GTD was priced too close to GTI -$5k difference at least required in terms of performance,and to pull the non diesel converts.
Current:12 Golf GTD, Mods on order -Bluefin Remap, Mods planned-plenty
Former:08 GT Sport TDI DSG Bluefin, HPA SHS Coilovers,H&R Swaybars with Whiteline Adj Links
Take a drive in the latest 3 series and you won't even know where to start if it doesn't have the adaptive suspension. The rear end constantly bottoms out over large bumps and undulations, on the dynamometer the engine was bouncing on its mounts at 1.3khz. The car is a real disappointment, Mercedes C class still leads the pack with the new IS set to please those that were disappointed with the new 3 series. The old one however, was a drivers dream...
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I have the F30 328i. Make sure you test the 320d on the freeway and coarse chip road before making the switch.
The sound insulation is not exactly refined. I am disappointed in this one aspect of the car as to me it indicates build quality.
FWIW I chose the 328i over the 320d because i couldnt get over BMW's diesel noise.
It is disappointing the GTD isnt coming to Oz if the rumour is true. It would be one heck of a car with less weight and more power.
Skoda Octavia Mk3
(sold) Golf Mark 6 Comfortline 118
(sold) Golf Mark5 Comfortline Manual 2.0 FSI
Well after doing the numbers and test driving a highline TDI and TSI one after the other, I've ordered a 103TSI as my preferred city car. In the absence of a more premium diesel model (GTD), I could not ignore the responsiveness and economy of the TSI, at least for what I need (want ).
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I'm doing 50,000km a year so the money is actually worth it for the diesel. 85% of that is on the freeway, so it makes sense for me. If I wasn't I wouldn't bother with a diesel. It's unfortunately becoming a business rather than emotional decision. Hence my choice between getting a mile muncher or catching the train during the week and having something like a Saab 9000 to waft around in for work and a secondhand Boxster S for weekend.
I was impressed with the 320D but that had the M power pack so better suspension etc.
I'm coming from a Golf R so not the last word in noise suppression to be honest.
They only had the 328i in normal suspension, and I'd only get it with the M suspension pack anyway, so might find out with other dealers. There is more fuel usage but it is a very fuel efficient engine for what it is.
Audi S3. Sold
Golf R. Sold
Citroen DS3 Dsport. Sold
2016 Skoda Octavia RS Wagon.
Off topic but fwiw it is true the adaptive is mandatory. I haven't driven a passive sports suspension but the adaptive on my car feels so much better tied down on the big undulations and hits on suburban and freeway.
I felt the R was quiet on the racetrack at eastern creek even at high speeds.
I wanted to test the TDI highline but the dealer was closing for the day. i expect that to be quieter than the BMW F30. If you are doing mostly freeway wouldn't you want a quieter car at freeway cruising speeds like the golf?
Skoda Octavia Mk3
(sold) Golf Mark 6 Comfortline 118
(sold) Golf Mark5 Comfortline Manual 2.0 FSI
Depends on tyres. My Golf is much quieter on the Eagle F1 asym 2s that I have now than the Bridgestones it came with. It was loud as hell on them.
I wouldn't touch the TDI highline as VW are unable to build a reliable automatic transmission and think Australians are too stupid to work out how to use 3 pedals. Other wise I'd get one as a motorway mile muncher.
Audi S3. Sold
Golf R. Sold
Citroen DS3 Dsport. Sold
2016 Skoda Octavia RS Wagon.
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