Ok so I've owned my 1.0E for nearly 4 years now and frankly, I couldn't have asked for a more perfect first car.
That said, I have not treated it as well as I might and it's a bit tatty these days.
So, I'm going to sell it and I'm thinking of replacing it with a 1.4SE.
So I'm looking for opinions on the 1.4 SE.
From what I've seen I can pick up a mint black one with less than 30k on the clock (1 or 2 owners" for less than £4,000.
What are they like to drive? One think I've definately outgrown on mine is that I really would like a faster car, are they nippy?
Would appreciate any opinions on it .
Ash
Opinions on the 1.4 SE
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a few xtra quid would get u a gti, however you have to consider the insurance premium on it.... a 1.4 would be a lot cheaper insurance wise.
also gti's have a problem with gearboxes. some have never had a problem with theirs, yet others have had their boxes changed mor than once.
specs wise gti is impressive and has the following advantange over the
SE-
125bhp
xenons
climate control (SE model has a/c only)
rx2 wheels
and a few minor differences,
i have a colour concept and have fitted oem xenons afterwards, aftermarket alloys and although it has no climate control the a/c is good enough, seats are heated so winters not a problem. standard engine. it all boils down to what you want from it. im not too bothered with speed hence stuck with a 1.4 as its nippy enough for small roads, good enough for motorways yet reasonable insurance and MPG.
however youve had a 1.0E so a SE would look virtually the same expect a few more gadgets and a little faster. youll probably get bored of it sooner than you think....
maybe another DUB.... golf??
also gti's have a problem with gearboxes. some have never had a problem with theirs, yet others have had their boxes changed mor than once.
specs wise gti is impressive and has the following advantange over the
SE-
125bhp
xenons
climate control (SE model has a/c only)
rx2 wheels
and a few minor differences,
i have a colour concept and have fitted oem xenons afterwards, aftermarket alloys and although it has no climate control the a/c is good enough, seats are heated so winters not a problem. standard engine. it all boils down to what you want from it. im not too bothered with speed hence stuck with a 1.4 as its nippy enough for small roads, good enough for motorways yet reasonable insurance and MPG.
however youve had a 1.0E so a SE would look virtually the same expect a few more gadgets and a little faster. youll probably get bored of it sooner than you think....
maybe another DUB.... golf??
Some great points there, thanks for all the input guys.
I take your point on getting bored of the car but I'm really in no way bored with mine, I just wish it was a bit faster and in better condition!
Is there any obvious way to differentiate between the 75 and 100 bhp models?
What's the diff between the S and the SE?
Anyone got a link to performance specs?
I take your point on getting bored of the car but I'm really in no way bored with mine, I just wish it was a bit faster and in better condition!
Is there any obvious way to differentiate between the 75 and 100 bhp models?
What's the diff between the S and the SE?
Anyone got a link to performance specs?
Its not just the GTI's that have the probs with the gearbox.....its the same throughout the range.colour_concept wrote:a few xtra quid would get u a gti, however you have to consider the insurance premium on it.... a 1.4 would be a lot cheaper insurance wise.
also gti's have a problem with gearboxes. some have never had a problem with theirs, yet others have had their boxes changed mor than once.
specs wise gti is impressive and has the following advantange over the
SE-
125bhp
xenons
climate control (SE model has a/c only)
rx2 wheels
and a few minor differences,
i have a colour concept and have fitted oem xenons afterwards, aftermarket alloys and although it has no climate control the a/c is good enough, seats are heated so winters not a problem. standard engine. it all boils down to what you want from it. im not too bothered with speed hence stuck with a 1.4 as its nippy enough for small roads, good enough for motorways yet reasonable insurance and MPG.
however youve had a 1.0E so a SE would look virtually the same expect a few more gadgets and a little faster. youll probably get bored of it sooner than you think....
maybe another DUB.... golf??
Think the diff from S to SE is - Sunroof, alloys, fogs,a/cAshLeMacq wrote:Some great points there, thanks for all the input guys.
I take your point on getting bored of the car but I'm really in no way bored with mine, I just wish it was a bit faster and in better condition!
Is there any obvious way to differentiate between the 75 and 100 bhp models?
What's the diff between the S and the SE?
Anyone got a link to performance specs?
100 Bhp models say 16v on the front and rear.......the 75bhp models dont