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Hello Motor-Talk municipality, I have been playing with the idea of getting a Golf 1 from Sweden for a long time in the summer. Of course, this raises some questions, e.g. how it goes with the overpass. I would not transfer the car via own axle therefore by trailer. With 5 day registration plates that would have been no problem only unfortunately there are since 01.04 this “bold” rule only to be allowed to move cars with TÜV (with small exceptions) with it. In Sweden there are so far as I but of course in a different form and under other names, so should the 5 day registration plates be dropped or? Other possibility would be to drive the car over, would that work without any problems? Maybe one of you knows of less complicated possibilities that are also interesting. Another question I have concerns registration with H acceptance. Do you need other things besides Swedish papers, purchase contract? With friendly size sweeten Mark

Hello dear motor-talk forum, unfortunately yesterday I deformed my Audi 80 B4 so cold that it is an economic total damage. Despite its 195000 km and 23 years it always ran without problems, I hope I find again something similarly reliable. My budget is unfortunately very limited, it is maximum at 3000 €, but would rather be 2000 – 2500 €. My driving performance is about 15000 km a year, rarely highway, a lot of overland (20-80 km routes), from time to time. I have to park outdoors if this is of relevance. If possible, I would not like to drive a small car. Air conditioning would be a great extra, but if that is not possible, no problem. Can you suggest me models which are generally recommended? And maybe also equally well-known problems that can be examined with these models? I already have once looked around on a large online portal and close to me are the following cars that would suit me: Model – first registration – mileage – Price Ford Mondeo 1.8 Ambient – 09/01 – 150000 km – 1999 € Audi A4 Avant 1.8 – 03/99 – 120000 km – 1999 € Audi A4 Avant 1.8T – 08/99 – 170000 km – 2299 € Opel Astra H Caravan Enjoy – 10/04 – 115000 km – 2290 € Ford Focus 1.8 Tournament Trend – 02/00 – 123200 km – 1990 € Ford Focus 1.8 Tournament Futura – 08/04 – 118000 km – 2790 € MfG

Hello, since I am about to make a purchase decision I would like to know your opinion about it. The costs of the two vehicles are approximately equal to 2000-300€. Perhaps the Mustang with discount will be even cheaper than the Scirocco R. Only new vehicles are considered. To the selection are the Scirocco R (new, only with Facelift) with 280hp and the soon to come Ford Mustang with Ecoboost motorization with 315hp In itself I am very VW-oriented, but would like to the Manufacturers change, because the list of defects of my VW vehicles is getting longer and longer. unfortunately, you can no longer speak of the German quality product. Vlt. could you confirm my statements to me or if necessary comment on them. I am somewhere wrong: The disadvantage of the Mustang is, of course, that you drive a “former Musclecar” Mustang with 4 cylinders….of course, you don’t want to be the salmon number on the road. That’s why I am there noc The disadvantage of the Scirocco R’s is, of course, that you drive old technology through the area. The acceleration of 0-100 should be the same if you take into account the weight? What about the maintenance costs? go the Mustang rather towards Ford-Germany or rather to the US-Cars and will hardly be affordable? (to compare, of course, the VW) Ok Taxes and insurance are slightly higher, that is to be neglected. Freak? With my 1.4L Scirocco with sewing machine motor, which I once had, only positive feedback came back from passersby. The Scirocco was very striking, but not “freaky”. Is that different with the Mustang? It would be great you could also tell me a little about the quality of the installed parts in the Mustang. The aspect “suitable for everyday use” can actually be neglected. There are no children available, and I have access to a station wagon at any time. Thank you!

Hello dear forists, after a hard setback when buying a used car, we have now decided to go deeper into the bag and invest directly in the long term. Basically, the decision will probably fall in a price range of €20,000. The following vehicles are currently available: Passats from 2014 with 7-10Tkm mileage, 140 HP TDI for 19,000-20.000€ Octavia III from 04/2015 with 15Tkm mileage, 150 HP TDI for 21,000€. The vehicle will be 95% long distance Jena/Wie The question is now, which justifies the extra charge for the Octavia from 2015 of about 2,000€, although it has run a little more. Is it the newer 2.0 engine? The Navi software from the new golf? I don’t get quite smart and hope for an answer on your side. What would you and why buy? Best regards