Looking to spend £8000 on a used car - should I buy a Golf?
I do approx 10,000 miles a year, mostly short trips, but the occasional long drive. I need to replace my old Renault Clio and have £8000 to spend on a hatchback. I have my heart half set on a Golf, but am not sure. What do you think?
Asked on 1 March 2014 by Richard
Answered by
Honest John
If your heart it set on a Golf, first read this:
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/volkswagen/golf-v-20...d
And this:
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/volkswagen/golf-vi-2...d
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/volkswagen/golf-v-20...d
And this:
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/volkswagen/golf-vi-2...d
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