"First" car

[AfricanTech]

Tell him to get a Polo for R2.2k and stop mucking around.

Someone offered him a very good condition 2004 Polo 1.9TDi 3-door with 293k (FSH) on the clock for 75K.

 

[epah]

Someone offered him a very good condition 2004 Polo 1.9TDi 3-door with 293k (FSH) on the clock for 75K.

Don DeWitt.

 

[Pho3nix]

Don DeWitt.

The TDi’s are bullet-proof. What’s the issue?

 

[Gtx Gaming]

Someone offered him a very good condition 2004 Polo 1.9TDi 3-door with 293k (FSH) on the clock for 75K.

Let me guess its lowered and has custom exhaust on it lol

 

[epah]

The TDi’s are bullet-proof. What’s the issue?

Yeah sure, But not a 20 year old TDI with 300k. There are much better buys out there.

 

[RonSwanson]

Suzuki Celerio

 

[RonSwanson]

Someone offered him a very good condition 2004 Polo 1.9TDi 3-door with 293k (FSH) on the clock for 75K.

I like turbodiesels, but that's high risk on that high kilometre motor. If it goes, it's very expensive. 300K is about the time that you need to start budgeting for a replacement motor (amongst others, the torque generated by the TDi takes its toll on the rest of the drivetrain too).

 

[AfricanTech]

Let me guess its lowered and has custom exhaust on it lol

Nope - stock standard and in very good nick. Interior is clean (leather not cracked or scratched) - the dash looks a bit worn in places but for a 19 year old car I'm quite impressed.

The only thing I'm not sure about is the mileage (are there any major repairs in the immediate future) and whether it's a good price.

 

[Speedster]

I heard there might be some super car bargains at WBC in the Cape flats this week

 

[AfricanTech]

I like turbodiesels, but that's high risk on that high kilometre motor. If it goes, it's very expensive. 300K is about the time that you need to start budgeting for a replacement motor (amongst others, the torque generated by the TDi takes its toll on the rest of the drivetrain too).

Thanks - I don't know much about car engines but had an intuitive reaction to the high mileage. That said, it averages out to 15k per year which is about standard.

 

[epah]

Nope - stock standard and in very good nick. Interior is clean (leather not cracked or scratched) - the dash looks a bit worn in places but for a 19 year old car I'm quite impressed.

The only thing I'm not sure about is the mileage (are there any major repairs in the immediate future) and whether it's a good price.

Great car, But that torque is addictive and not safe for a 20 year old boy with high testosterone, Get a 1.4 Vivo and he can rev it up all he wants without breaking it.

 

[epah]

I heard there might be some super car bargains at WBC in the Cape flats this week

Oh no.

 

[I.am.Sam]

i wont go diesel for his 1st car

rather go naturally aspirated 1.4 or something

 

[Gtx Gaming]

i wont go diesel for his 1st car

rather go naturally aspirated 1.4 or something

But he doing mother nature a favour by driving a CLEAN vw diesel.

 

[RonSwanson]

Thanks - I don't know much about car engines but had an intuitive reaction to the high mileage. That said, it averages out to 15k per year which is about standard.

To replace a turbodiesel motor will cost about 2.5x that of a normally aspirated petrol motor, unless you go for a Japanese 2nd hand cutout, but the 1.9 is going to be difficult to source, and then you have the hassle of getting the paperwork in order etc. Best to stick with something simple.

 

[I.am.Sam]

But he doing mother nature a favour by driving a CLEAN vw diesel.

you saw the amount of smoke those tdis blow ...especially since most are worked on

 

[Snyper564]

As requested - trusty Corsa 270k on the clock got it at 70k I put 200k on in 12 years. Treat cars well service and maintain them properly and they will look the same the day you got them.

Its replacement Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 1.8 XS

Happy you betcha!

It still boggles my mind how comfortable and fuel efficient this car is. Currently getting 5.2l per 100km

Will do a more detailed review in a months time

 

[neoprema]

No, But I will marry him if he gets a 320d.. He seems like my type.

Don’t settle for less, you’re worth a least an M3

 

[lkpat]

As requested - trusty Corsa 270k on the clock got it at 70k I put 200k on in 12 years. Treat cars well service and maintain them properly and they will look the same the day you got them.

Its replacement Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 1.8 XS

Happy you betcha!

It still boggles my mind how comfortable and fuel efficient this car is. Currently getting 5.2l per 100km

Will do a more detailed review in a months time

Good choice.

 

[epah]

Don’t settle for less, you’re worth a least an M3

I told you we have different taste when it comes to cars.