Critical_Mass 10 Posted May 3, 2012 hi all, Im looking to get a second car for the winter so the corrado can come off the road away from the salt and bad road condition - the winters have taken their toll as rust has appeared in places. So, ive seen a mk5 polo for sale 1.4 tdi. Its cheapish at a shade under 700, though probably can get it for a little less. Its done 170k, but im told that the diesel engines are solid - mileage doesnt worry me. My question is, it has a tow bar. No idea what its being towed- Would this put you off buying a car? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
owen g60 10 Posted May 3, 2012 as long as the tow bar has been properly fitted... think they usually have a certificate?? all should be fine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emu 0 Posted May 3, 2012 I wouldn't be worry abut that, 700 quid for it is nothing. I have MK4 Golf TDI as a daily with 168k miles on clock and engine doesn't miss a bit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted May 3, 2012 Cheers guys. Owen - it was more strain on the engine etc that i was worried about. The tow bar can always come off. but i didnt know they usually had a certificate. i'll bear that in mind when i go view it. Whats the cambelt service miles on them, every 70k? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
floppyman 0 Posted May 3, 2012 Cam belt is 70/80k. Does it have service history? Have a look when was the clutch last done. Towing does make the clutch go faster... See how the clutch feels and have a quick look at the brakes... But like its been said above... For 700 i would have it like it is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted May 3, 2012 Cam belt is 70/80k. Does it have service history? Have a look when was the clutch last done. Towing does make the clutch go faster... See how the clutch feels and have a quick look at the brakes... But like its been said above... For 700 i would have it like it is Advert doesnt say anything about service history - i'll be asking when i go view it. Thanks for pointing out the brakes and the esp the clutch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
floppyman 0 Posted May 3, 2012 These engines are 3 cylinders... I drove one the other day, it was remaped and i really enjoyed it :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted May 3, 2012 The gfs sister has just got one and i had a drive and i thought it drove pretty well to be honest. she only pays £30 a year tax! One reason for wanting to get one as a second car as theyre cheap. Shame the one im interested in is pre march 2001 so is £130 a year tax. Still cheaper than the volvo i was given. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
