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Right just got a tax rebate of £1230  so probably looking to get a new car while I can. I'm thinking of going for a HDi.
What would you recommend?
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Hdi dturbo tidy one for around 1000 spend couple hundred on stage etc and enjoy a comfy reliable cruiser
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Just buy mine, has all the spec you'd want
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Gti. Always a gti except for maybe a rallye
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Buy the GTID 5 or whatever it's called.
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(02-07-2014, 11:00 AM)Toms306 Wrote: Just buy mine, has all the spec you'd want 
I would love to but I'm not sure how I will get to yours haha
(02-07-2014, 11:00 AM)Niall Wrote: Gti. Always a gti except for maybe a rallye 
That would be awesome but my insurance company will hate me haha
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You already have a car right?
Pay off debt.
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(02-07-2014, 11:15 AM)welshpug Wrote: You already have a car right?
Pay off debt.
I don't have any dept I'm 19 so don't really have any of that
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GTi's aren't that bad on insurance, mine was marginally more than a HDi to insure
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(02-07-2014, 11:18 AM)Midnightclub Wrote: GTi's aren't that bad on insurance, mine was marginally more than a HDi to insure
What's the fuel like oh them? My 1.4 seems to use a lot
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(02-07-2014, 11:09 AM)Nathan1305 Wrote: (02-07-2014, 11:00 AM)Toms306 Wrote: Just buy mine, has all the spec you'd want 
I would love to but I'm not sure how I will get to yours haha
(02-07-2014, 11:00 AM)Niall Wrote: Gti. Always a gti except for maybe a rallye 
That would be awesome but my insurance company will hate me haha
Try a quote on one  theyre not bad at all too insure.
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Tbh I'd have thought it wouldn't be too much worse on fuel than the 1.4, because you use less throttle getting around due to the higher torque/capacity etc..
I averaged about 25-30mpg driving one daily, but on the motorway they aren't bad on fuel, some see 40+mpg.. really depends on your driving style and whether it's largely town based etc..
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I'd recommend a HDI, reasonable power with good economy.. you'll love it compared to your 1.4 I can assure you! Couldn't you technically fly from Brizzle to Stansted? Tom might even pick you up from there...
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(02-07-2014, 11:29 AM)JJ0063 Wrote: I'd recommend a HDI, reasonable power with good economy.. you'll love it compared to your 1.4 I can assure you! Couldn't you technically fly from Brizzle to Stansted? Tom might even pick you up from there...
Hmm true or even a train I think a HDI will be better insurance than a GTi6 is £450 a month for me! A HDI is only £240 which is only £20 more than what I'm paying now!
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There's your answer! Toms is an ideal example for you IMO as it's had anything it needs done to it thats past usual DIY
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(02-07-2014, 11:37 AM)JJ0063 Wrote: There's your answer! Toms is an ideal example for you IMO as it's had anything it needs done to it thats past usual DIY
I'll message him
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if you think a 1360 306 uses a lot of fuel, you're in for a while world of pain when you buy a gti6
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(02-07-2014, 11:57 AM)welshpug Wrote: if you think a 1360 306 uses a lot of fuel, you're in for a while world of pain when you buy a gti6 
Yeah I'm gonna go for a HDI  if Tom replies I may have his off him
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I love the way welsh pug just assumes you have debts!! LOL
But anyway HOW MUCH???? £220 a month for a 1.4 what does it cost you a year??? That is a fecking ra*e. I suppose its the joys of getting old you dont realise how much younger people a beimg taken for a ride. If it makes you feel any better i insure a gti6 upto 260bhp for £40 a month
Go hdi mate well worth for an extra £20
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(02-07-2014, 12:35 PM)puglove Wrote: I love the way welsh pug just assumes you have debts!! LOL
But anyway HOW MUCH???? £220 a month for a 1.4 what does it cost you a year??? That is a fecking ra*e. I suppose its the joys of getting old you dont realise how much younger people a beimg taken for a ride. If it makes you feel any better i insure a gti6 upto 260bhp for £40 a month 
Go hdi mate well worth for an extra £20 
Yeah I'm being raped by insurance company's and holy shit £40?? I'll kill to pay that haha
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Just reinsured my rallye... 540 for the year fully comp all mods declared like for like
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Yeah don't worry mate it does go down with age. I'm 23 on my renewal date and mine is insured fully comp upto 240bhp for £550 a year
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(02-07-2014, 01:17 PM)Niall Wrote: Yeah don't worry mate it does go down with age. I'm 23 on my renewal date and mine is insured fully comp upto 240bhp for £550 a year 
Oh nice  if all goes to plan I'm buying Toms306 HDi
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(02-07-2014, 01:17 PM)Niall Wrote: Yeah don't worry mate it does go down with age. I'm 23 on my renewal date and mine is insured fully comp upto 240bhp for £550 a year 
Whos that with? Sounds like a bargain for what your running!!
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Buy my HDi and then ill go buy Carlos' GTi6
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(02-07-2014, 01:30 PM)Matt-Rallye Wrote: (02-07-2014, 01:17 PM)Niall Wrote: Yeah don't worry mate it does go down with age. I'm 23 on my renewal date and mine is insured fully comp upto 240bhp for £550 a year 
Whos that with? Sounds like a bargain for what your running!!
Greenlight. It's on a limited mileage policy but I won't do more than 5k a year in it so that's ok
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(02-07-2014, 01:35 PM)Connor Wrote: Buy my HDi and then ill go buy Carlos' GTi6
Sounds good.. You even live local to eachother..
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200 quid a month for a 1.4!? Im 19 and paying 125 a month for a d turbo fully comp!
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My insurance is £180 a year....
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Think this is his first car? If a hdi isn't much more it would Definatley be a good choice
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