Guest Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 time has come to move on from my gt,which is a shame so whats next.... well its either a gt4 or a new gen 7 gt,i do 15k miles a year (roughly) so i really dont know what to go for,but once ive made the choice thats it,the cars gotta last me at least 3 years been doing pros and cons on both cars but still cant decide,just wondered what your views are,alot gt4s people do work there self which is great,i wish i could but only know certain things so thats not a option for me,so if it does go tits up i have that to think about as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherv Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 My heart would tell you to go with the GT4,but it would have to be a real good one if youre doing 15k a year and youre not doing a lot of work on it yourself..lot of expensive wear and tear if things go wrong plus petrol....saying that,though the gen7 may seem a sensible choice on paper you'd have to leave lift alone and be a bit sensible .Same with the faff though,boost is addictive... Depends on your earnings really mate,if you can sensibly afford to run a turbo car without it screwing you the moment something needs doing(like most cars TBH) id say go for the GT4.Rev3 3SGTE is a cracking lump and the 6 is the best built of the gens lets be honest.Whats the budget ?If you can afford a real good example GT4 ,and putting miles on the clock doesnt bother you then you might regret not buying one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miltoneh Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Never had a gen7 so cant really comment,had 2 faffs did 18000 mls in the 1st one in 12 months,3 x oil changes 3 x sets plugs,2 x bottom arms,no other problems,my current one I have done 8000 mls in a year 2 x oil changes plugs & leads,clutch went after I had done 1000 mls ( bummer) choose one wisely and you will not be disappointed,just been to Heathrow & back after not driving it for 3 weeks and boy does it put a smile on your face,as Derren said drive a decent one before you make a decision also drive a gen 7 see which you could live with,I know which one I could not live without !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dendenium Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 I've done 60k miles in my 190 over the past few years and only had to maintain it's servicing. Been quite a cheap car as well. Returns 32mpg in commuting traffic and 37mpg on long runs. That's with liberal lift usage as well. If you want reliability and affordability the gen 7 is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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