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Sat 16 Jul 2022 11:51
Volkswagen Golf Estate 2L BlueMotion - Advise on Car - Mclovett95
Advice on used Golf 2.0 TDI estate BlueMotion 15 plate 60k

I work in a community mental health team (UK) in a semi rural area and do a lot of driving, roughly 250 miles a week. Mainly 60 mph-roads but with some town driving and motorway driving. Also do an hour motorway driving about once or twice a month.

I’ve found a golf estate 2.0 BlueMotion 15 plate with 60k on the clock. Got full service history. New clutch and timing belt on the car from dealer . Plan to service every year with vw specialist. Willing to take it for blast on motorway more if required.

Wanting an estate as I’ve recently got a lab and want the added space.

I was wondering if this would be a good car for me? How reliable would this car be? Any issues I need to look out for? How long could this car last? Would anyone recommend for the job do?

I see golfs and passet with 2L on sale with over 100k on clock which is a good sign but 60k on clock and age maybe done short trips which could cause issues?

I’m also looking at Toyota 1.2t touring, aware that mpg won’t be as good, be I know Toyotas to be solid. Not that fussed about speed tbf. Just want something which runs. Can’t afford a hybrid
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Sat 16 Jul 2022 12:34
Volkswagen Golf Estate 2L BlueMotion - Advise on Car - SLO76
I’d personally favour the Toyota, it’ll be much more reliable and ultimately probably the costs will be similar if not less especially when you factor in that petrol is cheaper to buy than diesel. There are no inherent weaknesses with the Toyota unlike the VW which tends to suffer more than it’s fair share. That said, the manual 2.0 TDi Golf is the one to have if you really want a diesel Golf. It’s quick, refined and good on fuel and if there’s a good local specialist to deal with the occasional mechanical or electrical tantrum that does help reduce the risk. D be tempted by a good Golf but if condition and history were similar I’d have the Toyota.
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Sat 16 Jul 2022 16:27
Volkswagen Golf Estate 2L BlueMotion - Advise on Car - Palcouk

The Toyota is likely to be more reliable that a Golf, and you will not have all the expense associated with a diesel

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If you cover no more than 100 miles per day and have easy access to a charging point at home or work, then an EV is ideal for you.

Is an electric car right for me?