shtu The car has been maintained very well with all service records. And I’m not alone. Every manufacturer has stories of both amazingly good and horribly bad examples of each of their offerings. I ran an early VW Bora TDi 110bhp with 215k miles last year. Might buy a gti. I have owned and driven VW Diesels for the last 10 years now, and I have owned everything from a 1986 Golf to a 2015 TDI Jetta. The TDI engine may last up to 500k miles but everything around it won't. (U.S.) up until its production was ceased in 1985. thank you
6 Answers. What's your opinion? If I buy a 2002 VW Golf, am I going to be making a big mistake? -Mustang GT Convertible (last gen)-Last gen miatas, but are getting sold too fast and hard to find-Honda S2000-Mini Cooper Clubman and VW Golf (exception to convertible rule) I guess since there isn't as much to do now, people are buying up all the usual fun cars and I'm running out of ideas. For many car owners, the 100,000-mile mark is the point at which they begin searching for a new vehicle. The VW Golf MK2 had a range of about 31 miles. Found a 2002 VW Golf Wagon Automatic for 2500 OBO and 152k miles. im just a little concerned on how long it will last since the mileage is pretty high and i dont want to drop 5 grand on a car thats going to be shot after a few months or a year. That is about 20k more than I would like, but it would be fine if the car would last 100k more miles. Hi, Need a used car at around £5000 and although I was never looking at a Golf my local dealer has offered me a choice of 2. if anyone can give me their own personal experience or opinions or some kinda of help that would be great. The price for a VW Golf MK2 city STROMer was at $34,000. I have the opportunity to buy a 2001 Golf TDI w/ a bit over 150,000 miles. Volkswagen Golf (Mk5) Forum. I have a 2003 Golf TDI that I bought from a dealer on eBay in 2007. One of the main reasons the Volkswagen Jetta is able to last so long in the market is that they rarely have any mechanical issues after reaching 100,000 miles. IF YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM is the operative phrase here. For example, the Turbocharger is good for 100 to 150k miles. Ran as good as when it was new, although it did have a solid service record, which i believe is the key. Replacement Cost: $1,500 - $200. Like the title says looking at buying a gti. And if you depend on VW dealerships to perform the repairs, plus the added premium of diesel fuel over high octane gas, the long term cost savings will erode. How many miles they last? Ah, the Volkswagen Golf.Despite endless lawsuits and the arrival of many strong new rivals, I’d still buy a Golf.
These cars will last you a lifetime if you do the recommended timing belt and water pump replacement every 100k-120k (Depending on year and model) It's the right size for what we need but I had thought about getting a 3-4 year old Citroen C3 Picasso, instead of an 8 year old Golf. Volkswagen Golf V - Golf MkV - How long can I expect it to last?. How many thousand miles more could I expect to get from this car if I continue treating it well. Basically it was serviced every 4,000 miles. My mechanic has advised me that these models + year of VWs specifically have run into transmission issues. so im looking to buy a 2002 gti 1.8t with 102k miles. Im looking at getting a volkswagen golf and I found a '99 with about 75,000 miles. Just recently purchased a 2015 Golf Sportwagen TDI with a manual tranny.