Mk 8 Golf

[fredgroves]

There are only two directions with cars these days:

1) reduce emissions - either with cleaner/smaller ICE or electric
2) improve automation - which will be achieved in tippy tiny steps not one big leap. It starts with software able to control every aspect of your vehicle (not far off in a Mk7.5) and ends with a full connected vehicle that can "talk" to everything else around it (roads, other vehicles and more). At that point it can literally drive itself.

If neither of these things excite you, I have some bad news for you...

Faster n'burg laptimes? Sure, but probably not at the 40k price tag.

[Jim_mk7.5]

There are only two directions with cars these days:

1) reduce emissions - either with cleaner/smaller ICE or electric
2) improve automation - which will be achieved in tippy tiny steps not one big leap. It starts with software able to control every aspect of your vehicle (not far off in a Mk7.5) and ends with a full connected vehicle that can "talk" to everything else around it (roads, other vehicles and more). At that point it can literally drive itself.

If neither of these things excite you, I have some bad news for you...

Faster n'burg laptimes? Sure, but probably not at the 40k price tag.

Or do what my mate has just done. Buy an old car that you have to actually drive  (a 993 C4S)

[fredgroves]

Or do what my mate has just done. Buy an old car that you have to actually drive  (a 993 C4S)

Yeah old cars probably.

I've had a few over the years, but my "fun" is limited these days to happening across some twistys while driving for work. I don't have time for a play thing.... or a car ;-)

[Exonian]

Or do what my mate has just done. Buy an old car that you have to actually drive  (a 993 C4S)

Yeah old cars probably.

I've had a few over the years, but my "fun" is limited these days to happening across some twistys while driving for work. I don't have time for a play thing.... or a car ;-)

Mini Cooper JCW (proper smaller one not BMW in disguise bigger ones), still a hoot to drive (actually drive!), very quick in the real world, built well, sounds good, handles great, has factory warranty and can be specced with adaptive suspension, HUD etc to keep creature comforts and still well under £30k with discounts with decent spec (hold value well too).
Kinda the direction I’m leaning in.

[fredgroves]

I've driven a few of those... Not my cup of tea. Something about the inside being a triumph of design over function. Being "mini" is more important than anything else to them, which is a shame. They do heavily discount though and if that's what you want then you probably do well.

[hog_hedge]

This looks more like it, it’s going to look good with a DSG stick, tartan seats and a GTI steering wheel.

[Guzzle]

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[Exonian]

This looks more like it, it’s going to look good with a DSG stick, tartan seats and a GTI steering wheel.

Chrome window trims? Why oh why? 

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A face only a mother could love.


Good finds both

[Jim_mk7.5]

This looks more like it, it’s going to look good with a DSG stick, tartan seats and a GTI steering wheel.

Chrome window trims? Why oh why? 

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CLKDQOfauqU/XaVCBbgxE4I/AAAAAAAAYMo/LrJ-dNT68hkRywW4sTSII5IpNFaYQZyAQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Novo-VW-Golf-8%2B%25286%2529.jpg

A face only a mother could love.


Good finds both

No doubt an SE model. There is no need I'm sure but maybe the older buyer like the chrome still?

It's certainly not a looker in boggo spec!

[Hertsman]

I think the MK 8 are going to be a success,

The standard Golfs now are more than a little plain and yuk, but they obviously beef up pretty well when they morph into the performance versions.

Having seen the Touraeg screens in person and the way they sweep across your view, which think the MK 8 emulates then the cabin is going to still be a nice place to be and I think the sweeping screens are better than say the MB A Series extended screen that looks a little bolted on.

Personally cannot see much downside, there will be evolution in drive and BHP and thats evolution off what is accepted as something pretty good in the MK 7 series that even new contenders have not bettered and the interior will be an improved one - more tech might not be for some, I was a bit anti, but having just lived with the TCR virtual display for a few days, I am already converted and if its anyway like the Touraeg that saw, its an impressive layout.

Real judgement can only come when see the performance models in their beefed up form, but personally think VW will slam dunk as the competition falter with their latest outings.