I don't usually prefer VW models but this was an excellent review of what is clearly a very practical car.

@lloydvehicleconsulting

2 жыл бұрын

It's ridiculously practical, sir, and is also comfortable, even if it will need to be replaced at some stage.

This car seems to be a peculiar fusion of hatchback and wagon with all the space. Not sure if it was sold in New Zealand but it works! Thanks again.

@lloydvehicleconsulting

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think that is what Volkswagen intended, but it never sold in large numbers over here, really.

I really like these and still do. Unfortunately when I was looking for one all I could find was black pump powered examples, so well done for finding a 1.4 petrol. That 1.4 might not be the quickest in the world, but as seen here it's a reliable motor that can do high mileage. Another excellent review.

@lloydvehicleconsulting

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's a bit underpowered, to be honest, but it shows at least if look after one of these, then they can do high mileage. Thank you again for watching, sir!

I've just bought a daily runner. 2.0tdi vw golf plus - 2006. Its brilliant.

@lloydvehicleconsulting

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, sir! I mean, we don't really talk about diesels on this channel as you saw in the video, but I hope that it serves you well.

I use to have a golf plus 1.9 TDI but in SE spec so I got all electric windows and picnic tables in back also leather steering wheel and had draws under front seats as well and looks like its starting to rust where mine did as well and that the front arches and the tailgate and on mine the seals whent as well

@lloydvehicleconsulting

2 жыл бұрын

As usual, we will avoid talking about the engine, sir, but otherwise yes, the rust is in the usual places for one of these. The seals seem OK from what I understand. The SE was slightly better equipped than this one, I think.

I had a 2005 1.9 TDI Golf Plus SE. I found it very economical and comfortable for my driving needs. I had a problem with the clutch around 18k miles what VW sorted out on warranty at the time. If I remember rightly they had to replace the clutch on it. The dealership at the time said there was a batch of faulty clutches what that car had fitted. (It used to judder when cold but soon as it warmed up it went away). Would I have another one now for a cheap run about? Yes I would if could find a reasonable mileage one.

@lloydvehicleconsulting

2 жыл бұрын

We will avoid mentioning the engine, sir, as is usual for the channel, but it does seem comfortable and the practicality is absolutely without question. The one you had probably had a dual mass flywheel in it, and these are notorious for going wrong at higher mileages in Volkswagens of the era. Just as well that clutch was replaced, must have been a bit annoying! Thank you for watching once again.

It’s a shame we didn’t get the cross golf plus - made the dull looks look somewhat decent

@lloydvehicleconsulting

2 жыл бұрын

Oh we did, sir! There's a review on the RAC website from 2007-8 which has a video of a UK specification one on a road test. We just didn't call it the Cross Golf at the time! I think we used the trim level Dune instead.

Good practical car brilliant

@lloydvehicleconsulting

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very helpful thanks ! Is there a big difference between a 2005 Golf Plus and a 2007/2008 Golf Plus ?

@lloydvehicleconsulting

6 күн бұрын

Not particularly, the facelift wasn't a particularly major one.

Good cheap practical car drives good

@lloydvehicleconsulting

Жыл бұрын

They certainly are cheap these days!

Thanks for this interesting video. Three of my workmates own mid 2000s Volkswagens! 1.4 an interesting engine size, don't you think? Space is amazing! Did you say rust? You would get heaps of 2007 Volkswagens in New Zealand still in excellent condition. As a random aside have you considered doing a doco on the cars of Cracker? Saw an episode yesterday from 1993...Plenty of Cavaliers and a FWD Rover Police Car!

@lloydvehicleconsulting

2 жыл бұрын

The 1.4 was used in all sorts of different Volkswagen Group products at the time, including Seats, Skodas and other Volkswagens. A bit underpowered for this car, but reasonably economical from what I gather. Yes, Golf Mark Vs and Golf Pluses are prone to rust over here. Never seen Cracker myself...

@alaricbragg7843

2 жыл бұрын

@@lloydvehicleconsulting Yes I seem to remember a 1.4 Skoda! Oh you will enjoy some mid-ninties motoring scenes with Cracker. Including watching a Cavalier bear the brunt of an angry mob when a suspect is brought to the Police Station...

@lloydvehicleconsulting

2 жыл бұрын

@@alaricbragg7843 , I see you are enjoying yourself, sir!

@alaricbragg7843

2 жыл бұрын

@@lloydvehicleconsulting Lol yeah I am. Returning to the Golf, I am reminded by this how Toyota have done similar variations with the Corolla over the years.

@lloydvehicleconsulting

2 жыл бұрын

@@alaricbragg7843 , yes, Volkswagen and Ford are both as bad as each other in this respect.

I’m about to buy a 2006 with 110k on clock. I’m slightly nervous that it might blow up 😅

@lloydvehicleconsulting

Жыл бұрын

Oh, this one has a lot more miles than that, and it is still going! Will depend on how it has been looked after, though.

It would of been ideal if the boxes were loaded behind the front passenger seat ?

@lloydvehicleconsulting

7 ай бұрын

I am afraid that No Budget Reviews is not "ideal" in any regard whatsoever...

@michaelperrin2531

7 ай бұрын

@@lloydvehicleconsulting @ 13:48 the reason is so you could then move your seat back in order to operate the clutch more desirably.

@lloydvehicleconsulting

7 ай бұрын

@@michaelperrin2531 , wasn't possible on the day I filmed it.

111000 in mind service regularly

@lloydvehicleconsulting

Жыл бұрын

I think that this had a lot more than that on it when I drove it.

Is this an automatic transmission?

@lloydvehicleconsulting

9 ай бұрын

Any ideas?