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    brackie Guest

    Post Diesel daze: seven under-$30K diesel hatches (carpoint.com.au)

    They compared diesel hatches under $30k here in Oz. The VWs come up well!

    http://carpoint.com.au/car-review/2451753.aspx

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    I hate to say it, but I nearly go for the Astra because of the extra power and torque. Although you could send the VWs to APR etc.
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    Ha Ha, I thought I might get a bite from someone, even if it was only tongue in cheek.



    Quote Originally Posted by phaeton View Post
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    Yes it is tempting but VW wins in my heart
    Old Skool Passat Power Rules!!!
    1974 Passat LS with a SEAT 1.8, 32/36 Weber, full performance exhaust and a K&N filter. 80kw at the wheels??

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    Quote Originally Posted by vinderliker View Post
    I hate to say it, but I nearly go for the Astra because of the extra power and torque. Although you could send the VWs to APR etc.
    I had a new Astra rental car in Britain last year. One of the worst cars that I have ever driven. (The previous model was one of the best cars)

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    As I said I was only going for a wind. By the way where the TD Astras made?


    Quote Originally Posted by syncro View Post
    I had a new Astra rental car in Britain last year. One of the worst cars that I have ever driven. (The previous model was one of the best cars)
    Old Skool Passat Power Rules!!!
    1974 Passat LS with a SEAT 1.8, 32/36 Weber, full performance exhaust and a K&N filter. 80kw at the wheels??

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    i'd go the Golf TDi and tune it off its tits its a great platform the mk5
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