Stiff competition for the Mk7 Golf GTI - Second Edition

[DoggieHowser]

Conclusion - if Volkswagen isn't careful, I wouldn't be surprised if this ends up being be the car the GTI owners wanna graduate into.

[THE_EGG]

Indeed and here is a quote from Top Gear's review of the GTI
"Prices start at £25,845 for the 219bhp three-door, rising to £28,895 for the 229bhp five-door with the DSG (worryingly close to the BMW 135i’s £29,950). "

Knowing BMW though, the Golf would probably have more toys and wouldn't be likely to smash your pelvis going over speed bumps. Even so, the 135i is a considerably quicker car and I suspect a better driver's car.

[alebonau]

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Conclusion - if Volkswagen isn't careful, I wouldn't be surprised if this ends up being be the car the GTI owners wanna graduate into.

what do you mean ends up and wanna, I already made the switch !

but yeah comparisons with bmw 135i in uk hard to comprehend from our perspective here in australia where thats more audi S/RS territory I think !

[TuNeS]

Conclusion - if Volkswagen isn't careful, I wouldn't be surprised if this ends up being be the car the GTI owners wanna graduate into.

What really frustrates me is how we get bent over so severely in Australia. 30k for a CLA250! Ok he admits you need to option it up and it comes close to the 40k mark. Either way, 40k vs 60k is rubbish considering the power of our dollar at the moment.

[TuNeS]

what do you mean ends up and wanna, I already made the switch !

I skipped the switch and went straight to it! I know the Golf is awesome, but its aesthetics are so uninspiring - almost Camry like.

[DoggieHowser]

What really frustrates me is how we get bent over so severely in Australia. 30k for a CLA250! Ok he admits you need to option it up and it comes close to the 40k mark. Either way, 40k vs 60k is rubbish considering the power of our dollar at the moment.

You are preaching to the converted

[backdoc]

I skipped the switch and went straight to it! I know the Golf is awesome, but its aesthetics are so uninspiring - almost Camry like.

I love my golf, but there was nothing that inspired me between that and an M3 or a C63. Problem was I didn't have 175k to spend on a car. Enter CLA45 AMG. Stats that rival a 911, under 90k, head turning looks. Yes please.

[TuNeS]

I love my golf, but there was nothing that inspired me between that and an M3 or a C63. Problem was I didn't have 175k to spend on a car. Enter CLA45 AMG. Stats that rival a 911, under 90k, head turning looks. Yes please.

If you have a 90k budget for a car, your ability to be inspired moves to a new level

[alebonau]

Drive - Renault Megane GT Estate Review

renault 220 GT estate. more practical 5 door hatch version of the RS series. this one detuned and not quite as quick. good to see renault release someting like this. but no dual clutch transmission and manual only ... will loose a lot of sales here because of that.