Your opinion on this car?
- Thread starter Neo
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Solitude
Mr. Nice Guy
It's pretty. That's about all I can say. Unfortunately I don't know much about cars.
I can tell you one thing though. I currently drive a 4x4 and the thing eats fuel like you can't believe. My next car is mostly going to be determined on fuel consumption. So I don't know what this Golf's fuel consumption is, but it's something worth looking at with the fuel prices going through the roof.
I can tell you one thing though. I currently drive a 4x4 and the thing eats fuel like you can't believe. My next car is mostly going to be determined on fuel consumption. So I don't know what this Golf's fuel consumption is, but it's something worth looking at with the fuel prices going through the roof.
axon1988
New member
It's fuel consumption is okayish... for it's size it's actually quite thirsty! But in any case, I hate the mags... the color is one that shows scratches easily, and it's a tough color to find in case you need to do some panel beating or painting.
The car isn't bad, it's a solid ride with reasonable comforts. But it's a hatchback, and an expensive hatchback at that...
I would rather go for something else... Like these:
http://www.vw.co.za/en/models/polo_sedan.html
http://www.mccarthylimited.co.za/6/VehicleID/10275
Or something like that, bigger engine... better comfort... better looks (lancer)... same quality build... good resell value.
The car isn't bad, it's a solid ride with reasonable comforts. But it's a hatchback, and an expensive hatchback at that...
I would rather go for something else... Like these:
http://www.vw.co.za/en/models/polo_sedan.html
http://www.mccarthylimited.co.za/6/VehicleID/10275
Or something like that, bigger engine... better comfort... better looks (lancer)... same quality build... good resell value.
Dan
Makhulu Silverback
If you're set on the VW stable go for the Polo GTI rather. It's ever so slightly quicker to 100 than the (significantly more expensive) GTI and a helluva fun drive.
If you're looking to fork out that much cash though I'd recommend test driving the Mito or the shit-hot A1. The DS3 is also a blast if you're willing to risk a Frog car
If you're looking to fork out that much cash though I'd recommend test driving the Mito or the shit-hot A1. The DS3 is also a blast if you're willing to risk a Frog car
m3n4ce
New member
I also have 4x4 (Triton 2.5D 4x2 actually) and my Fuel consumption isnt great, around 11L/100km in town, but I gladly pay it. The sheer size of the vehicle, you can see over people in traffic etc etc etc, makes it worth it. IMO
Thanks for the comments guys.
I also looked at the Polo GTi and I have to admit, the quality on the inside is nice, until you compare it to that of the Golf GTi - then you start to see where they cut corners. After all, it's still only a Polo, and it shows. As for the performance between the Polo and the Golf - I've seen a couple of Youtube clips and the GTi is stronger and slightly faster than the Polo - even though their 0-100 times are quoted as being the same.
Also, the Polo has NO option of Xenons in South Africa, and the panoramic roof that it can come with DOESN'T close on the inside OR open up - so it's a piece of glass designed to bake the occupants. So yeah - you'd have to be pretty biased or clueless to prefer the Polo over the Golf if you had the money to spend on the Golf. If you're on a tight budget, the Polo would be "ok".
I also looked at the Polo GTi and I have to admit, the quality on the inside is nice, until you compare it to that of the Golf GTi - then you start to see where they cut corners. After all, it's still only a Polo, and it shows. As for the performance between the Polo and the Golf - I've seen a couple of Youtube clips and the GTi is stronger and slightly faster than the Polo - even though their 0-100 times are quoted as being the same.
Also, the Polo has NO option of Xenons in South Africa, and the panoramic roof that it can come with DOESN'T close on the inside OR open up - so it's a piece of glass designed to bake the occupants. So yeah - you'd have to be pretty biased or clueless to prefer the Polo over the Golf if you had the money to spend on the Golf. If you're on a tight budget, the Polo would be "ok".
Also, I've heard the scooby's in SA are rather unreliable?
OGBuzz
New member
U must be hearing wrong
Extremely tought machines
level of engineering is very good, remember okes drive the HELL out of them and they still go
they often been compared to the good ol toyota Hilux which we all know is dam relaible (top gear anyone?)
NOtT from what i hear
Honda Civics ont he other hand are known for thier issues and more so Renualt :|
Extremely tought machines
level of engineering is very good, remember okes drive the HELL out of them and they still go
they often been compared to the good ol toyota Hilux which we all know is dam relaible (top gear anyone?)
NOtT from what i hear
Honda Civics ont he other hand are known for thier issues and more so Renualt :|
Maplassie
AK47 Pew Pew
Dan
Makhulu Silverback
Dude, my wife and I were following the development of the A1 since day 1. When it was finally released in SA we rushed to our nearest Audi dealership and were CRUSHED when we saw the rear-end of this, otherwise good-looking, car. The rear end spoils it. The lights "hanging" over the lip of the boot looks CRAP, and that's putting it mildly.
Also, it doesn't compare in value when you put it next to the Polo GTi.
p.s XeroS1x, I hope you're talking about the Polo GTi when you compare "looks" with the A1. Seriously the Golf GTi is a better looking car and way more expensive as well. (why the hell did this turn into Polo GTI thread??)