Golf GTI for a second car??????
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I am needing to replace my second car (dare not tell you what it is - I don't drive it), and always fancied a new Golf GTI 2.0 T FSI 200 with DSG auto box (6.9 to 60 - my E60 is about 6.5 with re-map)
Any one had a drive of the VW?, will I be pleased to drive it or sad?
I can't find a local dealer with a DSG version to test.
Convertible or coupe not practical - my wife will mainly use it to ferry 2 sub 10 yr old kids about
4 year old M3?
E60 is staying for 3 more years
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Any one had a drive of the VW?, will I be pleased to drive it or sad?
I can't find a local dealer with a DSG version to test.
Convertible or coupe not practical - my wife will mainly use it to ferry 2 sub 10 yr old kids about
4 year old M3?
E60 is staying for 3 more years
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F**k the Rabbit.
The 130i is your car!
The 130i is your car!
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Originally Posted by 07530d' post='373275' date='Jan 3 2007, 08:58 PM
I am needing to replace my second car (dare not tell you what it is - I don't drive it), and always fancied a new Golf GTI 2.0 T FSI 200 with DSG auto box (6.9 to 60 - my E60 is about 6.5 with re-map)
Any one had a drive of the VW?, will I be pleased to drive it or sad?
I can't find a local dealer with a DSG version to test.
Convertible or coupe not practical - my wife will mainly use it to ferry 2 sub 10 yr old kids about
4 year old M3?
E60 is staying for 3 more years
Suggestions please![Think](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/think.gif)
Any one had a drive of the VW?, will I be pleased to drive it or sad?
I can't find a local dealer with a DSG version to test.
Convertible or coupe not practical - my wife will mainly use it to ferry 2 sub 10 yr old kids about
4 year old M3?
E60 is staying for 3 more years
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Suggestions please
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Hot dawg Ricracing-tell it like it is! I was howling when I saw your post!!!! We do not have the 130 in the US- but I think I agree-in fact what about the Twin Turbo in the 1 series-isn't that going to happen? Now there's a nice runabout!
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Originally Posted by Vinman' post='373284' date='Jan 3 2007, 09:09 PM
Hot dawg Ricracing-tell it like it is! I was howling when I saw your post!!!! We do not have the 130 in the US- but I think I agree-in fact what about the Twin Turbo in the 1 series-isn't that going to happen? Now there's a nice runabout!
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The 135i 2d and coup? is coming to US!
Shoot and eat the Rabbit!
Shoot and eat the Rabbit!
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='373286' date='Jan 3 2007, 08:15 PM
The 135i 2d and coup? is coming to US!
Shoot and eat the Rabbit!
Shoot and eat the Rabbit!
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Originally Posted by 07530d' post='373291' date='Jan 3 2007, 10:33 PM
My budget does not go beyond 20K GBP :thumbsdown:
What do you think a 130i would cost in the US?
A 525i costs, with very much better opitions, in the US $44k
and that is only about 33,5 k Euros.
Get your cars for almost free in the US...
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I would look for a used R32
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Originally Posted by Bedford530i' post='373302' date='Jan 3 2007, 08:57 PM
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Would I ever drive the E60 again?