Five door fun - 130i or mk5 GTI?
Discussion
As above, I need 5 doors for family duties etc, but would like something that's as enjoyable to drive as possible. 130i is probably pushing it in terms of practicality, but I can buy a roof box if needed!
So which of the above would you buy? Or is there better.
Budget 8/10k, I don't like big, heavy, inefficient cars so looking at medium hatches. Currently have an EV1 Civic Type-S (the square looking one) which is brilliant but I'd like something quicker.
So which of the above would you buy? Or is there better.
Budget 8/10k, I don't like big, heavy, inefficient cars so looking at medium hatches. Currently have an EV1 Civic Type-S (the square looking one) which is brilliant but I'd like something quicker.
daemon said:
The GTI is probably the better all rounder.
But the 130i has a superb engine and is RWD.
Best to drive both and see what suits you.
Pretty much this. They're both accomplished cars but go about things differently. The Golf is better looking but I think it's a case of testing both and seeing which one puts the biggest smile on your face.But the 130i has a superb engine and is RWD.
Best to drive both and see what suits you.
danp said:
We've just about coped with an Audi A2 so hoping that the 1er is no worse than that for room!
Also the 130i is also ripe for tweaking, a new diff transforms the car.http://www.birdsauto.com/product-information/b1-dy...
The Golf is more practical but I think the 130i will be the more fun and in these days of diminishing cylinders i'd definitely be heading for the BMW.
Practicality of the 1 series is underestimated. I've had a Golf and a 1 series and in terms of practical boot space felt that there wasn't really a lot of difference.
However I'm only 5' 7" and didn't need any prams etc in the back.
I much much preferred the BMW to drive over the Golf (120d vs 2.0 TDi GT)
However I'm only 5' 7" and didn't need any prams etc in the back.
I much much preferred the BMW to drive over the Golf (120d vs 2.0 TDi GT)
The lack of space in the back of a 1-Series is massively overstated. I've personally travelled from Stoke on Trent to Bruges in the back of a 3 door 120d, and it was fine. I'm 6 foot 2 and the guy in the front seat was taller, no real issues. I've also managed to transport a 28" CRT in the boot of a 118d, that went straight in.
Having spent a lot of time driving Golf GTI's, and currently owning a 125i, I'd go for the 130i every time. Much more entertaining, and good lord, that engine in good.
Having spent a lot of time driving Golf GTI's, and currently owning a 125i, I'd go for the 130i every time. Much more entertaining, and good lord, that engine in good.
I went from an Octavia vRS (with the same 2.0TFSI engine as the mk5 GTI) to an E91 330I M-Sport (with, I think, the same engine as the earlier 130i).
Obviously these two cars will be different to drive than the Golf or the 1 series but on build quality and the engine alone, the BMW would win hands down for me. The engine especially is an absolute beauty. yes, the TFSI can be fiddled with to get some serious power but the noise the six makes is epic.
Obviously these two cars will be different to drive than the Golf or the 1 series but on build quality and the engine alone, the BMW would win hands down for me. The engine especially is an absolute beauty. yes, the TFSI can be fiddled with to get some serious power but the noise the six makes is epic.
danp said:
We've just about coped with an Audi A2 so hoping that the 1er is no worse than that for room!
It is, much worse. As I said /\, behind a driver of a bit above average height there is practically no leg-room in a E87 1 series. Why BMW thought a 5 door, two seater was a good idea I don't know.SS7
PS Ride quality of a 130i MSport on OE spec. run flats is shockingly bad
Edited by shoestring7 on Friday 10th October 12:24
Sister's OH runs a 1-Series 5-door. He's 6ft5, and I've sat behind him when he's been driving with no issues at all (I'm 5ft10).
The 3-litre BMW engine is awesome, and makes the package quite special. Plus, if you so wished, it's quite easy to fit an LSD to them and have some proper fun.
The 3-litre BMW engine is awesome, and makes the package quite special. Plus, if you so wished, it's quite easy to fit an LSD to them and have some proper fun.
shoestring7 said:
It is, much worse. As I said /\, behind a driver of a bit above average height there is practically no leg-room in a E87 1 series. Why BMW thought a 5 door, two seater was a good idea I don't know.
SS7
PS Ride quality of a 130i MSport on OE spec. run flats is shockingly bad
Will have to go and see how bad they are for room, and yes have read that non run flats plus the Birds kit transforms them (at a price!). I'm getting old so would like a modicum of comfort. ;-)SS7
PS Ride quality of a 130i MSport on OE spec. run flats is shockingly bad
Edited by shoestring7 on Friday 10th October 12:24
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