Golf Mk5 GTI vs BMW 120 vs Mini Cooper S
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Was in similar position to OP 3 months ago. I bought a 3-door manual Mk5 GTI on 85k with a good service history. Got a few minor issues to sort out (wind noise, remote locking works intermittently on driver's door) but seems solid overall. Leather has held up well. Uses a bit of oil but I think they all do. Not a thrilling drive but a satisfying one.
vacant-100 said:
ZX10R NIN said:
The Focus's do come in none lairy colours too & the engine is a real peach.
Thanks for all these, some food for thought in there... will check if any are local and perhaps have a look!Didn't consider the 3.2 A3 - is it generally a reliable engine?
Think I'll discount the 4-cylinder 1 series for now, heard some horror stories.
ZX10R NIN said:
vacant-100 said:
ZX10R NIN said:
The Focus's do come in none lairy colours too & the engine is a real peach.
Thanks for all these, some food for thought in there... will check if any are local and perhaps have a look!Didn't consider the 3.2 A3 - is it generally a reliable engine?
Think I'll discount the 4-cylinder 1 series for now, heard some horror stories.
So I'm still looking, having discounted the BMW 1-Series and A3 3.2 (tax is £500 a year on them) and Mini Cooper S (too small), I'm now torn between
Mk2 Focus ST - you seem to get a bit more for your money with these, and after a couple of test drives it's nicer than the Golf to drive in my opinion. Is there anything I need to be aware of with these other than the obvious, oil, cam belt, tyres etc?
Volvo C30 - I've not driven one of these and to be honest it's an outsider
Golf GTI Mk5 - I liked it, but actually prefer the Focus. Had some decent feedback on them though, so not sure I need too much more info on it.
Mk2 Focus ST - you seem to get a bit more for your money with these, and after a couple of test drives it's nicer than the Golf to drive in my opinion. Is there anything I need to be aware of with these other than the obvious, oil, cam belt, tyres etc?
Volvo C30 - I've not driven one of these and to be honest it's an outsider
Golf GTI Mk5 - I liked it, but actually prefer the Focus. Had some decent feedback on them though, so not sure I need too much more info on it.
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