Help me decide!! - SV650.org

31-12-10, 01:39 PM

Right, my Astra will be three this April and as such, I am starting to think about new wheels. This time, I have decided I am not buying brand new (only bought Astra new as I got a deal with Vauxhall which saw me get a fair whack of money off) and I have two cars in mind that I REALLY like.

Choices are:

BMW 1 series 118d M Sport

or

Volkswagen Golf Mk5 2.0 GT TDI.

So I am going to put up a poll and then you lot can help me decide. Would be appreciated if you also gave me a reason for your decision!

Thank you please!!

dirtydog · 31-12-10, 01:42 PM

I'd get the golf without a second thought

31-12-10, 01:44 PM

Golf.

Treacle · 31-12-10, 01:44 PM

Golf! Golf! Golf!

You know it makes sense Nic.

Just a thought, how about the Seat Leon fr?

31-12-10, 01:45 PM

Golf is faster

31-12-10, 01:49 PM

Yep, not seeing many reasons so far guys!!

Treacle, I don't like the shape of the Leon. Never have. I had an Ibiza before and they are nice cars but although made by Volkswagen now, they don't have the same finish, quite cheapy inside I felt.

fizzwheel · 31-12-10, 01:54 PM

Golf

Mainly because I dont like BMW's I especially dislike the 1 series as having driven a couple of them. I though they werent very nice to drive or sit in.

I dont know what they are like now, but I'd have thought, that the Golf will hold its value a little better than the BMW and also it'll cost less to service to.

31-12-10, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtydog

I'd get the golf without a second thought

+1.
Ive got mk5 tdi and its a great car, its only the 115hp but goes pretty well so im sure the extra power would make it much better.
I average well over 40+mpg and i dont use mine for commuting so its all small town trips and ive got a heavy right foot.
Also, the golf will be better in the snow and ice cos beemers are notoriously bad in the snow.

MisterTommyH · 31-12-10, 01:57 PM

+1 on the Leon Call. They're ace and everythings is as standard, not an optional extra. But if you don't like them, then I'd go for the Golf.

31-12-10, 02:00 PM

I'm certainly swinging towards the Golf because of the practicalities. The only reason I want a beemer is because I really like the look of the 1 series but that's not a reason to buy a car!

I am looking at my local Volkswagen dealership and they currently have a 55 plate Golf 2.0 GTi with all the extras, sat nav, cruise control, winter pack, protection pack, with only 26000 miles on the clock for £13k....not a bad price I'm thinking!

View Poll Results: Which car do I buy?
The Beemer	13	20.63%
The Golf	50	79.37%
Voters: 63. You may not vote on this poll

31-12-10, 01:39 PM	#1
Milky Bar Kid Guest Posts: n/a	Help me decide!! Right, my Astra will be three this April and as such, I am starting to think about new wheels. This time, I have decided I am not buying brand new (only bought Astra new as I got a deal with Vauxhall which saw me get a fair whack of money off) and I have two cars in mind that I REALLY like. Choices are: BMW 1 series 118d M Sport or Volkswagen Golf Mk5 2.0 GT TDI. So I am going to put up a poll and then you lot can help me decide. Would be appreciated if you also gave me a reason for your decision! Thank you please!!

31-12-10, 01:42 PM	#2
dirtydog Knob faced knobster Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Haslemere Posts: 5,422	Re: Help me decide!! I'd get the golf without a second thought __________________ 2011 Speed Triple 1050

31-12-10, 01:44 PM	#3
danf1234 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Help me decide!! Golf.

31-12-10, 01:44 PM	#4
Treacle Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Shabby Wood Posts: 990	Re: Help me decide!! Golf! Golf! Golf! You know it makes sense Nic. Just a thought, how about the Seat Leon fr? __________________ "If Carlsberg made ginger bloke's............................. " Last edited by Treacle; 31-12-10 at 01:46 PM.

31-12-10, 01:45 PM	#5
beabert Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Help me decide!! Golf is faster

31-12-10, 01:49 PM	#6
Milky Bar Kid Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Help me decide!! Yep, not seeing many reasons so far guys!! Treacle, I don't like the shape of the Leon. Never have. I had an Ibiza before and they are nice cars but although made by Volkswagen now, they don't have the same finish, quite cheapy inside I felt.

31-12-10, 01:54 PM	#7
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Help me decide!! Golf Mainly because I dont like BMW's I especially dislike the 1 series as having driven a couple of them. I though they werent very nice to drive or sit in. I dont know what they are like now, but I'd have thought, that the Golf will hold its value a little better than the BMW and also it'll cost less to service to. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

31-12-10, 01:57 PM	#9
MisterTommyH Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Mids Posts: 854	Re: Help me decide!! +1 on the Leon Call. They're ace and everythings is as standard, not an optional extra. But if you don't like them, then I'd go for the Golf.

31-12-10, 02:00 PM	#10
Milky Bar Kid Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Help me decide!! I'm certainly swinging towards the Golf because of the practicalities. The only reason I want a beemer is because I really like the look of the 1 series but that's not a reason to buy a car! I am looking at my local Volkswagen dealership and they currently have a 55 plate Golf 2.0 GTi with all the extras, sat nav, cruise control, winter pack, protection pack, with only 26000 miles on the clock for £13k....not a bad price I'm thinking!

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