What would your next car be after the Polo GTI?

[JonW]

Kinda sad day, I listed my Gti for sale today:
FS Low miles MY12.5 Polo GTi 3 Door in Shadow Blue with RVC

Now im looking for something larger and just as fun, so came back to this thread... some good ideas in here, Thanks all!

[danielv10]

Ah, sad to see you go Jon. It was a fair while back when we had our meet up! What's next on the cards? I've been getting the itch but CFO says no.

[JonW]

Hey! I really dont know, tempted to go back to a WRX as the new one is well thought of, but its a lot of money for much the same 'go' :/ what have you been thinking? Perhaps we'll be at another meet with our new steads?

[danielv10]

The new WRX does look good but I'd agree with you there.
Personally would like something bigger and plushy. I feel like I am past the zoom stage
Audi S3 would be something I'd love to step up to. Trying to subtly drop hints at the CFO. Or could settle for the Tesla Model S. Ha! Not in a million years! Might wait for the Model 3 to be released as these cars are amazing.

[JonW]

bigger n plushier sounds 'comfy'. Bizarrely, for a bit I did consider a commodore LS3 ute, last of V8s n all that, but, well... LOL
I have a friend with a Tesla, its quite something really.... but too much money for lil ole me :/
I think your CFO and mine must be related or at least cut from the same mould... hmmm...

[Mi16 Man]

Does this sound bad but the last XR6T does tempt me!

Apart from that, an S3 Liftback for sure.


MY13 Kluger KX-S AWD / MY16 Polo GTI

[JonW]

Interesting how many want to move to the S3 from the Polo Gti.

I should say that I did consider getting a new model Polo GTi but two things... one I need a larger car and fancy a change, otherwise i would just keep my MY12.5 as its only just run in. But.... sad to say I also didnt gel with the newer model... I wrote down my thoughts and found that it was better in some areas but worse in others than my older model... and after 10 days I was glad to have my car back, the 1.4 engine is just so revvy and fun even in D, wheras I had to run the MY15 in S to get anything near as much 'drive'. Im sure 6C owners enjoy their cars but after an extended test drive I just know that I would always miss the older engine if i just bought a new one thats for sure.

So, my search continues... tried the WRX CVT today. I live in the busiest part of Sydneys awful roads it seems so new car has to be auto sadly. Ive had a few manuals (Caterham, Alfa etc) the past few years and it sucked here. Have to say that the WRX CVT was frankly amazing for a CVT and the car drove very well, suspension seems less hard than the 6R as I detected bodyroll much to salesman's astonishment. We did fang it down some loose, pot holey roads with no cars on which was fun, but I felt that it was not as fast using my 'seat of the pants dyno' as Id have liked but I remember from the old one I had that it never felt fast when driving, but you always arrived at your destination earlier than you expected, so it covered ground like a boss.

Anyone have any thoughts on other cars to try round 50k or less? Im happy to guinepig if they sound interesting...

[OilBurna]

Golf R, gti performance pack?


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[JonW]

Good thoughts, I did wonder about the Golf, but sitting in one at the dealer (i was there this morning) it felt very much like I was just in a more modern and larger Polo, I was hoping for a different view from the seat really. I should try one tho, youre right, ta for reminding me.

[OilBurna]

Outside choice need bowls hat try Volvo v40 t5R although the new 4 cyl has lost the character of the 5 cyl


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