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The MK4 doesnt seem to have as many fans as the MK3.

Too much tech and not enough money spent on the quality.


Says who ??? i've had both and yes the mk3 was a good car, couldnt fault it really however the mk4 is far better

quality ?? i would presume a car thats better on fuel, more powerful, bigger and heavier & cheaper to tax is an improvement, not forgeting issues with DMF and Injectors are now a thing of the past.

All these improvements have kept the second hand prices higher than the old model. you bought a 5 year old in 2009 for 2k a 5 year old mk4 will now cost £3500 + and thats with a 140k on the clock

Grampian i would suggest you push the boat out and buy one, then you will see for yourself why its a better car

Bessie  

Quote: Originally posted by Grampian91 on 11/9/2012

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The MK4 doesnt seem to have as many fans as the MK3.

Too much tech and not enough money spent on the quality.

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Sorry have to disagree.  My mk4 140 TDCi Titanium X has really moved the game on compared to my brothers 54 plate mk3 130 TDCi Ghia X that he also bought nearly new.

The mk4 is a far more refined drive, I found the gears & clutch too heavy on the mk3 & in my opinion the steering was too sensitive for motoway use. Engine refinement is in a different league too. Some of the suspension & drivetrain components appear longer lasting than mk3 models too.

Quote: BESSIE:   Says Who ???

Quote: ZAFIRAL: Sorry have to disagree

BESSIE: Plenty of people who have bought MK4's and not gone without their issues also.

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You can get MK4's for £2500. 130k miles. Which is not an issue for me if its got the paperwork to show its been looked after.

ZAFIRAL: Thats OK. If we didnt disagree we would all be fighting to buy SkodaBobs Octavia

MK4's do get DMF failures also. I dont think there is a car with a DMF that doesnt get failures. A lot is how its driven. And the MK3's low tickover speed doesnt help and people trickling along in traffic at tickover soon puts extra strain on the DMF.
My sister had hers done at 70k miles. Mainly because she doesnt use enough revs and sits nattering for hours with the engine ticking over.

Quote: ZAFIRAL: Sorry have to disagree BESSIE: Plenty of people who have bought MK4's and not gone without their issues also.

I agree no matter what car you buy it will have issues along the way.

You can get MK4's for £2500. 130k miles. Which is not an issue for me if its got the paperwork to show its been looked after. The example i used was for a mk4 estate same as what you bought,  

ZAFIRAL: Thats OK. If we didnt disagree we would all be fighting to buy SkodaBobs Octavia   Come on grampian thats a low blow........ Stop swearing  

As i said earlier the mk3 is a great car and your right has many followers, the mk4 is the same but a new improved version, given time i'm sure all those currently driving mk3 will end up in a mk4 and see for themselves.

Bessie   

I read some of the MK4 2L TDCI's are £100 a year tax... oohh.. LOL

My 2011 is £120 to tax for the year my wifes 1.6 petrol picasso is £210  

I think the new 1.6 is even cheaper

Bessie

Quote: Originally posted by william allen on 15/9/2012

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My opinion is that the ford mondeo is brilliant for the job of towing,as we have had two mondeo's and have towed our caravan all over the country.
They are a reliable work horse,If you can get a diesel model that will be cheaper in the long run.
Hope this helps you in your quest to find a car to suit your needs.

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