Now that I'm finished up working offshore and doing the daily commute I'm thinking about buying a mk7 Golf GTD. Official mpg figure of 67mpg (50mpg real world?), plenty torque etc.
Does anyone have any experience of them? Any other options worth considering? I am actually tempted by some of the lease deals flying around for the Golf R but the mpg will probably be too sore to run as a daily.
Mk7 Golf GTD
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I am biased.......BMW 330d, Stoney to Talisman, 42.8mpg 
Ian
Ian
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Cheers Ian, I actually drove a friends 330D X-Drive a couple of weeks back - very impressive and definitely an option. We already have a 'big' family car which my wife will now probably run, the Golf is small enough that she can take in to town etc if needed.
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Buy a diesel shed and run in it into the ground ? No, thought so - not your style......
Gents opposite us have a black one - looks very stealthy and most smart.
Gents opposite us have a black one - looks very stealthy and most smart.
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Sod the economy........ Fiat 500 Abarth !!!!
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You know what like Philip, big in oil and all that. Anyway, I need something reliable to give you a jump startMr Momo wrote:Buy a diesel shed and run in it into the ground ? No, thought so - not your style......
Gents opposite us have a black one - looks very stealthy and most smart.
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R56 Mini JCW? 35-40mpg, but a fair bit nippier than a GTD
I'll be flogging mine at the end of the month...
http://www.scottishelises.com/phpbb/vie ... 3&start=30
(Now has heated JCW alcantara Recaros / OEM Mini DRL's / GP2 diffuser and a few other bits - Wheels refurbed & new tyres / new brake discs & pads / geo just done at CLCM and being serviced on Tuesday at Mini...Extendable BMW / Mini warranty still on it too...)
I'll be flogging mine at the end of the month...
http://www.scottishelises.com/phpbb/vie ... 3&start=30
(Now has heated JCW alcantara Recaros / OEM Mini DRL's / GP2 diffuser and a few other bits - Wheels refurbed & new tyres / new brake discs & pads / geo just done at CLCM and being serviced on Tuesday at Mini...Extendable BMW / Mini warranty still on it too...)
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Not everyones choice but when last down at mmc i bought a new volvo v60. Great mpg , smooth comfortable ride and only 20 quid year road tax. Ignore the old man tag 
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Something very rare, rubbish and slowSanjoy wrote:What's the replacement Ross?
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I've got a Mk7 GTI and to be honest you'd probably struggle to find a better all rounder apart from maybe an S3. Mine has got the performance pack and I see a constant 35mpg - it has been creeping up slightly as the mileage has increased.
That said, I'm considering selling it as I'm looking at a Cayman, so if you fancy a 3500 mile 5 door Mk7 GTI in carbon steel grey with every option ticked other than leather and pano roof, let me know
That said, I'm considering selling it as I'm looking at a Cayman, so if you fancy a 3500 mile 5 door Mk7 GTI in carbon steel grey with every option ticked other than leather and pano roof, let me know
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