What would your next car be after the Polo GTI?

[Lemonskin]

Did somebody mention the new Skoda Octavia RS??

I ordered the new RS Combi, all the specs including Tech Pack, Adaptive Cruise, Bi-Xenon headlamps with swivel, glass sunroof, keyless start and entry etc Everything except leather seats. You name it I got it!

Pick it up in September.

Someone want to buy my 6R GTI Polo?

Matt.

http://MattJelonek.com

I think there's a correlation between Polo GTI owners and a desire for the Octavia RS. I think a lot of us bought the 6R GTI because it offered 90% of the performance of the Golf GTI in a much cheaper package. Similarly, the Octavia RS is a bargain version of the GTI.

I really must get to a Skoda dealership and drive the RS, to see just how close to the GTI's dynamics it is.

Congrats on the purchase too, BTW

[Lemonskin]

Sure do, isn't fantastic, but I have been sitting in lots of awful traffic etc lately which hasn't helped.

I don't know what I'd go for next. The Interiors still put me off the WRX's though. But I've also considered everything from an Evoque to a 3 series so my tastes in cars are all over the place of late!

Considered the Mk7 GTI? Drive it. You'll love it

[RoknRob]

Why not a used Mk6 R for similar money?

Pros and cons.
Debate!

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[Lemonskin]

Why not a used Mk6 R for similar money?

Pros and cons.
Debate!

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This was basically my conundrum. I wanted something aorund $45k drive away, and in the end the 4 cars I really considered were the MK7 GTI, Mk6 R, Scirocco R, and Octavia RS wagon. My pros and cons were...

MK7 Golf Pro’s
• It’s the new model
• Improved over the old GTI
• Such a nice interior
• New model
MK7 Golf Con’s
• Styling a little bland
• Expensive (for me)
• THAT 5.8” screen...

MK6 R Pro’s
• Fasssst!
• Good looks (Best looking mk6)
• All wheel drive
MK6 R Con’s
• Already a generation old
• Expensive for a car that is already superceded.
• Used

Scirocco R Pro’s
• Sexier than the Golf
• Same R engine
• Exclusivity
Scirocco R Cons
• In Europe, it’s already 7 years old
• Parts more expensive
• Used

Octavia RS Pro’s
• Cheaper than the GTI
• More spacious + comes in a wagon (practical)
• New model
• 8” screen
Octavia RS Con’s
• Resale
• Not a good looking as the Golf (subjective I know)
• Parts and servicing more expensive
• Skoda’s future in Aus unclear (low sales)

Basically I preferred the GTI and found one for a good price. The Octavia RS was still a month away from release so I didn't get a chance to test drive it, despite my bizarre love for wagons.

[RoknRob]

Good summary!
I'm not so sure that Newness is a pro, however.
I broke my own rule to never buy the first iteration of a car when I bought my Polo GTI, and boy, have I been stung!
I agree, it is SO tempting, though!

Another pro of buying 2nd hand : less time to wait for the car's warranty to expire, and then it's bring on the mods! (But, of course, the price you pay is
.. Less warranty!)

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[Lemonskin]

Good summary!
I'm not so sure that Newness is a pro, however.
I broke my own rule to never buy the first iteration of a car when I bought my Polo GTI, and boy, have I been stung!
I agree, it is SO tempting, though!

Another pro of buying 2nd hand : less time to wait for the car's warranty to expire, and then it's bring on the mods! (But, of course, the price you pay is
.. Less warranty!)

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When it comes to Volkswagens, my theory is that more warranty = good!

[Tig19R]

Considered the Mk7 GTI? Drive it. You'll love it

I do drool over the photos you put on Instagram I admit Especially that colour! But think maybe something a bit different for my new car., still at least 2 years away though I'd say.

Been looking at the A3 Sedan though, looks nice! Anyone got any thoughts on it?

[j123]

I do drool over the photos you put on Instagram I admit Especially that colour! But think maybe something a bit different for my new car., still at least 2 years away though I'd say.

Been looking at the A3 Sedan though, looks nice! Anyone got any thoughts on it?

Sharpest looking sedan to have been released in a while. I've seen one at my work carpark, it's just got the right proportions, lines...and I'm sure it drives as competently as the hatchback. Not to mention the interior.
Not a fan of the hatch?

[MJKooLio]

Rather an estate version of the A3 but yes I believe it's a good looking car

[Tig19R]

Sharpest looking sedan to have been released in a while. I've seen one at my work carpark, it's just got the right proportions, lines...and I'm sure it drives as competently as the hatchback. Not to mention the interior.
Not a fan of the hatch?

Honestly no, not a fan of the A3 hatch, it just looks like the previous one, a bit dated, and a tad bland in my opinion. But hey that's just me....