Swapping Golf GT Sport 170ps tdi for 118d M-Sport 143ps

[Pferdestarke]

Guys, as the title suggests I am in a position at work to swap the Golf (57 plate, 70k miles)for the BMW. Clearly the BM is a far nicer place to sit, with all round quality being better than the rattly VW. It is also far more efficient and has ED with start/stop etc.

I specced the Golf from new and have loved its torque and driveability, but have become frustrated with its rattles and agricultural diesel lump. At 29, I'm ready for a little refinement that it doesn't have.

So, my dilemma? I think the BM will feel very underpowered compared the the VW and I don't know what to do.

What are your suggestions?

[Herbie58]

I actually think you'll have fun with the BMW, enough to cope with the loss of power anyway - it's a nippy little number.

I had a 318 M-Sport and putting aside the engine size, the sheer comfort of the BMW far exceeds my current Golf GTI. Don't get me wrong, the Golf has it's own plus points, but I'd take the lesser spec'd BMW any day - I just found the quality, comfort and drive to be of a much higher quality.