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What should I ask for for my Volkswagen Golf?

Hi, what trade in value can I expect or should I ask for on a 2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Basic with low mileage (just over 70K)?

Thanks.

Auden Wright (Newbridge)

Jun 2014 Filed under: used car values

Expert answer

Hi Auden,

Assuming that the condition is good and the history is all up to date, I'd say you could expect around €4,000 on a trade in.


How much is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI worth?

How much should I pay for a 2006 Golf GTI with DSG and 102k kilometers on the clock?

Tim Jones (Dublin)

Jun 2014 Filed under: used car values

Expert answer

Hi Tim,

I'd say about €8-9,000 depending on condition and history.


Where should a young woman go to insure a Golf GT?

I'm looking to insure a 2008 Volkswagen Golf GT 140hp, but all I have is a learner permit for three years and one ear no claims as a named driver. Cheapest quote yet was €3,500. Any good cheap insurers you can recommend? I am 22 and female.

Nicola Lawlor (Limerick)

Jun 2014 Filed under: insurance

Expert answer

Hi Nicola,

The best we can suggest is to have a good long ring around and a trawl through t'internet I'm afraid. Clearly, a car with GT in the title and 140 horses under the hood is going to flash alarm bells with any insurer when you give them your age. Quote Devil seem to be a good starting point for young driver insurance these days, but with a car that grunty you're going to be getting big quotes wherever you go, especially as you're still on a learner licence.

So, shopping around, lots, is really your only option. Either that or trade in the Golf GT and get a 1.0 Micra...


Is EGR valve failure an inherent defect?

The EGR valve on my Volkswagen Golf Plus (purchased new Oct 2010) has failed due, I am told, to low use (17,000 miles on the clock). The repair cost was €674 and Volkswagen is not interested because the repair was carried out by an independent garage. I have been told that this problem is known to Volkswagen and other makers. Is this correct and is it the result of an inherent defect?

Keith Manners (Alsager)

Jun 2014 Filed under: diesel

Expert answer

Hi Keith,

Sadly this story is all too common these days. Many components of a modern diesel car are not designed for low mileage use and this should be explained to buyers by the dealers, though in fairness, buyers right now still think they should have diesel, even if the don't do high mileage. I'm not blaming the dealers.

We wouldn't call it a defect, as such, more a limitation. To prevent such things happening again we'd recommend low mileage diesel drivers to regularly take their car for an extended motorway run holding the revs higher than normal (using a lower gear). This should help prevent the build up of deposits in components like the EGR valve and even in the particulate filter in the exhaust.

It's a shame you didn't know to do that before being hit with this expense.


How much is my Volkswagen Golf worth?

How much could I expect to be offered on trade in for my 2010 Volkswagen Golf Highline 1.6 diesel with 55,000km on the clock?

Veronica Gavigan (Alsager)

Jun 2014 Filed under: used car values

Expert answer

Hi Veronica,

Depending on the condition and history, I'd say about €13-14,000.


How do you rate the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Hi guys,

How would you rate a used Volkswagen Scirocco, say 2011/12 model? The majority of cars in the used market seem to be the 1.4 TSI 122hp model; is this engine strong enough for the car, or would I be better going for the 2.0-litre diesel? Majority of my driving is in town with some motorway driving at the weekend.

Thanks

Gary

Gary McClelland (Dublin)

Jun 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

Expert answer

Hi Gary,

We rate the Scirocco very highly indeed. It's peachy to drive, quietly handsome and surprisingly practical for a coupé. The 1.4 TSI petrol engine is actually fine in the Scirocco, although it can't really cash the cheques the body is writing. It's got more than decent performance, but if you want some proper thump, then the 2.0-litre 140hp diesel is definitely the better choice. Best of all though is the 2.0 TSI with the engine from the Golf GTI. It can get a little thirsty if you drive it like it begs to be driven, but as an all-rounder, it's very hard indeed to beat.


Should I go for a BMW 3 Series with €7,000 budget?

Hi, I am looking to buy a second hand car. My budget is €7,000. I would prefer automatic transmission. I found a 2006 BMW 3 Series (320i) for €6,500 and it has done 124,000km. Would you recommend this? I never had a car before. What's the fuel consumption and maintenance like?

Many thanks, Richard

Richard Ken (Waterford)

May 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

Expert answer

Hi Richard,

Just be careful when buying any premium badge car for a low price like that. The BMW 3 Series is a well made, reliable car but you need to buy one with a full service history, one that has been looked after. If you don't, you can be getting yourself into a world of expensive trouble. 

A 320i will be quite affordable to run in terms of fuel consumption, but it will be more expensive to service and buy any spare parts for than a mass-market brand. If, as you say, you've never had a car before, you may be better off starting with something cheaper and easier to run. Can I suggest a Golf? Just as classy as the Beemer, but more affordable by far.

 


Can you help me choose what to do about my car situation?

Hi, I am currently driving a 2000 Toyota Yaris that has only just hit the 100k mileage mark (mainly clocked up in last three years). Still has a bit of life left in it with a bit of work, but I have been looking to change. I've done some test drives and have my eye on a Peugeot 307 1.4 diesel circa 2011, as the Volkswagen Golf was a bit out of my price range (< €10k) and I travel quite a bit for work.

Circumstances have changed though and I no longer have such a long commute to work so wondering should I invest and hang on to the old 'lady' a while longer, go for a different model/make (2008-2010), which would reduce cost, or can you recommend/suggest anything that would give me value for money, that's reliable and economically sound?

Bit of a tall order maybe but any advice would be great.

Thanks in advance, N

Nicky Dunne (Dublin)

May 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

Expert answer

Hi Nicky,

OK, I think you have a couple of options here. First off, assuming you have a friendly, trustworthy mechanic who looks after your Yaris, it's worth having a word with them to find out how much life they realistically think is left in it and how much money you'll need to spend to keep it going. If the omens are good in that respect, then there's nothing wrong in the slightest with sticking with what you know and keeping your current, faithful steed.

If it's a poorer prognosis then I'd suggest sticking with what you know and simply upgrade to a newer Yaris. The model that's just been replaced was a fine car, sturdy as ever and really quite nice to drive. You won't go wrong. As an alternative, have a look at a Honda Jazz. They are usually a little more expensive than an equivalent Yaris but are more spacious inside and a little more technically advanced, so well worth a look.

Let us know how you get on


Should I worry about high mileage on a Volkswagen Tiguan?

Is 156,000km too much mileage on a 2009 diesel Volkswagen Tiguan?

Aisling Connor (Meath)

May 2014 Filed under: reliability

Expert answer

Hi Aisling,

No, it should be OK as long as you are absolutely on-the-ball when it comes to making sure that it has a full service history. The Tiguan is essentially a tall Golf, so all of the mechanical bits are pretty robust and well proven, but watch for some small niggles. The electronic handbrake (if fitted) has been known to fail. The rear door handles can stick open, but that should have been sorted under warranty and the air conditioning can fail, but that's usually just the dashboard switches and not the deeper mechanical bits of the system. Oh, and check carefully underneath for signs of off-roading damage - Tiguans aren't really designed for proper mud-plugging, but the four-wheel drive system sometimes fools people into thinking that they're Land Rovers...


What's the Lexus CT 200h like?

What do you think of the 2012 Lexus CT 200h? What about resale value?

Thanks

Ann Joyce (Galway)

May 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

Expert answer

Hi Ann,

I'm afraid the CT 200h's residual values aren't that great. The general buying public is still a bit suspicious of hybrids (the popularity of the Prius notwithstanding) and the CT's poor day-to-day fuel consumption marks it down relative to the likes of the rival BMW 1 Series and Audi A3. 

It's also quite cramped inside, with tiny rear seats and an almost useless boot. If you're looking for a classy small hatch, better stick with the Audi A3 or save yourself even more and get a nicely specified Volkswagen Golf.


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