Golf 103 - unnecessary item?

[gregozedobe]

It's a a lot of technology for a lot of money ...... $42500 on road.

Fixed for you

[rosslm]

I seem to remember paying $48K 18 years ago for a top line HSV, today that equates to 100K, so I'll say it again what I'm getting for 42.5K is a real bargain. What NEW car would you suggest instead? I tried a lot of cars and nothing this side of 60K is as refined as the Golf

[gregozedobe]

What NEW car would you suggest instead? I tried a lot of cars and nothing this side of 60K is as refined as the Golf

Settle tiger, didn't you notice I used the to show I wasn't really serious ?

As far as other new cars go lot depends on what YOUR priorities and preferences are (they are likely to be quite different to mine). Did you have a good look at the Octavia range of models when you were looking ? The Oz owners of Octys are mostly very happy with them.

Just make sure you take into account the std equipment and price of options, as otherwise you are comparing oranges with limes. I found the 1.8 TSI engine was a real honey when I test drove them, and the boot space is WAY bigger than a Golf. Some dealers were recently doing spectacular driveaway prices on 2008 build stock (eg $32,990 driveaway for a 2008 vRS hatch ! )

[rosslm]

I'm sure the Skoda's are a good deal, I tried the new superb diesel beautifully built but I found the ride to harsh. Same technology as VW and very well put together. But in refinement the Golf VI is a generation ahead in terms of NVH, yes Golf has a small boot but with the hatch and fold down rear seat it's versatile enough.

[gregozedobe]

As I said, personal priorities and preferences vary widely. Re ride harshness in Skodas - in the UK a lot of owners fit Koni FSD shockers to give a better ride and (supposedly) better handling as well, but from what I've read they are biased towards the comfort end of the spectrum rather than performance.

I'm sure you will be very happy in your new Golf, and that is all that counts

[golfmk6]

I will trade in my new GOLF TDI for th GTD.. it's a nice car...