Golf mkV GTi thoughts?

[Rosco1692]

I'm thinking of buying a mkV GTi and just want to know what it's like to live with and if it's a suitable car for a 22 y/o coming from a 1.2 clio. Would prefer DSG obviously but difficult to find a decent one with that. Any information would be great. It's between the gti, bmw 130i or an audi 2L fsi a3.
Cheers!

[Rosco1692]

Thanks for the reply Maracus.
I've seen a 2006 black 3dr ~60k standard spec and recent cambelt change for £7000, is this price reasonable? This is only the second car I'm buying as the clio was my first car. I would mostly be doing town driving and not a lot of miles, so I think I could cope with 30mpg.

[Rosco1692]

Aye with this one I'd need to do a few mods - touchscreen display, armrest, steering wheel controls etc. would this be too pricey?

[Rosco1692]

Is it easy to manoeuvre, and is it agile? I find the clio fun to drive as It is nimble and can fit through right spaces with ease etc. and does it slide out at corners?

[Rosco1692]

Is it a rewarding drive in the gti? Does it make you happy every time you drive it or does it get boring and a chore? Do you prefer your cooper S?

[Rosco1692]

andrewparker said:

Lol, why obviously?

Just because of what folk were saying about the DSG performance and economy. Is the manual better/more fun?

[Rosco1692]

It's now between the gti and the a3 (the a3 being 2-3k cheaper with the same mileage). Am I right in saying the 2006 a3 2L FSI is only 150bhp? Has anyone drove one before?

[Rosco1692]

andrewparker said:

Word of warning - drive the A3 before you decide it is an option. IMO the GTI is a vastly superior drive.

Is the a3 a bad car? Lol you're not going to hurt my feelings by saying it is.