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Offline Hertsman

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Re: You don’t fancy an 8R?
« Reply #10 on: 01 November 2021, 15:20 »
Would like an RS3 but the bean counters say no, but do have to decide on direction for my change in March, which is ridiculously not that far away (where this year go?!) and my solid plans of keeping the TCR after its lease is now highly likely out of the window given how excessively it will cost opposed to what it would have cost me to keep prior to the chip and supply chain issues. 

Given the price hikes on the Golf, and the options that would like on any MK 8 to make it desirable, and my actual favouring of the present TCR over the new MK 8, plus that am into 9th year of GTI/R ownership, really cannot see myself selecting another,

 So what next? Having had a limited test drive in a BMW 128 ti at weekend in black, and that there is not many must have options, happy to have pretty much out of the box with a few of lesser options, so its likely to be a Misano Blue as stay on company lease for another cycle given the 128ti is likely to reduce my present monthlies being a £36-37k car opposed others that will likely be in excess

 

Ride was my biggest concern but though it is firm it did not feel anymore than my TCR and was much livelier than expected also, and really like the cabin experience, better than remembered from last time sat in a 1 Series (which never ever considered when rear wheel drive) 

Feel like giving up a little prestige with the TCR but does not feel the gap thought it would be, think will be quite content with the BMW.

Has anybody else moved to the new F40 BMW I series and more so the 128ti?

Still time to be tempted to something else, the TCR itself was a last minute change after dabbling with an A35 and another Golf R, but BMW is very much front runner given the overall package.
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Re: You don’t fancy an 8R?
« Reply #11 on: 01 November 2021, 15:57 »
I have two comments Hertsman...

1) BMW like everyone have all sorts of supply problems - from options you can't order to delivery dates that aren't truthful or reliable. Just bear that in mind (with any OEM!) probably for all of 2022...

2) I hated the 128ti. Somewhere on here you'll find my review of it. The main issue is seat comfort and ride comfort. Both were simply terrible. Rest of the car was pretty good but poor comfort kinda ruins the rest of the car. Its not something the Mk7/7.5 ever suffered from. It is something other marques have all over the place though.
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Re: You don’t fancy an 8R?
« Reply #12 on: 01 November 2021, 18:22 »
Check out the M135i Hertsman.
The seats are better and the ride at least as comfortable.
It’s a fun drive as it feels more FWD than AWD and similar to the 128 the engine is a high torque output unit that goes well with the proper automatic that has better judged change points than DSG when you’re not driving flat out.
The interior is in a different league and the shell feels better braced making it feel quite luxurious for such a lively thing.
My only demerit is the steering feels a bit too sharp after many years of VW steering.

On balance I still prefer my Clubsport mk8 but that’s a deep rooted personal thing.


In your shoes I’d be looking closely at the Cupra Born
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Re: You don’t fancy an 8R?
« Reply #14 on: 01 November 2021, 19:05 »
Wow! Love that colour  :cool:
Bargain too  :shocked:
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Re: You don’t fancy an 8R?
« Reply #15 on: 01 November 2021, 22:12 »
A small green car for 50k? You could buy a 2 bed terrace in accrington for that much.
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Re: You don’t fancy an 8R?
« Reply #16 on: 02 November 2021, 07:50 »
Would like an RS3 but the bean counters say no, but do have to decide on direction for my change in March, which is ridiculously not that far away (where this year go?!) and my solid plans of keeping the TCR after its lease is now highly likely out of the window given how excessively it will cost opposed to what it would have cost me to keep prior to the chip and supply chain issues. 

Given the price hikes on the Golf, and the options that would like on any MK 8 to make it desirable, and my actual favouring of the present TCR over the new MK 8, plus that am into 9th year of GTI/R ownership, really cannot see myself selecting another,

 So what next? Having had a limited test drive in a BMW 128 ti at weekend in black, and that there is not many must have options, happy to have pretty much out of the box with a few of lesser options, so its likely to be a Misano Blue as stay on company lease for another cycle given the 128ti is likely to reduce my present monthlies being a £36-37k car opposed others that will likely be in excess

 

Ride was my biggest concern but though it is firm it did not feel anymore than my TCR and was much livelier than expected also, and really like the cabin experience, better than remembered from last time sat in a 1 Series (which never ever considered when rear wheel drive) 

Feel like giving up a little prestige with the TCR but does not feel the gap thought it would be, think will be quite content with the BMW.

Has anybody else moved to the new F40 BMW I series and more so the 128ti?

Still time to be tempted to something else, the TCR itself was a last minute change after dabbling with an A35 and another Golf R, but BMW is very much front runner given the overall package.

I was going to suggest taking a look at an A35 - in the right configuration, they're a good place to be. One of my neighbours bought a Hyundai i30N in black and it looks really good - most are in blue that doesn't do the car any favours. Not sat in it so can't comment on interior quality but could be your left field choice?
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Re: You don’t fancy an 8R?
« Reply #17 on: 02 November 2021, 08:08 »
I have sat in an i30n. A reasonable cabin and instruments and controls seem intuitive.  Needs a bit of chrome such as handles to break up the black plastic interior particularly on the  doors. Not quite as good as the mk7. Seats adjusted well for fit and the ability to lengthen the seat base to support the knees was a nice touch but not road tested for comfort. Would seriously consider it as an alternative to the mk8. Its got a handbtake as well for when playing in the snow!  :wink:
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Re: You don’t fancy an 8R?
« Reply #18 on: 02 November 2021, 10:41 »
I didn't actually test drive the i30n in the end.

It's worth a look though I think.

The fuel economy is apparently its weakest thing though.
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Re: You don’t fancy an 8R?
« Reply #19 on: 02 November 2021, 11:17 »
I spent an hour with an i30n not long after they came out. Thought the cabin quality was lacking compared to a Golf and the ride was harsh even in comfort mode, though I've heard they've softened it up a bit in later models. On the plus side it was really well equipped for the price, looks good, and the pops and bangs from the exhaust were quite addictive.

Fuel economy is indeed pretty poor. AutoTopNL managed to drain a quarter of a tank in less than 15 minutes on the Autobahn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkJnbCRn7gQ.
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