Query about a 2nd Hand Golf

[benno]

Hi guys,
I test drove a 2nd hand GT Sport TDI the other day. Schmick as, but one question for you: the stated fuel economy on the computer was 7l/100km, averaged over something like 2000 km. Nearly all of the posts I've seen on this forum were quoting figures a fair bit lower than this. Is this something I should be concerned about?

Cheers
Benno

[Russ59]

Hey Benno,

Don't pay too much attention to the figures on the onboard computer, I have just over 7,500 k's up on mine now and it has averaged around 6.5 l / 100 from new. A lot depends on how it's driven as well because although I don't thrash mine I still give it a bit of stick and the fuel economy is always much the same per tank full. If I drove my previous car, a BA XR6 Falcon the same way I drive the GT Sport it would have given me figures of at least 14 l / 100 in comparison, easily.


Russ

[benno]

Cheers mate. All these people quoting figures like 5.6 l/100km had me worried!

[Russ59]

I think you'll find those sort of figures could be easily attained from one of these if you are doing a lot of highway driving, but the amazing part is that even with a fair bit of stop start traffic driving included they still give fantastic fuel economy and the way they perform still leaves me gobsmacked for a 2.0 litre diesel. What's with the one you drove, how many k's, manual or DSG? dealer or private....?


Russ

[benno]

Private sale - a GT TDI/DSG with 8.5k on the clock. He wants 36k... gonna see if I can drive another similar one tomorrow at the dealer, 15k on the clock and asking 34k.

[BarneyBoy]

The fuel economy figures quote 3 figures:
City
Highway
Combined (see next para for how this is worked out)

"Australian Standard 2877 & UN ECE R101 testing involves a mixture of urban and highway drive cycles. The test comprises an 11 kilometre trip at an average speed of 33.6 km/h. Approximately two thirds of the test simulates urban stop-start type driving (averaging 18.8 km/h), while the remaining third simulates highway driving (at speeds over 100 km/h). The test is conducted in controlled laboratory conditions to ensure parity between figures."

My guess is that (like a lot of folks) the Highway figure is often quoted.
Real-world numbers are generally higher and (obviously) depend on how heavy your right foot is.

[warhead]

Just to say WOW, I'm surprised there are 2nd hand GT Sports for sale already. These cars are only a bit over a year old.

Is it an ex-lease?

[Nathan_B]

Private sale - a GT TDI/DSG with 8.5k on the clock. He wants 36k... gonna see if I can drive another similar one tomorrow at the dealer, 15k on the clock and asking 34k.

i paid only a couple more grand for my r32! did have 25k on the clock tho!

[CL455]

like previously said - dont worry to much about the fuel consumption... it's all depending on how the car was driven before ...

and with a price tag of 36k i'd be looking into a GTI for that price .... or even fork out the extra $$$ for a r32

good luck with what ever u decide..

[benno]

Yeah it does seem a bit dear. I'll see if I can bargain with either of them.

[gregozedobe]

It is very much a buyers market at the moment - even the dealers are willing to "deal" on current stock. The price people ask for a private sale is often way above what they can actually get for them.

If it is only a couple of $1,000 more for a new one I'd go for the new one every time (unless I already knew the seller and the car very well indeed).

[isaw]

I just got a 07 GTI/DSG/Leather for 33k inc stamps/rego. What ever you buy you'll be impressed, but a GTI is what I'd recommend

Drive a GTI before u sign the deed, even a new one should be around ~43K drive away. add 2k for the DSG

[benno]

Isn't the GTI a bit firmer than the GT? I'm almost considering a Pacific just for comfort reasons...

Jesus I sound old.

[Mr Messy]

Yeah basically but drive the GTI on 17 inch wheels - it makes a difference

[WEDEL.1]

You will be happy with whatever you buy, especially 2.0L diesel. I've got the 1.9L, and my first speeding fine for 25 years

Maris