Buying a used motor in the UK

**melvbot** · 12-07-2009, 11:44 PM

As Im going back to Blighty for a bit Im going to need a car or "motah" if youre a southerner.

Until I can get working for a bit, save some cash and get some sort of credit going Im looking for a cheap runaround. All of a sudden Ive gone on Volkswagen Golfs, never liked them before but Ive seen a few around a grand and they seem to be a decent deal.

Has anyone had Golfs before? Things/problems to look out for? Any particular model better than others, MK3 etc?

Im looking for a diesel, 5 door so any other makes in the same category would be of interest.

**Spin** · 13-07-2009, 12:53 AM

Originally Posted by melvbot

"motah" if youre a southerner

Where I came from a motor was a kilo of speed

Cant go wrong with a golf, and easy to sell on when you've had enough and want to come back here.

**astasinim** · 13-07-2009, 12:57 AM

Had a a golf a few years ago, 2ltr tdi. Great motor, good fuel ecconomy, no problems and could sell them all day long for a good price. IMO a good buy.

**the dogcatcher** · 13-07-2009, 03:50 AM

Recent Seats and Skodas are ok too, thats because they're VWs. and maybe cheaper.

**melvbot** · 13-07-2009, 08:16 AM

Cheers all. Theres always been this thing of "Golfs are great" but Ive never known anyone whos actually owned one. Thers one in a garage not too far from where I live advertised on auto trader.

USED VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.9 CL Turbo, Leicester, Leicestershire

Seems like a bargain to me.

**blackgang** · 13-07-2009, 08:33 AM

I bought one once cause a guy wanted to sell a Harley,or trade it for an econo car and I bought the VW Golf cheap, so he got a car and I got a scoot for 1/2 price.

**the dogcatcher** · 13-07-2009, 04:44 PM

A farrang GF of mine had a couple of petrol ones. Can't think of a bad word to say about them.

watterinja · 13-07-2009, 05:02 PM

Looks like a nice little motor.

**November Rain** · 13-07-2009, 05:08 PM

Melvy, Mum's hubby is a mechanic, now MOT manager. Have you decided on the Golf, or would you like me to ask his opinion?

**melvbot** · 13-07-2009, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by November Rain

Melvy, Mum's hubby is a mechanic, now MOT manager. Have you decided on the Golf, or would you like me to ask his opinion?

If you can ask him his opinion wouldnt hurt. In not looking to spend more than a grand to start with, preferably a diesel so reliability at 80k+ miles is a big factor.

**Spin** · 13-07-2009, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by melvbot

Seems like a bargain to me.

Nice little runaround for 55,000 baht. Gotta feel sorry for the Thais having to stump up 400,000 for the same thing.

**Fabian** · 13-07-2009, 05:58 PM

I hated the Golf I owned once. It was a real piece of shit but maybe that one is in a much better condition.

**madjbs** · 13-07-2009, 05:58 PM

^^Actually more like 200,000. Still quite a big difference though!

Golfs are good, but pretty damn boring.

**melvbot** · 13-07-2009, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by Spin

Originally Posted by melvbot

Seems like a bargain to me.

Nice little runaround for 55,000 baht. Gotta feel sorry for the Thais having to stump up 400,000 for the same thing.

£495 for this one

Auto Trader UK - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.9 D SE 5dr Hatchback Special Eds

Im not bothered about performance or a "drivers car", I need something to get me to and from work, pick the kid up from school and go shopping. If I want a decent car I'll just borrow the old mans.

**somtamslap** · 13-07-2009, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by Spin

Nice little runaround for 55,000 baht. Gotta feel sorry for the Thais having to stump up 400,000 for the same thing.

I'm not sure there is a Thai equivalent for the word depreciation...there can't be.

**English Noodles** · 14-07-2009, 12:07 AM

Originally Posted by somtamslap

I'm not sure there is a Thai equivalent for the word depreciation...there can't be.

Gan suem rhaka or Kwaam dtok dtam, the first would be more suitable in this case.

**Spin** · 14-07-2009, 02:31 AM

Originally Posted by madjbs

Actually more like 200,000

You're right!, I went and had a look on one2car. Found a nice VR6 on there for 335,000 baht. 2.8 V6 engine in these is a sweeeeet motor, deffo not boring and is good for 500,000 miles. linky
In fact, if I wasnt going back to the uk for a spell I would go and take a look at that one and see if I could do a deal, Love the VR6

**mrsquirrel** · 14-07-2009, 03:02 AM

mevlobt, you can get tick on a new car quite cheap now if you have a credit rating over there.

**melvbot** · 14-07-2009, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by mrsquirrel

mevlobt, you can get tick on a new car quite cheap now if you have a credit rating over there.

Credit ratings OK, I just dont want to get in the trap of a 2-5 year car loan as soon as I get back. A house is a bigger priority over a car for me.

**crippen** · 14-07-2009, 09:10 AM

Make sure the headlights work.That model had a nasty habit of burning the headlight switch out,and they cost 100 odd quid for a new switch.Can't remember what the fault was ??? amnesia setting in

**English Noodles** · 14-07-2009, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by crippen

Make sure the headlights work.That model had a nasty habit of burning the headlight switch out,and they cost 100 odd quid for a new switch.Can't remember what the fault was ??? amnesia setting in

I'm sure you could get one for a fiver from a scrap yard.

**English Noodles** · 14-07-2009, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by Spin

In fact, if I wasnt going back to the uk for a spell I would go and take a look at that one and see if I could do a deal, Love the VR6

Buy this one in blighty instead then, exact same year and model for just over 90,000 Baht.

volkswagen golf vr6 1996 - Trovit Cars

Or heres a one for less than 50,000 baht.

Used Volkswagen Golf Cars for Sale, on DesperateSeller.co.uk

In fact, on the first link there is about 5 or 6 of them for sale.

**Spin** · 15-07-2009, 12:07 AM

Originally Posted by English Noodles

Buy this one in blighty instead then

I had one in the uk before , it would guzzle 20 quid of fuel in 70 miles, ouch.
Could convert to LPG here and it would be very reasonable to run.

**English Noodles** · 15-07-2009, 02:16 AM

Originally Posted by Spin

it would be very reasonable to run

If you were paying the equivalent of nearly 7K sterling for a 13 year old VW Golf then I would hope so.

**Spin** · 15-07-2009, 02:56 AM

^ sshhh, try not and think about it in sterling, it sounds cheap in baht

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