Golf mk6 gti or something else?

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So there is some potential that things could work out for me and I would definitely be in the mood for a new car.

Looking to buy out the box (i know all the implications etc) and in the price range of the gti (330k).
Am thinking i might want to make the stretch and get a 120d coupe though...

Which would you recommend? Anything else i should be looking at in this range?

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why do they brand it as TSI?
from what i understand its not the TSI motor (turbo supercharged??) its just a normal 2.0T?
 
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It's turbo- and supercharged. Go for the golf gti since there's already tons of them on the road, the scirocco needs to maintain its exclusivity :D
 
UnUnOctium said:
It's turbo- and supercharged. Go for the golf gti since there's already tons of them on the road, the scirocco needs to maintain its exclusivity :D
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yeah...it is a bit common...but that doesnt bother me as much as it used to
 
Well, what kind of car are you looking for specifically? Does it have to be a performance hatch, or are you open to anything new under R330k?
 
BCO said:
Well, what kind of car are you looking for specifically? Does it have to be a performance hatch, or are you open to anything new under R330k?
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i am looking for some decent performance (sub 8 sec 0-100), prob looking at kids in 2 years or so...so needs to accomodate them...
Figure the GTI seems a solid buy, it satisfies all criteria and hopefully will hold value when i need to flog it....the 120d coupe just looks stunning, interior bit bland, but it goes well, and i will be doing around 1500km - 2000km a month, so a diesel would be nice and economic..

Nothing else has really "jumped" out at me
 
tau1z said:
i am looking for some decent performance (sub 8 sec 0-100), prob looking at kids in 2 years or so...so needs to accomodate them...
Figure the GTI seems a solid buy, it satisfies all criteria and hopefully will hold value when i need to flog it....the 120d coupe just looks stunning, interior bit bland, but it goes well, and i will be doing around 1500km - 2000km a month, so a diesel would be nice and economic..

Nothing else has really "jumped" out at me
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It's a solid choice, given the criteria you're looking at.
 
tau1z said:
i am looking for some decent performance (sub 8 sec 0-100), prob looking at kids in 2 years or so...so needs to accomodate them...
Figure the GTI seems a solid buy, it satisfies all criteria and hopefully will hold value when i need to flog it....the 120d coupe just looks stunning, interior bit bland, but it goes well, and i will be doing around 1500km - 2000km a month, so a diesel would be nice and economic..

Nothing else has really "jumped" out at me
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120d will drop like a rock in terms of value. I mate of mine is trying to flog his but dealers offer nothing in terms of trade-in.
 
tau1z said:
i am looking for some decent performance (sub 8 sec 0-100), prob looking at kids in 2 years or so...so needs to accomodate them...
Figure the GTI seems a solid buy, it satisfies all criteria and hopefully will hold value when i need to flog it....the 120d coupe just looks stunning, interior bit bland, but it goes well, and i will be doing around 1500km - 2000km a month, so a diesel would be nice and economic..

Nothing else has really "jumped" out at me
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If you looking at kids and a GTI in the same time frame, forget it. If you looking to flog it before the kids come, then enjoy the speed of a hatch while you can. I did the same. Had my 2.0T for 2 years before had to sell for a Merc - kids take up a lot of space (and so do golf clubs).
 
superskully said:
If you looking at kids and a GTI in the same time frame, forget it. If you looking to flog it before the kids come, then enjoy the speed of a hatch while you can. I did the same. Had my 2.0T for 2 years before had to sell for a Merc - kids take up a lot of space (and so do golf clubs).
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I was under the impression it would have no issues with kids in terms of space? I have no idea on how much space etc kids need though?? But will def keep it longer than 2 years, especially if buying out the box..

seanyp00h said:
What about the new Reneault Megane Sport Cup?

http://www.renaultsportsa.co.za/megane_specs.php
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Nice!!! Interior looks sub standard though.... cant find a price?

BCO said:
I think he wants good resale.
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Yeah, and if it follows trend..i will lose plenty on it
 
well the MK6 GTi is not selling as well as VW though it would.....hence the rush for the Golf 7 to be launched asap...late 2011/early 2012...

and also, everyone seeing you on the road in a MK6 GTi will laught at you thinking you got shafted in the rear by VW....falling for a face-lifted MK5....

I would consider the upcoming Renault Megane GT....
 
Fazda said:
Why not a new WRX at 369?

All wheel drive
Turbo
Superb handling
195kw
0-100 6 sec
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I had a look at it, but my ceiling is around 330k.... extra 39k doesnt sound like a heck of alot, but i need to set a limit somewhere.....
Love the car though, but i also dont want to be driving a wrx wishing i had the STI...
 
Golf 6 GTI - best bang for buck and possibly best resale on the market.
 
tau1z said:
I was under the impression it would have no issues with kids in terms of space? I have no idea on how much space etc kids need though?? But will def keep it longer than 2 years, especially if buying out the box..
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Let me put it this way.
Pram - bloody huge things. Takes up 60% of the boot in a Merc, i am sure it will struggle in a Golf.
Also, remember the Pram, u tend to leave in boot - cos u get a bit lazy taking it in and out... so u end up buying groceries or ... damn the boot is already full.
Babies have a lot of stuff, have luggage bags that is bigger than yours, and the wife i am sure will want to pack everything of the babies in the boot.
With new babies also come people that you may have to cart around, like parents and in-laws frequently travelling...
If i think a Merc is small, a Golf will defn be 2 small.
Take the GTO, enjoy it, and sell for an A4 or SUV when the baby comes.
 
superskully said:
Let me put it this way.
Pram - bloody huge things. Takes up 60% of the boot in a Merc, i am sure it will struggle in a Golf.
Also, remember the Pram, u tend to leave in boot - cos u get a bit lazy taking it in and out... so u end up buying groceries or ... damn the boot is already full.
Babies have a lot of stuff, have luggage bags that is bigger than yours, and the wife i am sure will want to pack everything of the babies in the boot.
With new babies also come people that you may have to cart around, like parents and in-laws frequently travelling...
If i think a Merc is small, a Golf will defn be 2 small.
Take the GTO, enjoy it, and sell for an A4 or SUV when the baby comes.
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Ah....i see.....it sounds like an overall painful experience :)
GTI or scirocco then? They are same price?
 
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