale... Minor cosmetic damage 122k on the clock 55 reg "

Is it the 1.6 diesel?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"First off I hate car shopping, but I'm in desperate need of a new car, and my budget is small. Is there anyone that can please offer advice/opinion on a VW? I've talked with friends and family and I'm more torn than ever. The car I've looked at has 183k on the clock, its a really nice car but the mileage is really concerning me. Any thoughts? I've had really bad luck with cars this month and want to get something reliable.

Cheers

Ginger "
Whatever you choose look for chasis corrosion. No matter how good the car/parts are it's an instant mot fail and it'll usually cost more than the car is worth to put right, that's if you can find a mechanic that'll touch it. 130000m+ Is to high for any used car, constant new parts. Good luck OP

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Petrol or diesel. What model year and asking price ?

Diesel

1.9

55 plate

£1495

Cam belt replaced this year

I was hoping you'd reply "

WOW over expensive that..its a £600 pound car at best ..look on ebay you can look for cars closer to you so less travailing to see it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"mileage means nothing without some background info... could be all motorway miles, regular service etc so well maintained

If you’re looking at VW what about seat or Skoda.. similar models, same group and generally more for your money"

So all the ancillary items won’t be worn out?

You buy a car with that much mileage you will be facing bills to replace parts t

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester


"mileage means nothing without some background info... could be all motorway miles, regular service etc so well maintained

If you’re looking at VW what about seat or Skoda.. similar models, same group and generally more for your money

So all the ancillary items won’t be worn out?

You buy a car with that much mileage you will be facing bills to replace parts t"

You buy any car for 1500 quid your going to be replacing parts. There's a clue in the price

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Petrol or diesel. What model year and asking price ?

Diesel

1.9

55 plate

£1495

Cam belt replaced this year

I was hoping you'd reply

WOW over expensive that..its a £600 pound car at best ..look on ebay you can look for cars closer to you so less travailing to see it "

Looking at Parkers it seems the valuation is probably about right, I've decided against it.

Fred wants to buy one on ebay, I want to buy from a garage so I feel I have a degree of come back should we have any problems.

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By *elloIntrigueMan
over a year ago

North West UK

Fingers crossed you find another car that is the right fit of price, mileage and upkeep for you

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Fingers crossed you find another car that is the right fit of price, mileage and upkeep for you "

Thanks, I'm trying hard to be a little fussier than just a running car atm

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By *elloIntrigueMan
over a year ago

North West UK


"Fingers crossed you find another car that is the right fit of price, mileage and upkeep for you

Thanks, I'm trying hard to be a little fussier than just a running car atm "

I suppose it also depends on how many years of motoring you want to get out of said car too.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Fingers crossed you find another car that is the right fit of price, mileage and upkeep for you

Thanks, I'm trying hard to be a little fussier than just a running car atm

I suppose it also depends on how many years of motoring you want to get out of said car too."

Usually we replace every two years, I'll be honest and we usually go for older cars, and we have been really lucky so far other than the latest one that lasted 10 days, but we only bought that hoping it would last a couple of months.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have a look into a ford mondeo, a lot of car for a little cash. Should find one In your budget

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By *issT35Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge

I've got a Skoda Fabia, fantastic car, cheap to run, tax and insure. Would definitely recommend one over a VW.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just seen a 2002 74.000 miles £890 ford mondeo

If any help

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've got a Skoda Fabia, fantastic car, cheap to run, tax and insure. Would definitely recommend one over a VW."

Skoda are made by VW its mostly the same parts just different body-shells

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By *wizzlenipsMan
over a year ago

Newport

Whatever you buy try and pay the deposit by credit card. It doesn't matter how little you pay by credit card Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act means in the event of you having a problem the credit card company is liable for the full purchase amount just the same as car dealer.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Whatever you buy try and pay the deposit by credit card. It doesn't matter how little you pay by credit card Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act means in the event of you having a problem the credit card company is liable for the full purchase amount just the same as car dealer."

It'll all be going on a credit card until next month when I can pay it off

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Modern car engines can do a lot of miles these days especially Diesels..but it's the other parts that will need changing on high miles cars like the alternators, the steering rack, ball joints, brakes,wheel bearings and so on because of the high mileage..it always make me laugh when I see a advert for a car that as high miles on it and they say " its nothing for these engines"..yeah but its a lot for the rest of the car though..

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By *or Fox SakeCouple
over a year ago

Thornaby

May I politely point you in the direction of a Kia or Hyundai. Excellent value, bullet proof engineering and lot for your money. See if you can spot a good Getz or i20

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By *wizzlenipsMan
over a year ago

Newport


"May I politely point you in the direction of a Kia or Hyundai. Excellent value, bullet proof engineering and lot for your money. See if you can spot a good Getz or i20"

I wouldn't fancy being one of the 5 sitting in a Getz

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By *elloIntrigueMan
over a year ago

North West UK


"May I politely point you in the direction of a Kia or Hyundai. Excellent value, bullet proof engineering and lot for your money. See if you can spot a good Getz or i20"

My previous 2 cars have been Hyundai Getz... I had many years happy driving from both.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"May I politely point you in the direction of a Kia or Hyundai. Excellent value, bullet proof engineering and lot for your money. See if you can spot a good Getz or i20

I wouldn't fancy being one of the 5 sitting in a Getz"

My Dad is trying to persuade me on a Hyundai, quite like the Kia's too

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By *issT35Woman
over a year ago

Cambridge


"I've got a Skoda Fabia, fantastic car, cheap to run, tax and insure. Would definitely recommend one over a VW.

Skoda are made by VW its mostly the same parts just different body-shells "

I know, same quality but Skoda is a fraction of the price. WIN WIN

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge


"Have a look into a ford mondeo, a lot of car for a little cash. Should find one In your budget "
nooooooo ! stay away from older fords especialy diesels notirious for injector failures and clutch problems .if you go for ANY diesel over 100k mikes ask about the clutch as replacing them is £500+ due to dmf .if you are on the AA/RAC ask about them inspecting ant potential purchace .

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

Buy it. Clock it. Flog it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Go for a Ford! Seriously - cheap to repair and really reliable. My last one (Ford Focus) I had about 10 years sold it on and it’s still going strong. Have a look around when your out and about and just see how many older models there are out there and it gives you a idea of how well they last. There are 5 Ford focuses on my street alone all from 2005 and earlier they really are reliable- I miss mine.

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By *or Fox SakeCouple
over a year ago

Thornaby


"May I politely point you in the direction of a Kia or Hyundai. Excellent value, bullet proof engineering and lot for your money. See if you can spot a good Getz or i20

I wouldn't fancy being one of the 5 sitting in a Getz

My Dad is trying to persuade me on a Hyundai, quite like the Kia's too"

Simple, reliable, affordable. Spares readily available.

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

How I tend to look for cars is to set my max price, age and mileage on Autotrader and then see what's available that suits my needs.

In my local area at the minute there are several 2007/2008 Astras, Focuses, loads of Fiat Puntos, and a smattering of other smaller cars. All between £1000 and £1500 with less than 70k.

Cal

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By *orny IrishMan
over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire


"What kind of driving so you do? How many miles a year. Family of 12 + dogs?

Needs to seat 5 comfortably, no dogs. I do around 200 miles a week but mostly motorway "

How long is each individual journey. If you are driving a diesel and it's mostly around town on short stop start journeys then you will have problems especially if it has a dpf as they need to get up to temperature and then go through a clean cycle every so often. If this does not happen then you will spend a lot of time at dealers having them force a regen. I do 25-30 miles each way in my Seat Ibiza and it's perfect for the journey. Consider a Seat or Skoda as you get more for you money. The VW badge still carries a premium especially with the vans and Golf's.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Petrol or diesel. What model year and asking price ?

Diesel

1.9

55 plate

£1495

Cam belt replaced this year

I was hoping you'd reply

To old as said above with them miles and year it's almost 18 years old remember there's going to be bill coming and vw although good are expensive for parts."

Not being picky but it’s 12 yrs old.

Mileage is high but as others have said...service history is everything.

Touran is a biggish car...do you need one so large?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"mileage means nothing without some background info... could be all motorway miles, regular service etc so well maintained

If you’re looking at VW what about seat or Skoda.. similar models, same group and generally more for your money

So all the ancillary items won’t be worn out?

You buy a car with that much mileage you will be facing bills to replace parts t"

Absolute nonsense. My last car had 120k on it and was 2 years old. It was absolutely immaculate and good for another 120k

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"What kind of driving so you do? How many miles a year. Family of 12 + dogs?

Needs to seat 5 comfortably, no dogs. I do around 200 miles a week but mostly motorway

How long is each individual journey. If you are driving a diesel and it's mostly around town on short stop start journeys then you will have problems especially if it has a dpf as they need to get up to temperature and then go through a clean cycle every so often. If this does not happen then you will spend a lot of time at dealers having them force a regen. I do 25-30 miles each way in my Seat Ibiza and it's perfect for the journey. Consider a Seat or Skoda as you get more for you money. The VW badge still carries a premium especially with the vans and Golf's. "

I do motorway driving in the week around 30 mile round trip each day, then a bit of all sorts at the weekend. I've always held off from a VW before as whilst reliable they hold their value well so always more than what we are willing to spend.

Heard nothing but good for Seat too, just too much choice!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Petrol or diesel. What model year and asking price ?

Diesel

1.9

55 plate

£1495

Cam belt replaced this year

I was hoping you'd reply

To old as said above with them miles and year it's almost 18 years old remember there's going to be bill coming and vw although good are expensive for parts.

Not being picky but it’s 12 yrs old.

Mileage is high but as others have said...service history is everything.

Touran is a biggish car...do you need one so large?"

No, I'm happy with smaller.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"mileage means nothing without some background info... could be all motorway miles, regular service etc so well maintained

If you’re looking at VW what about seat or Skoda.. similar models, same group and generally more for your money

So all the ancillary items won’t be worn out?

You buy a car with that much mileage you will be facing bills to replace parts t

Absolute nonsense. My last car had 120k on it and was 2 years old. It was absolutely immaculate and good for another 120k"

My last car had 165k on it and it was 16 years old, drove like a dream and cost me next to nothing over, as well as flying through MOT's the 3 years I had it. But, i knew the previous owners, knew its history and knew it had always been well looked after and serviced regularly. Only let me down when the clutch went.

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

Diesels are going to get taxed to death as are older cars that don't hit Co2 targets, so you need to buy something that will have very good mpg.

Citroen C4 is a good looking cheap car - High tax, ok good mpg. There's one with 76k miles for £1500 on ayto trader.

Seat Ateca might be worth a look but car tax is £200 a year and will probably only increase.

There's a black 2005 Jaguar X-Type 2.0 S D for £1400 with 150k miles, great mpg - £140 tax.

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