VW Golf GTD or Audi A3 TDI..... I might buy one
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I've just read it's the same engine in both, but I think the Golf is more iconic tho. It's stood the test of time for sure.
A mate has a A3 who swears by them but I don't know. I prefer the styling on the front of the Golf. Also my mate's always having to tinker with the turbo on his A3 but it's getting old now.
A mate has a A3 who swears by them but I don't know. I prefer the styling on the front of the Golf. Also my mate's always having to tinker with the turbo on his A3 but it's getting old now.
I'd like to see what the new A3 looks like because better styling is one of the reasons I like the Golf. But I can't afford a new Audi A3. I'll be looking at second hand ones.
The are very similar cars. That's one of the reasons that it's hard to choose. Looks like the turbo on Golf might be more linear which is something I prefer. I don't want something that's got a massive turbo lag.
The are very similar cars. That's one of the reasons that it's hard to choose. Looks like the turbo on Golf might be more linear which is something I prefer. I don't want something that's got a massive turbo lag.
The Crack Fox said:
garynuman said:
The are very similar cars. That's one of the reasons that it's hard to choose.
Open your eyes ! It's the same boring Germanic platform-share stuff in different lederhosen ! I've have had both A3 and Golf in various specs. Both duller than dull. Go and look at a Seat or Skoda. Then have a hard look at a 1 series.
Maybe it's just me but I certainly see more Audi A3's on the road than VW Golf's - so in a wierd way I'd consider the Golf more 'exclusive'.
(Although that might be because some A3 owners drive like c
ks so I tend notice them more where as the Golf is more discrete.) 
Between the Golf and the A3 I'd take the Golf everytime, as others have said though the Seat and Skoda are also worth a look.
(Although that might be because some A3 owners drive like c
ks so I tend notice them more where as the Golf is more discrete.) Between the Golf and the A3 I'd take the Golf everytime, as others have said though the Seat and Skoda are also worth a look.
The 8P A3 is due to be replaced in the next 12months. That is the only reason I would buy the MKV1 Golf (even though the chassis/drivetrain is the same at the moment). We have an 8P/MkV-V1, the 8P interior is far superior with respect to interior materials e.g. carpets pile quality/plastics...and general solidity.
anonymous said:
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Oh yes , I know how image affects some people in their decisions making. I thought there was a reason why the op didn't include fords , Mazda , Skoda etc his post . If he wants a decent car without the ££££ sign attached to it then VW is the way forward even though costs are very similar between all 3
ok well made and everything but just boringfrosted said:
You can listen to that if you think image doesn't matter , I think it matters in my life , the BMW has a better image than the golf not so sure about the a3, the 1series drives better and it may be that it's cheaper on diesel
Ooh, I don't agree with that . A 1 series has a horrid dash ad tiny back seats, and has the image of the cheapest BMW, whereas a Golf is just a Golf - it's what you buy when you're not into marketing etc and have a life to get on with. Imo.
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