Car for work - budget £4k

[Liam0205]

ive currently got a 1.2 petrol Polo that I use for work but am doing more miles now so want to get a diesel.

The other reason for thr change is that I will get 45ppm instead of 32ppm if I go 1.6 or above so makes financial sense too

I'm leaning towards a fabia vrs but finding it hard to find a decent one that hasn't got a ton of miles on it. Also thought about a mk1 Leon 1.9 tdi

Has anyone got any other recommendations or thoughts about these cars ?

Budget is 4 k

Cheers

[prp74]

I used to have a Golf mk4 GT TDI 130 - great car. Good on fuel and performance.

[Liam0205]

I used to have a Golf mk4 GT TDI 130 - great car. Good on fuel and performance.

Thanks man

Yeah I've tried looking for these too and considered them.

[prp74]

One of the best cars I had. It had 180k on the clock but still going strong. Wish I never sold it!

[Liam0205]

I assume the Mk1 Leon 1.9 tdi has the same engine? Struggling to find a decent golf tbh

[rdfcpete]

The MK5 1.9tdi's (105ps) we used to have at my last workplace took some serious pain and kept going and going, and going...

They all did over 140,000 miles and drove like they didn't need anything in return. They move adequately if you give it death and the ones we had did 55mpg driven hard, 70mpg on a run was possible with a steady foot and unloaded car.

You must be able to get one of those for around £4k with reasonable mileage these days? (not checked myself)

[GrayMK5GTI]

MK4 Golf TDI PD150 would be my choice. If your lucky, you can get an Anniversary edition for around £4k

[Liam0205]

The MK5 1.9tdi's (105ps) we used to have at my last workplace took some serious pain and kept going and going, and going...

They all did over 140,000 miles and drove like they didn't need anything in return. They move adequately if you give it death and the ones we had did 55mpg driven hard, 70mpg on a run was possible with a steady foot and unloaded car.

You must be able to get one of those for around £4k with reasonable mileage these days? (not checked myself)

Thanks mate, I'll keep an eye open for a good one but standard mk5s do nothing for me, I'd prefer a clean mk4 to be honest

[Liam0205]

MK4 Golf TDI PD150 would be my choice. If your lucky, you can get an Anniversary edition for around £4k

Very nice cars, had a quick look for them on Auto Trader earlier and they are very rare. My uncle has just bought one in Wales and seems to have got a bargain, perhaps I can persuade him to sell it to me haha

[Liam0205]

for an 02 plate, what would be people maximum mileage on a diesel they would go for

[prp74]

130k as long as it's had a good service history. Mine had 180k - still going strong

[rdfcpete]

... If your lucky, you can get an Anniversary edition for around £4k...

These still look very tidy on today's roads, I notice them whenever passing 

Not many about though.

[Degudodger]

MK4 Golf TDI PD150 would be my choice. If your lucky, you can get an Anniversary edition for around £4k

Look for one that has had the cam replaced as the lobes are pretty soft.

[Liam0205]

I went for a Fabia VRS SE in the end

Loving it so far

[Dave(tm)]

Congrats on the new motor. Always quite liked them myself.

 

Dave