Buying a VW Vento

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Thu 8 Aug 2002 15:39
Buying a VW Vento - NeilT
Can anyone give me some advice on buying a VW Vento 1.8 CL AUTOMATIC.

Its a replacement for my nan's 1987 Nissan Sunny Auto that has been so reliable. She has a £1500 limit and Insurance cost is important. The cars that match her size and insurance requirements are Vento, Rover 416 & Astra Saloon, all Autos.

I have seen a nice M-reg Vento, 92k, 2 owners etc etc for £1395, which matches the middle price in Parkers guide.

What should I look for when viewing? are the VW auto boxes reliable, and apart from the lack of interest the Vento gets, what else can go wrong often?

Cheers

Neil T
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Fri 9 Aug 2002 12:47
Buying a VW Vento - Mark S
Same reliability as a Golf,no major problems with these.Although bear in mind that should box go bang,the cost will be the same as the car is worth.Ideally get autobox fluid changed prior to purchase & try and see colour of oil & check for burnt smell of old oil.
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Fri 9 Aug 2002 12:55
Buying a VW Vento - M.M
Neil,

A Vento is a good way of buying a Golf at lower cost. Obviously your Nan needs an auto so no point in saying get a manual.

Just one thing...the Vento is quite a large car with a high boot. Are you sure it will suit Nan for parking? A Golf might suit better if she has the funds.




David W
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Fri 9 Aug 2002 15:17
Buying a VW Vento - Steve S
There was a time when "same reliability as a golf" would have meant something! Not now if this forum's glut of golf related aggro is anything to go by!
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