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Offline Mk5 GTian

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Re: Opinions very much appreciated on this
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2013, 01:43:42 pm »
I actually thought about one of these a while ago, but luckily swerved off to VW.

They have loads of kit, but are quite thirsty. Not a bad choice though for a load Lugger.
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Re: Opinions very much appreciated on this
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2013, 07:21:07 pm »
This one's mileage and condition seem surprisingly good.  They hide their mileage well, so check it thoroughly.

Worth the trip to look at more closely, I would say.  Owners rave about them.  Let us know what you find!


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Re: Opinions very much appreciated on this
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2013, 10:09:50 pm »

Snow permitting, I'm going to look at one exactly the same as this tomorrow with similar miles. The trader involved in this one must think he's in a boom, he has failed to call me back 3 times when he said he would, so I'm going elsewhere.

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Re: Opinions very much appreciated on this
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2013, 10:32:42 pm »
It's refreshing to see someone wanting something uber crap on fuel for their work vehicle, instead of a diesel - but shear economics would ask why?
With only 220lb/ft, most modern 2.0L TDI's would match/better this, coupled with probably half the tax and fuel bill... just saying.

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Re: Opinions very much appreciated on this
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2013, 11:23:58 pm »
4wd i need, estate I need and quick i need. Life is too short to spend 5 days out 7 in a transit connect or something dull . Simple.
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Re: Opinions very much appreciated on this
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2013, 11:30:21 pm »
I almost bought one!

20mpg put me off in the end........

Apart from that they are brilliant!  :smiley:

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Re: Re: Opinions very much appreciated on this
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2013, 11:56:55 pm »
There was a version called the Blitzkrieg and the was mean built and looks like a tank! Ultimate suburu!!

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Re: Opinions very much appreciated on this
« Reply #8 on: January 18, 2013, 12:01:06 am »
Also these use a lot of oil,can use a litre in 1000miles but if the service history is good then it's worth a look

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Re: Re: Opinions very much appreciated on this
« Reply #9 on: January 18, 2013, 12:05:16 am »
So can the gti?? I feel I have shares in exon??

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Re: Opinions very much appreciated on this
« Reply #10 on: January 18, 2013, 12:06:49 am »
So can the gti?? I feel I have shares in exon??

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Re: Opinions very much appreciated on this
« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2013, 01:03:43 am »
Yes yes and more yes! looked at one of these a few years ago as a commuter but 24k a year mileage an into the low 20's mpg finally persuaded me against it. If you've got a fuel card or cash back credit card then go for it  :happy2: