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DanDiesel wrote:they did make a 130tdi engine in the mk7 but that also stopped production a couple of years ago i think.



dave burton wrote
70mpg is possible but think around 50mpg if you drive normally....

yeah i did forget to mention that i was driving rather grandad like, although it was mainly motorway work so i was averaging 70-75mph. the 6th gear is very useful, 70mph in 6th ticks the engine over at something like 1700-2000 rpm!

yeah I'd forgotten the 6th - comes in handy I guess

If I had more cash I probably would of bought a Mk6 GT. Not sure if the handling was as good as a Mk5 GTI though, and I prefer the 6N2 dash a little better

The handling is the only thing that lets down my GT to be honest

To be totally honest i had a Golf GT TDi 130 and its pulling power was excellent! It is a rather heavy engine though, and the handling of the golf was shocking! (a big of a shock for myself as i came from a chain of 106's, which is are a superb car for handling!)

If your considering a Polo GT 130 why not look around ar Ibiza FR 130's or even Skoda Fabia VRS! All the same engine, with the Polo being the most expensive of the three in general, along with it being the hardest to get a hold of!

All easily re-mapped to about 170BHP with impressive torque figure to match, which is exactly what you want! and they are all capable of fetching excellent MPG, around 50-65!

I would recommend the Fabia VRS! Best in regards of cost...they have a mean look and CAN be made to look pretty good with a nice set of wheels and some coils! I was seriously looking at buying one a few weeks ago, alot of potential for you money i think.

Heres a few piccies of some tasty ones: -

I'd still have the Polo, much better looking than the Ibiza or Fabia. Mk6 Polo GT prices have dropped quite a lot recently. Also worth looking for a Mk7 PD 130, basically the same car but not badged as a GT

edit: that yellow Fabia looks damn good

I'm loving the vRS' these days!