Golf GTI for a second car??????
01-03-2007, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Bazzman' post='373444' date='Jan 4 2007, 07:04 AM
I have driven the GTI with DSG and must say it is a fantastic car - I would definitely recommend this as a second car especially with the DSG gearbox
Could be my driving style of course. So be prepared for this car to be different things to different drivers.
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01-04-2007, 02:03 AM
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Got my wife a Golf 140 TDI with DSG box - great fun and very efficient. It's so fast with the changes and even blips throttle on downshifts. Why can't BMW offer this facility? :thumbsdown:
01-04-2007, 09:11 AM
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For what it's worth, Jeremy Clarkson likes the Mk5 Golf GTI. According to his review in the Times he says "What you get here is a 146mph sports car. And a convenient hatchback. All rolled into one. I?d buy a white one".
EVO magazine gave it 5 stars with the MoreGo 250 upgrade, so possibly get a used one from 2006 (nicely run in) and upgrade it...? Should be good fun. Build quality and refinement are nowhere near E60 standards, but I guess that's why you're keeping the 5 Series...
I seriously considered a Golf GTI, but ended up trading my E60 for an E92 - which is surprisingly practical for a sports coupe.
EVO magazine gave it 5 stars with the MoreGo 250 upgrade, so possibly get a used one from 2006 (nicely run in) and upgrade it...? Should be good fun. Build quality and refinement are nowhere near E60 standards, but I guess that's why you're keeping the 5 Series...
I seriously considered a Golf GTI, but ended up trading my E60 for an E92 - which is surprisingly practical for a sports coupe.
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Sorry to say but the C30 Volvo is a :thumbsdown: !
A Ford Focus with a premium price - rip off!
The Mini Cooper, soon as a brand new version, is it!
A Ford Focus with a premium price - rip off!
The Mini Cooper, soon as a brand new version, is it!
01-04-2007, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by bargamon' post='373330' date='Jan 3 2007, 02:40 PM
Subaru outback is a mule and new can be nice for under 25k.
But I dig the A3!
But I dig the A3!
01-04-2007, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by bargamon' post='373330' date='Jan 3 2007, 10:40 PM
Subaru outback is a mule and new can be nice for under 25k.
But I dig the A3!
But I dig the A3!
01-04-2007, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='373600' date='Jan 4 2007, 07:22 PM
Sorry to say but the C30 Volvo is a :thumbsdown: !
A Ford Focus with a premium price - rip off!
The Mini Cooper, soon as a brand new version, is it!
A Ford Focus with a premium price - rip off!
The Mini Cooper, soon as a brand new version, is it!
I liked how the old Mini drove, can't see why I wouldn't like the new one. But for me it looks like a girl's car with it's retro poppy styling, but that's a matter of taste.
The A3 2.0Tq is very quick, i was seriously beaten by one the other day. It was probably chip tuned, but that's my 530d too...
And BTW why is this thread in the 'E60 Discussion'?
01-05-2007, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ipp' post='373737' date='Jan 5 2007, 01:48 AM
And BTW why is this thread in the 'E60 Discussion'?
I suppose we all have wifes/girlfriends...
Just checked out some AutoBild tests on the net:
VW Golf 200 hp was their favorite but the Mini for the Lady...
01-05-2007, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='374026' date='Jan 5 2007, 08:32 PM
Must say that all these small cars look like "girlycars".
I suppose we all have wifes/girlfriends...
Just checked out some AutoBild tests on the net:
VW Golf 200 hp was their favorite but the Mini for the Lady...
I suppose we all have wifes/girlfriends...
Just checked out some AutoBild tests on the net:
VW Golf 200 hp was their favorite but the Mini for the Lady...
My wife would not get the weekly shopping in the back - was fun though
Sorry if I have posted in the wrong place, I would never enter a VW Forum though :thumbsdown: