VW Golf GTD...

[Polyal]

Can I ask how you went with three car seats in the back? Did you do the same to the Golf?

[Nic85]

I never saw much point in the GTD. Same engine, only a slight increase in power and torque, but $10k more expensive than a 103TDi. By the time you put a couple of options on the GTD and pay on roads etc it'll be $50k. Complete rip off, IMO. The GTi is the same. I almost bought a GTi last year. Test drove one, liked it, went to talk price and the $42,990 RRP with leather, wheels and Bi-Xenons, plus onroads etc came to $58k. I mean, huh??

[SumoDog68]

I would consider new Mazda CX5 diesel which comes with 6 speed auto - quite nice..

[Nic85]

Originally Posted by SumoDog68

I would consider new Mazda CX5 diesel which comes with 6 speed auto - quite nice..

Good call. The Mazda will have more equipment and probably work out cheaper, have a much better engine and gearbox.

[Russ]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Matty if this is to far off topic then sorry, but Im in the same boat as you when looking for another run about for the missus.

Is this Audi basically a Golf with a "better" badge?

http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/de...5&sort=default

Also if your interested I cant seem to go past these pugs for value for money.

http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/de...rice:Min,Max~1

I like the styling and the specs are good, seems to be heaps of room and some have massive sunroofs too.

You can get 307 tourings for alot less aswell. Pug TDi's go for a long time when looked after from what I can tell.

This Audi only has the 1.9 TDI engine which although it goes well and is frugal on fuel it doesn't have anywhere near the grunt of the 2.0 Golf which in comparison for the standard TDI you're looking at 103 kw / 320 Nm and the GTD is 125kw / 350 Nm. Before anyone buys one of the new diesels it is important to realise that they need to be driven for reasonable distances at fairly regular intervals as well due to them being fitted with DPF's (diesel particulate filters). If the majority of your driving will be around town and short commutes then I would recommend going with the petrol variants, but if you are doing a lot of highway mileage then you can't go past the diesels for economy and torque. I owned a Golf GTD prior to buying my petrol Focus and although I miss the power and economy at times the petrol is the better option now for my type of driving.

[Matty4]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Can I ask how you went with three car seats in the back? Did you do the same to the Golf?

My kids are 13, 10 & 8.............all well out of car seats and boosters
We will never use this car as a family of 5, it is purely for school runs and suburban driving, and when my wife needs a bigger car she can take mine and I'll take the Focus to work.

I do 100k a day to and from work with 50% of that at freeway speeds. Was well aware of DPF issues so a trip to work once a fortnight or so will clear it.
It's approx 10k's to my kids school also, so no issues there.

[Mechan1k]

One thing with the Mazdas ... to consider.
As I was considering one ... they use a new "enviro-friendly" wet on wet paint system.

Which means .... it's crap ... the first bird dropping (even if cleaned off immediately) ... ruins the paint. The clear is that soft that when machine polishing you have to be careful otherwise damage can be done to the clearcoat.

The Euro vehicle has a much better paint system and is much harder than our Ford as well. Better finish and durability.

The Mazda paint is not suited to our climate and conditions .. full stop.

[v8snerlo]

Did you consider a diesel Jetta? Our Jetta has a bigger boot than my falcon. My Jetta is a GTI in disguise. All the same running gear, engine and gearbox, except in a sedan body! Goes like stink and isn't that bad on the juice. Sitting on 117km/hr out on the freeway, I get about 7.2L/100km. That's pretty good considering the acceleration potential. The diesels are the same as in the Golfs. My Jetta is a 2006 model and I think the brand new ones are a touch smaller in the boot, but they are known for having a large boot if that is one of your requirements. Just food for thought.

[Matty4]

Well it's done.................
just put a deposit on a brand new Focus Titanium diesel with the Sport Exec pack (sunroof, HID's, adaptive cruise)
White was the colour of choice too...
Hopefully pick it up early next week.

Thanks to all who advised....

Pics will be uploaded when we get it.
./now just gotta detail and sell the Volvo, anyone want one??...hehe...

[GYRKIN GT]

Well done Matty4. Look forward to the photos. Volvo? Uhmmm, no thanks

[Mechan1k]

Nice ... looking forward to seeing it.