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The Volkswagen Golf 2013 prices range from $4,400 for the basic trim level Hatchback Golf 77 TSI to $21,340 for the top of the range Hatchback Golf R.
The Volkswagen Golf 2013 comes in Convertible, Hatchback and Wagon.
The Volkswagen Golf 2013 is available in Premium Unleaded Petrol and Diesel. Engine sizes and transmissions vary from the Hatchback 1.2L 6 SP Manual to the Wagon 2.0L 6SP Direct Shift.
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2013 Volkswagen Golf | Specs | Price |
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118 TSI | Specs: 1.4L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED MANUAL | Price: $12,430 - $16,610 |
118 TSI | Specs: 1.4L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT | Price: $8,580 - $12,100 |
2013 Volkswagen Golf | Specs | Price |
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90 TSI Trendline | Specs: 1.4L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED MANUAL | Price: $5,830 - $8,250 |
118 TSI Comfortline | Specs: 1.4L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT | Price: $7,150 - $10,010 |
90 TSI Trendline | Specs: 1.4L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT | Price: $6,160 - $8,690 |
77 TDI Trendline | Specs: 1.6L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT | Price: $6,710 - $9,460 |
103 TDI Comfortline | Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT | Price: $7,700 - $10,780 |
All the cars you’ve nominated would be good choices and will give you some peace of mind because they all use conventional technology. That is to say, none of them in their most affordable, basic forms uses a turbocharger and none of them have a complex, dual-clutch transmission that has been so troublesome for Volkswagen and plenty of other manufacturers, too. At least, that’s if you stay clear of the Cerato GT and the i30 diesel and N-Line, because those variants do have a dual-clutch transmission. The Corolla? A CVT transmission, no matter what variant you buy, but it’s one of the better ones out there.
Yours is not the only voice calling out for a simpler, more reliable motoring experience, Ian. But any of the three makes and models you’ve named should do the job for you with minimal hassle. Neither of them offers up too much in the way of excitement, but as solid, dependable designs, they take some beating.
If it is the water pump as the VW people have diagnosed then I doubt you would have any claim. Water pumps do wear out like any mechanical component, and yours is six years old.
It’s probably best to get out of the car rather than continue to try and rectify the problems. You could try and negotiate a better deal as a trade-in, but if you did that you would be left driving another VW and that’s probably not what you want. You could seek advice on your legal options from the Queensland consumer affairs department. But the best option might be to trade the car in on something from a rival brand.
* Price is the median price of 200 listings for the Golf 2013 for sale in the last 6 months. The Price excludes costs such as stamp duty, other government charges and options.
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