SV650.org - SV650 & Gladius 650 Forum - View Single Post

fizzwheel · 03-08-07, 02:14 PM

I wouldnt buy a V5, especially with an Auto Box, apparently the fuel consumption is terrible... Also the 1.6 in the MKIV bodyshell you might find under powered...

If your that worried about re-sale value the best golf to buy is going to be one of the Diesel engined models, yes it'll cost more to buy in the first place, but it'll hold its value for longer.

Especially if your doing long journeys, you'll get much better MPG out of a diesel.

Also I expect the V5 will cost a fortune to insure and they arent as sporty as VW make them out to be, a 1.8 GTI ( the turbo ) is going to be a whole more heap of fun to drive.

03-08-07, 02:14 PM	#7
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Anyone selling a VW golf 1.6 or 2.3 V5?? I wouldnt buy a V5, especially with an Auto Box, apparently the fuel consumption is terrible... Also the 1.6 in the MKIV bodyshell you might find under powered... If your that worried about re-sale value the best golf to buy is going to be one of the Diesel engined models, yes it'll cost more to buy in the first place, but it'll hold its value for longer. Especially if your doing long journeys, you'll get much better MPG out of a diesel. Also I expect the V5 will cost a fortune to insure and they arent as sporty as VW make them out to be, a 1.8 GTI ( the turbo ) is going to be a whole more heap of fun to drive. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition