jonm51168 Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 hi guys after owning a mk1v for a coulpe of months and fully enjoying the smoothness of the car and the great engine my question is do any of you run the car all year round as a daily driver any problems in winter or do you put it away when the weather gets cold and wet and use a second car regards jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbucket Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 I do 17000 miles a year with a 30 mile each way commute into London all year round. The only time I ever use the other half's car is when I take stuff to the tip or we are going somewhere with dodgy parking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hixster Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Yes! I use it daily and it's great... apart for misting windscreen (see other threads) , just caning the fuel bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenTubby Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Ditto. It really is just a question of whether you can afford the fuel bills. Very practical with all the things that make you smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmark Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Used every day [work and/or social] .... it is my work car ... and fun car at w/ends.. approx 25k pa and 26mpg long term [no track use] good in all respects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppane7 Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 ... it's only a golf for gods sake.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v6tas Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 [ QUOTE ] hi guys after owning a mk1v for a coulpe of months and fully enjoying the smoothness of the car and the great engine my question is do any of you run the car all year round as a daily driver any problems in winter or do you put it away when the weather gets cold and wet and use a second car regards jon [/ QUOTE ] No, used all year round and have no snags with it. Like others have said if you can soak up the fuel costs then go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 [ QUOTE ] hi guys after owning a mk1v for a coulpe of months and fully enjoying the smoothness of the car and the great engine my question is do any of you run the car all year round as a daily driver any problems in winter or do you put it away when the weather gets cold and wet and use a second car regards jon [/ QUOTE ] Used mine as my daily driver for the year I had it, fantastic car - sometimes wonder why I got rid of it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxyboy Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 [ QUOTE ] ... it's only a golf for gods sake.... [/ QUOTE ] ye...but its his golf....and i guess he has spent alot of his money on it....i wouldnt leave a tenner lying in a car park so leaving his pride and joy takes some consideration.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VRO6MO Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Ditto. It really is just a question of whether you can afford the fuel bills. Very practical with all the things that make you smile! [/ QUOTE ] Ditto as well, especially on the route(s) i take between home and work. What puts a smile on my face on a daily basic is when dealing with halfords-on-wheels drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRR Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 I agree with all the others, the .:R is a great commuter if you can ignore how much your spending on fuel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khutula Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 I use mine everyday as well. It makes the commute much more enjoyable. Its amazing how many times people try to beat you away from the traffic lights!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeatshome Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 I use mine evert day. Mines a MKIV. 200 miles a week if i'm office based or at the moment I'm driving from Newcastle to Manchester and back every day and it's fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB32 Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Yes, which for me is the total and utter point of a performance VW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Absolutely! It is a great daily driver! FYI - I'm getting between 10.6 -> 11.2litres/100km on my daily commutes (about 25km each way). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrakeSnake Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Trouble is im always sad when i have to get out of the car after the commute, leaving it there in the carpark after giving me such a fun commute... Sometimes just wish i could make the journey a little longer, and string out the fun beofre actually having to go to work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v6tas Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Trouble is im always sad when i have to get out of the car after the commute, leaving it there in the carpark after giving me such a fun commute... Sometimes just wish i could make the journey a little longer, and string out the fun beofre actually having to go to work... [/ QUOTE ] Know that feeling well enough. I drive the long way to work for that reason alone !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Its a fantastic daily driver. I raked up 50k miles in under 3yrs. Long trips, short trips, fast trips. They are all a joy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonm51168 Posted November 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 thanks ladies and gents for the response to the use of the .:r all year round, looks like i will run it this year through the hell hole of sheffield city centre in single figure fuel consumption Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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