Mouser

Going to see a VW Golf Match 1.4 2003 for the son of a friend on Thursday and I would appreciate any views on the asking price of £6900 for a car that has done 39,000 miles. Also, when the timing belt is normally renewed and anything else I should be looking for regarding this model apart from the usual HPI checks etc. It is a private sale BTW.

Andy M3

They are quite poor engines, and suffer from lots of oil leaks. Other than that it is the basics really. Call VW and ask if any had been recalled etc...........

They are very underpowered though. I would personally look for a SDI or a 1.6 - both of which are much better to drive, and proabably as cheap to pick up run and insure etc..

Andy M3

Just to give you an idea of other models around the same price.

http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD...a?id=197956730

http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD...a?id=197956747

http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD...a?id=197956754

2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.9 SDI,
5 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Diesel, 28,500 miles, Blue, 1 Registered Keeper, Full Franchise Service History, HPI Checked, Car Data Checked, Alloy Wheels, Alarm, Immobiliser, Side Airbags, Passenger Airbag, Drivers Airbag, Power Steering, Traction Control, ABS, Central Locking. £6,695.
Tel: (01939) 261221
Distance: 65 miles
Price: £6,695

http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD...a?id=191438075

http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD...a?id=191438086

http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD...a?id=191438094

2003 52 Reg VOLKSWAGEN Golf 1.6 Match
5 Doors, Manual 5 speed, Hatchback, Petrol, 1 Owner. Full VW Service History, Air-Conditioning, Adjustable Seat Height, Adjustable Steering Column, ESP, Power-Assisted Steering, Radio Cassette CD Player, Rear Headrestraints, Remote Central Locking, Twin Airbags, ABS, Alloy wheels, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Side airbags, Tinted glass. £6,875.

Andy

Mouser

Thanks for the reply Andy. I totally agree with what you said and think the car in question is probably overpriced. The alternatives you have listed look a far better choice and show what is available. Thanks again.

kbsub

I had a Golf Match 1.6 (2003) with the 110 bhp engine and that still felt way underpowered , I bought it thinking it would be as quick as Golf GTI I had 20 years prevous (same power ) didnt realise it was twice as heavy

Still a nice car though I just loved the attention to detail and build quality , I also had the 1.4 before that and liked that better strangely enough , but that was in Jazz Blue my favourite all time colour for a car

crofty

Sister had one, painfully slow, struggled up hills

Mouser

Thanks KB and Crofty I appreciate your views.