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Title: Went to view an Aldi.... Test drove said Aldi...: THE VERDICT!
Post by: the_stink on 22 July 2011, 16:38
It was a Diesel a 140 S-Line 2.0 TDI

Tidy car, body work great next to no stone chips etc , full leather interior, 60k, 3 owners, full aldi SH

Was a very nice place to be i must say, went up there to generally check it out and see what they would offer me

My heads in a right pickle!

Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: The Doc on 22 July 2011, 16:49
Sounds nice - I love the 140 PD engine  :wink:

Sorry for asking but when you say "see what they offer me" what are you PXing or did you mean the deal?
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: the_stink on 22 July 2011, 17:00
Sounds nice - I love the 140 PD engine  :wink:

Sorry for asking but when you say "see what they offer me" what are you PXing or did you mean the deal?

would be my mk2 in px for it  :smiley:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: The Doc on 22 July 2011, 17:27
Sounds nice - I love the 140 PD engine  :wink:

Sorry for asking but when you say "see what they offer me" what are you PXing or did you mean the deal?

would be my mk2 in px for it  :smiley:

Is it a valver?
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: the_stink on 22 July 2011, 17:31
Sounds nice - I love the 140 PD engine  :wink:

Sorry for asking but when you say "see what they offer me" what are you PXing or did you mean the deal?

would be my mk2 in px for it  :smiley:

Is it a valver?


Tis a valver
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: The Doc on 22 July 2011, 17:40
You have a PM  :wink:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: AlanD on 22 July 2011, 17:41
(http://radio.virtualdj.com/cache/images/Queen__Another_One_Bites_The_Dust.jpg)
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: daz veedub on 22 July 2011, 17:45
(http://radio.virtualdj.com/cache/images/Queen__Another_One_Bites_The_Dust.jpg)

 :laugh: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: dom on 22 July 2011, 17:49
(http://radio.virtualdj.com/cache/images/Queen__Another_One_Bites_The_Dust.jpg)

Don't joke Alan, you'll be next :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: JDM82 on 22 July 2011, 17:50
Just bought an audi A4 2.0 TDi S-line on monday and I must say........... I LOVE IT  :grin:

Cant quite get over how quick it is and in baby blue it looks  :cool:

I say go for it if they give you a decent px offer  :wink:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: AlanD on 22 July 2011, 17:51
Dont be silly Dom. Ill be the only one flying the flag soon.
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: dom on 22 July 2011, 17:53
I've got no plans to cross to the dark side either :grin:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: bobbarley on 22 July 2011, 17:59
I've got no plans to cross to the dark side either

 :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: the_stink on 22 July 2011, 18:00
Well going for a test drive on monday see what its really like but after looking it over it looks great and the interior is awesome and a very nice place to be!



Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: RandomJord on 22 July 2011, 18:28
2nd dibs on your mk2 mate!
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: Guy on 22 July 2011, 18:39
It was a Diesel a 140 S-Line 2.0 TDI

Tidy car, body work great next to no stone chips etc , full leather interior, 60k, 3 owners, full aldi SH

Was a very nice place to be i must say, went up there to generally check it out and see what they would offer me

My heads in a right pickle!


oi.. thought you had just got yourself out of debt?!

(sorry to piss on your parade)  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: the_stink on 22 July 2011, 18:42
It was a Diesel a 140 S-Line 2.0 TDI

Tidy car, body work great next to no stone chips etc , full leather interior, 60k, 3 owners, full aldi SH

Was a very nice place to be i must say, went up there to generally check it out and see what they would offer me

My heads in a right pickle!


 :lipsrsealed:



oi.. thought you had just got yourself out of debt?!

(sorry to piss on your parade)  :lipsrsealed:

im soaked  :grin:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: T_J_G on 22 July 2011, 19:00
Looks like you've got some Maths to do!
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: leeroy20vt on 22 July 2011, 19:43
Aldi ftw  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: Rhyso on 22 July 2011, 21:35
Aldi ftw  :grin: :grin:

+1

And is it the same one you sent me a link to as that's a SPORT not an S-Line  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: leeroy20vt on 22 July 2011, 21:43
I got a thing about the a4 convertibles at the moment i dunno y :undecided:

 just need to sell mine first
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: The Doc on 22 July 2011, 21:45
2nd dibs on your mk2 mate!

And to be fair Jord will pay more at a guess as I'm so tight I squeak when I walk  :huh: - you can have first dibs mate  :wink:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: Adam on 22 July 2011, 22:11
Can we have an Audi board on the forum? :huh:


:grin:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: AlanD on 22 July 2011, 23:31
Oh deary me !
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: the_stink on 22 July 2011, 23:59
Sorry did get a little confused, it is a sport but it fits what I'm looking for, will see how the test drive goes on monday
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: Dec on 23 July 2011, 00:04
What year is it mate? Wicked cars :) Wish I could have gone for a better spec'd model but they've dropped about 3k in price now :(
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: luke on 23 July 2011, 03:42
Aldi? what's wrong with Lidl or Tesco?
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: Diamond Hell on 23 July 2011, 09:35
Don't be a w*nker, Joe.  Stay with the Golf2 of goodness.
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: the_stink on 23 July 2011, 11:38
Don't be a w*nker, Joe.  Stay with the Golf2 of goodness.

I dont know what to say mk2 ownership has worn me out  :embarassed: and as much as i do love the car i need some thing reliable and better on fuel and cheaper to insure etc etc and the A3 ticks all the boxes
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: jeynesey on 23 July 2011, 11:51
Don't be a w*nker, Joe.  Stay with the Golf2 of goodness.

Agreed. WTF is wrong with all you people?  :grin:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: Diamond Hell on 23 July 2011, 12:50
Don't be a w*nker, Joe.  Stay with the Golf2 of goodness.

I dont know what to say mk2 ownership has worn me out  :embarassed: and as much as i do love the car i need some thing reliable and better on fuel and cheaper to insure etc etc and the A3 ticks all the boxes

Cheaper to insure?  Really?  That much?

We can do something about the fuel economy.  It starts with the letter A and ends in F.  :grin:

Remember an A3 will include thousands of pounds of free depreciation.
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 23 July 2011, 16:48
This forum is getting sh!tter by the day. :grin: :grin: :grin:

Tbf, do what you feel Joe, if it fits your purposes then go for it.
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: the_stink on 23 July 2011, 16:53
Well just been spendign the day reading up on common faults and issues with them and there are a few which has made me think alot about as the model im looking at and mainly the yr had problems with the cylinder head cracking which well wont be fun unless its already done!

and a few other things I will need to be looking at before i make any sort of decision  :smiley:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: T_J_G on 23 July 2011, 19:08
Remember Mk2 f***s up you can probably fix it,cheaply and quickly  with an Audi you won't!
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: leeroy20vt on 23 July 2011, 19:20
Remember Mk2 f***s up you can probably fix it,cheaply and quickly  with an Audi you won't!

tis very very tru as i have learnt just under 150 just to do cambelt that was just parts to
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: the_stink on 23 July 2011, 19:53
i appreciate what your saying guys and i know from owning my miv 1.8t and the r32 the cost involved but its the overall package, the garage have said teh cambelt has recently been done so ill be checking that out
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: bobbarley on 23 July 2011, 19:58
Mr Moneybags!

You know I love Audi's, I just couldn't see you in one, it seems too normal!  :grin:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: leeroy20vt on 23 July 2011, 20:12
i appreciate what your saying guys and i know from owning my miv 1.8t and the r32 the cost involved but its the overall package, the garage have said teh cambelt has recently been done so ill be checking that out


dont get me wrong i wouldnt ever go back to a golf after owning the audi but then i do have the mk2 track toy so that fills the place of driving a old bone altho there not but u get wat im saying

i say if u like it go for it m8 only reason im thinking about selling my audi is i dont use it enough  :cry:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: JC on 23 July 2011, 20:15
joe- you are crazy in my opinion, lot cheaper reliable cars out there

but hey, long time dead, just ask amy whingehouse  :grin:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: richw911 on 23 July 2011, 20:19
joe- you are crazy in my opinion, lot cheaper reliable cars out there

but hey, long time dead, just ask amy whingehouse  :grin:

 :grin:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: vaughn on 23 July 2011, 21:57
forget the aldi,

could be a lot cheaper if you go for this, looks like he wants a mk2 :wink:

http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=724900

me bad, it`s sold :sad:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: Steve_PD on 23 July 2011, 22:02
Thats now sold Vaughn but agree with what your saying
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: Horney on 23 July 2011, 23:30
Joe, don't do it! Knowing you this comes with a pricey finance package attached to it. In 6 months you'll regret it as you'll be making those big loan payments again. If you really do have to get something cheaper to run get something older. It might be cheaper to run than the MKII but what about those monthly payments you'll be coughing up?

The MKII just needs some fettling, I thought you were nearly there with it?

Nick
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: the_stink on 24 July 2011, 10:27
With the finance 'if' I were to go ahead it would be against £5995 which i looked at 3 and 4 yrs prices

which at the moment I can afford to pay

I miss the comfort of a newer car and well its been one of those battles with my head for the last 6 months where i hate the car then love the car hate the car love the car and its just worn me out in all honestly, as said the other wk finish work at 8pm get to my car and then it doesnt start and once the rac etc have been out i dont get home till 9.45.

I really am not cut out for mk2 ownership (prop any car ownership tbh!) as something always happens

Again this particular A3 is in the bracket of cars that had problems with thier cylinder heads and ive spent most of yesterday reading through thread after thread of common faults etc which has put doubt in my mind and is prob a good thing as it has made me very cautious.

If only i hadnt sold my 1.8t in the bloody first place!  :tongue:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: snifferdog on 24 July 2011, 10:37
My mk3 never let me down once and that was only £700  :wink: :laugh: :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: the_stink on 24 July 2011, 11:54
After some futher research its cheaper for me to get a loan through work which reduces the overall payment by about a 1k!! so again 'If' I were to go ahead it would be a bank loan and not finance as this works out cheaper in the long run and would be 3 yrs instead of 4

And the other thing being I would own the car
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: JC on 24 July 2011, 12:38
a lot of cash for what is a sensible daily commuter joe, nothing more,

you could get that for half ya current budget  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: the_stink on 24 July 2011, 12:49
a lot of cash for what is a sensible daily commuter joe, nothing more,

you could get that for half ya current budget  :lipsrsealed:

I know, I think what will most likely happen is i go and test drive it and then ive got a bench mark set. as mentioned need to spk to work as getting a loan through them for any amount works out a hell of a lot cheaper and yes 6k is alot of money!

And might have someone who wants my mk2 as well so overall I think im going to be looking around and see what is the best solution overall for me :)
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: Diamond Hell on 24 July 2011, 13:51
And might have someone who wants my mk2 as well so overall I think im going to be looking around and see what is the best solution overall for me :)

1.4 TDI Polo - they're great. I, Nick Chuff has one.  They're really are a corking little motor.  :grin:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: Toby on 24 July 2011, 13:56
im in the same posision joe! hate the golf then love the golf! i really dont know what to do. aldi a3 tdi or mk2 :| its only a weekend car! i priced up a new polo gti and it come to £20k. i can afford but dont wana be strapped with that much finance  :sick: around 6k is what id idealy spend, i have the mk4 which is paid for, probbaly sell for £2000 :\ so just deciding, i got a 5 door as fear as if i got the mrs preggers we wouldnt need to sell my pride and joy, but i really fancy a 3 door, or only a 5 door if its audi a4 etc :|

and my insurance would be cheap! :laugh: i would get a little 1.4 or something, but for me its a weekend car! i do 1k+ miles a week in a transit connect, restricted to 65mph so i need some poke for the weekend  :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: the_stink on 24 July 2011, 14:12
well looking around I have found a few other examples which are a couple of grand cheaper and of a similar spec as the one im test driving on monday

If I can get a loan sorted from work, which works out a hell of a lot cheaper than any finance deal!
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: Phil1980 on 24 July 2011, 16:00
I have been looking at similar cars but the lower mileage ones seem to be fairly pricey for what they are.  Think I'm now going to keep my GTI and spend some cash on modding it.
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 25 July 2011, 14:23
Problem Solved!


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3005673.htm


Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 July 2011, 14:44
Just caught this thread...


Joe!.... all i can say is noooooooooooooooooooooooooo!  :angry:

What's going on with this place!
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: Rhyso on 25 July 2011, 14:48
What's going on with this place!

Coming next week.......

www.usedtoownagolf.co.uk
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: Horney on 25 July 2011, 14:49
I still own mine. :cool:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: SoundillusioN on 25 July 2011, 14:50
What's going on with this place!

Coming next week.......

www.usedtoownagolf.co.uk

I think it's available, might just buy it and set it up for you lot!.... There will be no long term users left with golfs soon let alone golf GTI's!

 :rolleyes:

I still own mine. :cool:

That's because you're cool!
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: bodga on 25 July 2011, 16:18
I will never sell mine:
 its got character,
 its got no driver aids,
 no diagnostics port,
 looks cool,
 its reliable,
 dont cost the earth to run,
 puts a smile on my face when i boot it,
 its perfect! :cool:

I think my missus and kids will bury it with me when its my time to go though :laugh:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: AlanD on 25 July 2011, 18:10
You not allowed to say the words MK2 and reliable in the same sentence when Stink is about.
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: the_stink on 25 July 2011, 18:33
You not allowed to say the words MK2 and reliable in the same sentence when Stink is about.

 :grin: never! hahaha dont get me wrong the mk2 is a all of the above but at this point in my life i want something new again  :tongue:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: Diamond Hell on 25 July 2011, 18:38
I still own mine. :cool:

That's because you're cool!

I still own mine and I am not cool.  :grin:
Title: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: the_stink on 25 July 2011, 18:44
TBH i think this one is a bit of a lemon!

It was a great drive, and a awesome place to be, had a good bit of poke to it did take it down a stretch of ring-road nothing extreme but it pulled very well!

Bad points . . .There are a few!

Got to the garage and its always inspires confidence when they have to jump start the car!

But ive been doing my homework and im aware of various problems that come with these engines and one being the cylinder head and a few ive chatted to have said a tale tale sign of this is white smoke on start up . . . .Que white smoke . . . ahh there it is!  :lipsrsealed:

so matey boy goes to fetch the can of diesel to fill it up a bit, checking the tyres and its like a bag of bloody all-sorts! and the rear passenger side was on the limit.

another problem ive been made aware of is the air con fans staying on after the car has stopped leading to a drain battery (mmm ring anybells?) we go into the office look  at the service history and the vosa sight etc told him my concerns to which he tells me they will change the water pump as they didn't do it when they did the cambelt and would also give a yrs guarantee i said id think it over check a few things blah blah

as i leave to walk to my car (in the office for at least 10-15mins) go past the A3 and whats that i hear? the fans still going like the clappers!

So needless to say im not going to go any further with this particular one but going to have a good look around

Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 25 July 2011, 18:46
That's because you're cool!

The last time I heard someone being referred as "cool" I was watching Happy Days.

Ayyye!

 :grin:



Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: Diamond Hell on 25 July 2011, 18:46
Dunno, sounds like the car for you.

Reliable cars make for dull posting, which is no good for the rest of us.   :grin:
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: bobbarley on 25 July 2011, 18:48
Dunno what it is with Audi's.  I viewed one the other day that looked fantastic on paper, great price too.  Took it out and it just didn't have the power I'd expect from a 1.9TDI 130.  Full service history, yet I still think the turbo was on it's way out.
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 25 July 2011, 18:48
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91/chubbeebubba/fools.jpg)
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: the_stink on 25 July 2011, 18:50
Dunno what it is with Audi's.  I viewed one the other day that looked fantastic on paper, great price too.  Took it out and it just didn't have the power I'd expect from a 1.9TDI 130.  Full service history, yet I still think the turbo was on it's way out.

the 140 2.0 TDI really did have a good bit of poke to it  :smiley:
Dunno, sounds like the car for you.

Reliable cars make for dull posting, which is no good for the rest of us.   :grin:

Yeah it did seem like the perfect marriage  :grin:
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: JC on 25 July 2011, 18:55
your mad joe, the end.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: the_stink on 25 July 2011, 18:57
your mad joe, the end.  :smiley:

 :smiley:
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: Dec on 25 July 2011, 19:11
Ah thats a shame dude :sad: Friend of mine got a 140 tdi sport for £5100, had high mileage (125k) but its been trouble free for her so far (touch wood). Plenty around though so shouldn't be hard to find one! :smiley:

Garage sounds a bit iffy if they haven't sorted any problems, especially the tyre :huh:


Dunno what it is with Audi's.  I viewed one the other day that looked fantastic on paper, great price too.  Took it out and it just didn't have the power I'd expect from a 1.9TDI 130.  Full service history, yet I still think the turbo was on it's way out.

Was that the old shape A3?
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: bobbarley on 25 July 2011, 19:14
Dunno what it is with Audi's.  I viewed one the other day that looked fantastic on paper, great price too.  Took it out and it just didn't have the power I'd expect from a 1.9TDI 130.  Full service history, yet I still think the turbo was on it's way out.

Was that the old shape A3?

Think it was an '02 plate.  1st and 2nd gear were awesome, 3rd upwards though there was no power there at all, felt like rocking forward and back would make it accelerate faster.
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: richw911 on 25 July 2011, 19:15
Dunno, sounds like the car for you.

Reliable cars make for dull posting, which is no good for the rest of us.   :grin:

 :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: Diamond Hell on 25 July 2011, 19:34
the 140 2.0 TDI really did have a good bit of poke to it 

Why not go have a look at some Seat Leons as an alternative?  My parent's 140 is a good little tool and I suspect the 170bhp TDI will be a proper thumper.
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: Mr Blue on 25 July 2011, 19:36
VAG are unreliable mate.

The new audi's lack that wow factor.
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 25 July 2011, 19:41
VAG are unreliable mate.

The new audi's lack that wow factor.

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p80/devans_09/giantbrush.jpg)

That's you that is.  Sitting on your massive brush, ruminating on your sweeping statement
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: the_stink on 25 July 2011, 19:48
Yeah I'm defo going to look at some alteratives as well and as you say the leon could be a good compromise will see what's about :)
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 25 July 2011, 19:56
£4k Cupra

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=322188

 :evil:
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 25 July 2011, 20:00
But if you prefer the Dark Pump...

........The car has been mapped but it's a safe map to 188bhp. This is not strenuous on the clutch or turbo. The car was running 174bhp as standard (YES that's right, 174!) so I only improved the power a little but the feel of the car now through th revs is awesome. Pulls like a train in every gear at almost any RPM. MPG is incredible with me achieving 58mpg on my average commute to and fro from work which involves streets, A roads and motorway for a short period.

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=323671

£4,600.

Nice.


Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: R32UK on 25 July 2011, 20:10
golf mk5 2.0 tdi is the car you need  :wink:
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: Rhyso on 25 July 2011, 20:12
golf mk5 2.0 tdi is the car you need  :wink:

If you want crappy build quality and fat arsed looks.  Look horrible  :sick: :sick:
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: bobbarley on 25 July 2011, 20:14
golf mk5 2.0 tdi is the car you need  :wink:

If you want crappy build quality and fat arsed looks.  Look horrible  :sick: :sick:

They look ridiculously cheap too.
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 25 July 2011, 20:18
The MK5 GT TDI 140 I had was a great car.

Easily remapped to 180.

Get's my vote.

Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: Jay on 25 July 2011, 20:20
The MK5 2.0 GTTDI Sport has a nice(ish) front end, 170Bhpz and good mpgz.
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 25 July 2011, 20:22
...and its quite easy to stick a GTI spec front end/grill on.

Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: Rhyso on 25 July 2011, 20:29
The MK5 2.0 GTTDI Sport has a nice(ish) front end, 170Bhpz and good mpgz.

The 170 is not as frugal as it makes out to be  :lipsrsealed:

For your budget Joe look at the Cupra as you'll get more car for your money.

MK5 is a cheap and nasty place to sit  :sick:
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: R32UK on 25 July 2011, 20:34
The MK5 2.0 GTTDI Sport has a nice(ish) front end, 170Bhpz and good mpgz.

The 170 is not as frugal as it makes out to be  :lipsrsealed:

For your budget Joe look at the Cupra as you'll get more car for your money.

MK5 is a cheap and nasty place to sit  :sick:

have to disagree with you there. I would argue that the A3 has a shocking ride quality compared to the mk5. Not only that but for its age the MK5 has a relatively nice interior...

where as the A3 has... well the same regurgitated interior every audi has. In fact it even has some of the cheaper bits and bobs from its better looking cousin.... yes the MK5!!

Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: the_stink on 25 July 2011, 20:38
Quite a discussion this has sparked! Well I am open to looking at other options out there :)
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: R32UK on 25 July 2011, 20:39
Quite a discussion this has sparked! Well I am open to looking at other options out there :)

whats the budget and is mpg important??
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: bobbarley on 25 July 2011, 20:39
Quite a discussion this has sparked! Well I am open to looking at other options out there :)

What about a BMW 320d?
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: Rhyso on 25 July 2011, 20:41
have to disagree with you there. I would argue that the A3 has a shocking ride quality compared to the mk5. Not only that but for its age the MK5 has a relatively nice interior...

where as the A3 has... well the same regurgitated interior every audi has. In fact it even has some of the cheaper bits and bobs from its better looking cousin.... yes the MK5!!


The MK5 interior is worse than the MK4 interior in terms of quality.  The A3 interior is a much nicer place to be

Equally IMO the A3 is the better looking car; it has body coloured bumpers for starters, most come with 18's and half leather interior depending on the trim leve.  The ride quality is excellent and no worse than a MK5.  It shouldn't be either seeing as its built on the same floor pan and shares the majority of its components with the MK5

Given the choice between the two, for me it was the easiest decision I've ever made

Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: R32UK on 25 July 2011, 20:55
I find the audi has a much more crashier ride than the mk5. Agreed that the audi has the better quality interior... but I am so sick of the same old audi interior across the range. they need to change that shizzel asap imo.

Looks are subjective of course... the A3 has been out for what appears to be a decade!!

As for choice... im not saying that audi isnt better, just not worth the premium when the mk5 holds its value much better  than other rivals anyway and more commonly can be found in 5dr form.

... and just to add, everyone that owns a MK6* thinks audi a3 are the biggest pile of sh!t going (not me of course :grin:)















* most of them are to$$ers anyway so I wouldnt worry about it  :grin:
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: Steve_PD on 25 July 2011, 20:58


The MK5 interior is worse than the MK4 interior in terms of quality.  The A3 interior is a much nicer place to be

Bloke in work reckons his mk6's interior is worse than his old mk4. Infact everything on the car is worse and he wont be getting another new vw again :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: richw911 on 25 July 2011, 21:02
Joe what have you started  :laugh:
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: the_stink on 25 July 2011, 21:04
Well the 140 I drove today was full leather, and it was such a nice place to be and I didn't find the ride bad at all but mind you the mk2 is lowered 40mm and you feel every bump in the road. I would prefer a audi and esp after today actually driving one it was awesome.

Mpg is important and I'd say the max I'd be prepared to pay is 7k but ideally anything less than that! But ill continue my search and see what I come across.
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: R32UK on 25 July 2011, 21:06


The MK5 interior is worse than the MK4 interior in terms of quality.  The A3 interior is a much nicer place to be

Bloke in work reckons his mk6's interior is worse than his old mk4. Infact everything on the car is worse and he wont be getting another new vw again :lipsrsealed:

The only decent bit of the MK6 is the interior. Its the rest of the car that is pants!!

I dont buy into the mk4 interior being better than the MK5 though... it looks like and old passat inside  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: R32UK on 25 July 2011, 21:07
Well the 140 I drove today was full leather, and it was such a nice place to be and I didn't find the ride bad at all but mind you the mk2 is lowered 40mm and you feel every bump in the road. I would prefer a audi and esp after today actually driving one it was awesome.

Mpg is important and I'd say the max I'd be prepared to pay is 7k but ideally anything less than that! But ill continue my search and see what I come across.

I got a nice car for you!! Wont get much better mpg than the R32... but it does shift  :grin: :grin:


MPS anyone  :laugh:
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: Rhyso on 25 July 2011, 21:07
140 and remap it  :wink:

I dont buy into the mk4 interior being better than the MK5 though... it looks like and old passat inside  :lipsrsealed:

Its about the QUALITY of the plastics, not the layout.  MK4 is very dated layout wise but it was designed in the 20th century!
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: Steve_PD on 25 July 2011, 21:09
I got a nice car for you!! Wont get much better mpg than the R32... but it does shift  :grin: :grin:


MPS anyone  :laugh:


For the money you get a cracking car :evil: :cool:
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: JC on 25 July 2011, 21:27
1.4 tdi 3-pot Polo 6n2

i rolled thru 300 miles and not hit half a tank yet

tank only costs ~£55 to fill up too  :cool:

get a spanking one for £2k  :wink:
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: R32UK on 25 July 2011, 21:31
I got a nice car for you!! Wont get much better mpg than the R32... but it does shift  :grin: :grin:


MPS anyone  :laugh:


For the money you get a cracking car :evil: :cool:

I know!! i have one on my drive  :grin: :grin:

some of the mk6 boys seem to get the hump that its faster and has more toys than a MK6 GTI... and will literally pi$$ all over one in performance. The beauty of it is... you can pick one up for £7k  :laugh:

change for some fuel... you are going to need it  :evil:
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: Diamond Hell on 25 July 2011, 23:37
1.4 tdi 3-pot Polo 6n2

i rolled thru 300 miles and not hit half a tank yet

tank only costs ~£55 to fill up too  :cool:

get a spanking one for £2k  :wink:

This.
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: Horney on 25 July 2011, 23:42
Much as I agree with DH and Chuff I can't see Joe rolling in TDI polo as his only car.

Nick
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: dTEA on 25 July 2011, 23:56
Much as I agree with DH and Chuff I can't see Joe rolling in TDI polo as his only car.

Nick
For that money he can roll in the polo during the week and keep the 2 as a toy forthe weekends :wink:

Plus looks wise 5 door A3s look as though they are stretched...MK5 golfs actually look as good in 5 door as they do in 3 format IMO.

And as for the trim quality...okay, bits n pieces in the 5 are worse but all this rubber door grabs is shocking...they all peel and scuff real easy. The one thing the tougher door card and dash on the 5 is better for is resisting scuffs which is useful when you have kids.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: SoundillusioN on 26 July 2011, 02:18
I still own mine. :cool:

That's because you're cool!

I still own mine and I am not cool.  :grin:

Point well made.

That's because you're cool!

The last time I heard someone being referred as "cool" I was watching Happy Days.

Ayyye!

 :grin:


Hmmmm, must get down with the kids..... baddass is probably more "with it", or sick.










































(http://www.joe-ks.com/archives/SickPumpkin.jpg)
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: tech1889 on 26 July 2011, 03:02
Do it mate I love my 140.. It's not exactly fast but I didn't expect it to be and after a remap will be a lot better and even with coilovers fully wound down it's still pretty comfy and it's only got teething problems at 133k.. And the dsg box is so comfy for driving in traffic and such..

With regards to the cylinder head problem I know a lot seemed to have suffered but mines been fine and no history of having it changed from Audi and mines on a 04 plate..

Good luck with the choice  :smiley:
Title: Re: Went a viewed an Aldi today
Post by: sprout99 on 26 July 2011, 07:16
Do it mate I love my 140.. It's not exactly fast but I didn't expect it to be and after a remap will be a lot better and even with coilovers fully wound down it's still pretty comfy and it's only got teething problems at 133k.. And the dsg box is so comfy for driving in traffic and such..

With regards to the cylinder head problem I know a lot seemed to have suffered but mines been fine and no history of having it changed from Audi and mines on a 04 plate..

Good luck with the choice  :smiley:

the 2.0 engine likes a drop of oil.......keep a top up handy
fuel economy not as good as the 1.9 that it replaced

Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: JC on 26 July 2011, 08:37
Much as I agree with DH and Chuff I can't see Joe rolling in TDI polo as his only car.

Nick
For that money he can roll in the polo during the week and keep the 2 as a toy forthe weekends :wink:


THIS
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: the_stink on 26 July 2011, 08:52
Much as I agree with DH and Chuff I can't see Joe rolling in TDI polo as his only car.

Nick
For that money he can roll in the polo during the week and keep the 2 as a toy forthe weekends :wink:


THIS

One car is more than enough for me, as and when i find the right replacement Ive got a new home lined up for the mk2 and it will be in good hands

I know some may think im crazy or a wally or both, which well is true but after test driving the car last night, even though that one isnt the right one it has made my mind up that i want a newer car again

But again quite the debate it has sparked here!
Title: Re: Test drive of the A3 done and. . . . .
Post by: JC on 26 July 2011, 08:57
well i know how much u liked your big red shiney car

so how about

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201124391033584/sort/priceasc/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/model/polo/make/volkswagen/page/1/postcode/ox106ug/keywords/130/radius/1500?logcode=p

 :wink:
Title: Re: Went to view an Aldi.... Test drove said Aldi...: THE VERDICT!
Post by: AlanD on 26 July 2011, 09:38
FCUKING DIESELS !!!! AAAAAHHHHHHH !!!!!!  :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry:
Title: Re: Went to view an Aldi.... Test drove said Aldi...: THE VERDICT!
Post by: Rhyso on 26 July 2011, 09:47
I FCUKING LOVE DIESELS !!!!  :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Went to view an Aldi.... Test drove said Aldi...: THE VERDICT!
Post by: AlanD on 26 July 2011, 09:53
lolol :D :D
Title: Re: Went to view an Aldi.... Test drove said Aldi...: THE VERDICT!
Post by: the_stink on 26 July 2011, 09:58
hahaha see the thread title has now been changed  :grin:
Title: Re: Went to view an Aldi.... Test drove said Aldi...: THE VERDICT!
Post by: the_stink on 04 August 2011, 11:44
This buying a new car lark is bloody hard work!! ]

Have viewed 4 now and all seem to have problems!

Drove a very nice one yesterday thought everything was awesoem, then checked the VOSA MOT site and the car had some how had 2 MOT's in 2010 on on the 15/05/1o : 108,000 and then 01/07/2011? and gone down to 97,113? lost 13k off the clock somehow!!


Title: Re: Went to view an Aldi.... Test drove said Aldi...: THE VERDICT!
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 04 August 2011, 11:50
It's a sign, keep the mk2!!!!
Title: Re: Went to view an Aldi.... Test drove said Aldi...: THE VERDICT!
Post by: Jimp on 04 August 2011, 13:10
That's a downside to modern diesels at the moment, a lot of clocking is going on. Many people over here have been caught out by it.
Title: Re: Went to view an Aldi.... Test drove said Aldi...: THE VERDICT!
Post by: the_stink on 04 August 2011, 13:29
That's a downside to modern diesels at the moment, a lot of clocking is going on. Many people over here have been caught out by it.

yeah i couldnt belive it when I checked the MOT  history and the garage I was speaking too didnt have a clue about it so another car that appeared to be a good deal not so good that Ive had to walk away from
Title: Re: Went to view an Aldi.... Test drove said Aldi...: THE VERDICT!
Post by: JulesS3 on 04 August 2011, 13:36
All diesels should be walked away from. Dont be a fanny!
Title: Re: Went to view an Aldi.... Test drove said Aldi...: THE VERDICT!
Post by: Diamond Hell on 04 August 2011, 18:37
For a daily, a diseasal can't be beat.

Sad but true.
Title: Re: Went to view an Aldi.... Test drove said Aldi...: THE VERDICT!
Post by: dTEA on 05 August 2011, 00:08
This buying a new car lark is bloody hard work!! ]

Have viewed 4 now and all seem to have problems!

Drove a very nice one yesterday thought everything was awesoem, then checked the VOSA MOT site and the car had some how had 2 MOT's in 2010 on on the 15/05/1o : 108,000 and then 01/07/2011? and gone down to 97,113? lost 13k off the clock somehow!!



Okay how did the DVLAmiss this then? Thought that this was the point of the recorded mileage on the MOT non?

Shame buddy but at least you ain't getting stung like some poor bugger will
Title: Re: Went to view an Aldi.... Test drove said Aldi...: THE VERDICT!
Post by: the_stink on 05 August 2011, 08:36
This buying a new car lark is bloody hard work!! ]

Have viewed 4 now and all seem to have problems!

Drove a very nice one yesterday thought everything was awesoem, then checked the VOSA MOT site and the car had some how had 2 MOT's in 2010 on on the 15/05/1o : 108,000 and then 01/07/2011? and gone down to 97,113? lost 13k off the clock somehow!!



Okay how did the DVLAmiss this then? Thought that this was the point of the recorded mileage on the MOT non?

Shame buddy but at least you ain't getting stung like some poor bugger will

Yeah have no idea how it happened but it has and well put doubt in my mind straight away, similar to the first one showing lots of bad signs which the garage were unaware / didnt care about as such, but that one has now sold!

Must admit i was looking at alternatives as im finding as nice as Audis are and having had a good drive in a couple normal roads and ring roads, it is ALOT of money to try and get the one you want in my case about 1 >>3k over the budget I have set.

A few facelift Skoda Octava VRS have caught my eye the 170 TDi, have been looking at Seat's as well and a few MKV GT's but again these diesels hold thier value!
Title: Re: Went to view an Aldi.... Test drove said Aldi...: THE VERDICT!
Post by: DubFan on 05 August 2011, 08:38
108k down to 97.1k is not a 13k loss.

Anyway, at least you've caught the rubbish before it's too late.

Have to admit I was tempted by a Octavia VRS 170 Diesel I saw recently, it was an estate too, so ultra practical family wagon, economical and fun.
Title: Re: Went to view an Aldi.... Test drove said Aldi...: THE VERDICT!
Post by: the_stink on 05 August 2011, 08:41
108k down to 97.1k is not a 13k loss.

Anyway, at least you've caught the rubbish before it's too late.

Have to admit I was tempted by a Octavia VRS 170 Diesel I saw recently, it was an estate too, so ultra practical family wagon, economical and fun.

my bad 11k but sill missing  :grin:
Title: Re: Went to view an Aldi.... Test drove said Aldi...: THE VERDICT!
Post by: JulesS3 on 05 August 2011, 09:23
For a daily, a diseasal can't be beat.

Sad but true.

Unless you are happy to spend the money on petrol then i disagree. I would rather spend more and be happy with a petrol than get a diesel and log my mpg every time i drive it  :nerd:
Title: Re: Went to view an Aldi.... Test drove said Aldi...: THE VERDICT!
Post by: DubFan on 05 August 2011, 12:38
I would rather spend more and be happy with a petrol than get a diesel and log my mpg every time i drive it  :nerd:

I often watch my trip/avg mpg display while driving. With the price of petrol these days, and not being a boy racer anymore, I'm usually trying to keep my mpg up.
I particularly do this on the few occassions I drive to work rather than take the train to see whether it was actually cheaper than the stupid inflated train fare.
Title: Re: Went to view an Aldi.... Test drove said Aldi...: THE VERDICT!
Post by: JulesS3 on 05 August 2011, 14:46
I have no real clue of my cars mpg. I check on the motorway every so often and it will stick around 36ish which isnt bad for a 260bhp+ hatchback
Title: Re: Went to view an Aldi.... Test drove said Aldi...: THE VERDICT!
Post by: dTEA on 05 August 2011, 16:21
I always clock my mpg and gotta say I can either return 31mpg on a tank or as low as 24.5 just on travel times...rush hour and the stop start route kill it
Title: Re: Went to view an Aldi.... Test drove said Aldi...: THE VERDICT!
Post by: Diamond Hell on 05 August 2011, 20:09
Unless you are happy to spend the money on petrol then i disagree.

I love spending money on petrol, but I'd rather spend it on petrol when I can enjoy it, like on track, rather than pointlessly in every day driving. 

I would rather spend more and be happy with a petrol than get a diesel and log my mpg every time i drive it

I'd rather spank the backside off my diesel and find it's still returned +35MPG. Last time I spanked a Golf6 GTI it returned 16MPG.  Spend double on fuel when I'm happy with the performance of my diesel?  I'd be mental.
Title: Re: Went to view an Aldi.... Test drove said Aldi...: THE VERDICT!
Post by: R32UK on 05 August 2011, 20:45
I'd rather spank the backside off my diesel and find it's still returned +35MPG. Last time I spanked a Golf6 GTI it returned 16MPG......


You should just be happy it didnt break down  :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
Title: Re: Went to view an Aldi.... Test drove said Aldi...: THE VERDICT!
Post by: dTEA on 05 August 2011, 22:47
DH how the he'll do you return 35mpg and spank it?? What? My old diesel belongs to the missus now and although it was chipped if pushing a proper drive that'd get the Gti into the low -20s I'd still get -30mpg from the diesel. You not driving the diesel hard enough cos of the narrow power banding  :lipsrsealed: :tongue: