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Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:02 am
by BeezerDiesel
polo1.8t wrote:I have to disagree. I recently drove a Golf GTi and I was very very impressed. I thought it would feel heavy and too wide, as I've heard reports. However, the feel of the car soon very much compared to the Polo, didn't feel much wider, no more heavier & far nicer to drive. The suspension was perfect, bumps/imperfections were easily gotten rid of, through bends it remained composed! Infact I'm so impressed I've added it to my list of "next cars"
I like the Leon Cupra myself. My dad's TDI drives so well, feels like it's on rails. Great handling and steering, really hard suspension tho which spoils the overall package. Plus used values won't be as strong as the Golf
Your Dad drives a Leon? Cool dude!
Yeah the new model's handling has come on leaps and bounds and I'd really like a mk2 Cupra sometime in the future. I had an old shape Cupra with Upsolute remap and it was a great car!
As for the Golf GTI, I wasn't putting it down in any way. Really accomplished all rounder. Fantastic ride and handling balance compared to the older ones but it is a big car compared to the Polo. The Polo is much more agile on B roads, but in all other areas is completely out classed by the Golf except in price: £5k cheaper for an equivalent Polo GTI! And that £5k saving is why most of us here have the baby GTI not big brother!
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:07 am
by BeezerDiesel
FlashBstard wrote:You are right regarding the R32. Had a drive today, It was for me to use when not using the Jag. I would never get rid of the Jag, its a specimin at 2004 13k miles 4.2 supercharged. I think its one of those vehicles that when you drive something else you realise what the Jag can do. The Golf seemed flat so your comment is right. The Polo is great for short journeys so no complaints there. I did find the Golf very comfortable and very steady on corners. Must stop getting theses whims. I am not very impressed with the new Jag XF as the new XFR will be about £70k I will be giving it a miss. The residuals believe it or believe it not are good paid £20k in May this year, value today as been offered by private buyer £21500 cash. Was very tempted. The Jaguar has a lot of Character which nowadays is very difficult to get and I think if I let it go I would live to regret it. Jaguar only made 1700 of the S Type R.
I think the Jag is definately modern classic material. Wrap it up warm and keep it for best, then maybe get something like a Leon FR Diesel for doing the business miles in. Just my tuppence worth though!
Punchy engine, excellent chassis and easy on the wallet. Plus it's not going to be replaced soon unlike the Golf.
Blimey I've nearly talked myself into one now! Anyone want to buy a sorted Polo GTI????
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 9:07 am
by Jeff GTi
IL BUY YOUR GOLF v STEERING WHEEL HAHA
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 4:48 am
by BeezerDiesel
The speed I get through cars Jeff, you never know.....
I'm certainly not leaving my lovely steering wheel in there if I p/x it in some rip off merchant dealership!!! I'm more fond of that steering wheel than the rest of the car put together
