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Title: similar fun / practicality as a Golf GTi, but a bit bigger?
Post by: Bobman on 31 December 2011, 12:46
hi there, umming and aring over next car - currently have a Mk V GTi which I love. If - and it's a big if - we decided we needed more space, what's the next best option (VW or otherwise) for fun and practicality? Civil at low speeds (wife is a new driver), fun for me, space for two kids etc etc (you know, the usual suburban cliche  :wink: )

I guess it's a family (passat, 3 series)-sized estate? or something random, like a Qashqui?! (which look ok, but are dog slow).

Who's made a similar jump? thanks all.

cheers
Title: Re: similar fun / practicality as a Golf GTi, but a bit bigger?
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 31 December 2011, 12:55
why not a mk6, simelar size to a mk5, enough space for the kids. ect. ? or is the price tag too big?

passat seems good to me
(http://www.autotrader.co.uk/articleresources/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/volkswagen_passat_r36.jpg)  :evil:
Title: Re: similar fun / practicality as a Golf GTi, but a bit bigger?
Post by: Bellend on 31 December 2011, 13:10
Qashqui's are horrible. Period.
Title: Re: similar fun / practicality as a Golf GTi, but a bit bigger?
Post by: Bobman on 31 December 2011, 13:17
yeah, Mk VI would be great - but same size as the Mk V and that's what's got us wondering about more space. Trying hard to love the Passat, but don't know much about it. Will have a look and see if there's a quick version at sensible money for a few yr old one.

As for the Qashqui, it IS horrible... or so I thought until i saw it in white. Then it made more sense. Hmm... not persuaded, are you? Not sure I am either. Think I'll stop now *backtracks quietly*
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Post by: dom on 31 December 2011, 13:23
Qashqui's are horrible. Period.

I had a qasqui as a courtesy car earlier in the year, after 2 days I complained and ended up with an Astra instead.

It was completely gutless, felt cheap inside, the steering has no feel to it & the ride is awful....avoid like the plague.
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Post by: scottv6 on 31 December 2011, 13:43
audi a4 sline?? vw jetta?
Title: Re: similar fun / practicality as a Golf GTi, but a bit bigger?
Post by: barrym381 on 31 December 2011, 13:43
Qashqui's are horrible. Period.

I had a qasqui as a courtesy car earlier in the year, after 2 days I complained and ended up with an Astra instead.

It was completely gutless, felt cheap inside, the steering has no feel to it & the ride is awful....avoid like the plague.
i nearly fell over with laughter when my young cousin paid 21k for 1 of those :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: similar fun / practicality as a Golf GTi, but a bit bigger?
Post by: clancy on 31 December 2011, 16:54
A4, passat, leon cupra R are all good cars
Title: Re: similar fun / practicality as a Golf GTi, but a bit bigger?
Post by: scottv6 on 31 December 2011, 17:05
tbh i wouldnt recoment a cupra r for a family, the ride is quite stiff and the front scrapes on every speed bump, nice big boot and 4doors tho.
Title: Re: similar fun / practicality as a Golf GTi, but a bit bigger?
Post by: Jay on 31 December 2011, 17:21
Golf 5/6 Estate? Golf Plus? Touran?
Title: Re: similar fun / practicality as a Golf GTi, but a bit bigger?
Post by: Wayne on 31 December 2011, 18:59
Skoda Octavia or Touran maybe
Title: Re: similar fun / practicality as a Golf GTi, but a bit bigger?
Post by: scottv6 on 31 December 2011, 19:05
wonderd how long it would be till you said a ocy  :grin: they are prob the best out of them all for the price, size, performance.
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Post by: tech1889 on 31 December 2011, 19:11
Porsche panamera ?
Title: Re: similar fun / practicality as a Golf GTi, but a bit bigger?
Post by: Bobman on 31 December 2011, 20:12
think the summary here is... stick with a Golf! cheers all.
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Post by: RandomJord on 31 December 2011, 23:07
 Tiguas, older Tourag, A6, Subaru Legacy to name a few
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Post by: Diamond Hell on 31 December 2011, 23:09
Skoda Yeti.

Sorry, what was the question?

It's immaterial - the Yeti is the answer.
Title: Re: similar fun / practicality as a Golf GTi, but a bit bigger?
Post by: SoundillusioN on 01 January 2012, 17:03
Skoda Yeti.

Sorry, what was the question?

It's immaterial - the Yeti is the answer.

I'm  quite drawn to this one.

(http://www.auto-power-girl.com/high-resolution-wallpapers/skoda-yeti-suv/skoda-yeti-suv-2009-8.jpg)
Title: Re: similar fun / practicality as a Golf GTi, but a bit bigger?
Post by: JC on 01 January 2012, 17:07
either or

(http://p.webwombat.com.au/motoring/car-images/volkswagen-passat-r36-review-7-big.jpg)
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Post by: jeynesey on 02 January 2012, 00:52
Passat without a doubt. Or A4 avant?
Title: Re: similar fun / practicality as a Golf GTi, but a bit bigger?
Post by: golf-sib on 02 January 2012, 02:40
Hell no to cash-cow... I'd rather you buy a KIA Sportage  :grin: :grin: :grin:

I thought the yeti's where quite pricey, I remember being a dealers with my brother pricing it up, plus the waiting list. In the end he went for a Nissan note  :lipsrsealed:

I'd be looking at A4, Octy or passat, diesel options is what I'd head for as well.
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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 02 January 2012, 12:07
jetta?
Title: Re: similar fun / practicality as a Golf GTi, but a bit bigger?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 02 January 2012, 21:00
You're spelling it wrong:

Y-e-t-i
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Post by: tg1 on 03 January 2012, 13:31
skoda superb, yeti or an seat exeo if you want an old shape a4
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Post by: thai-wronghorse on 03 January 2012, 15:13
That Passat R36 estate looks rather tasty.
Title: Re: similar fun / practicality as a Golf GTi, but a bit bigger?
Post by: postie on 03 January 2012, 15:25
best thing to do is run family to train station and then meet them at the other end.
we went from a large mazda 6 to our mk 4 golf all i did was tell the wife not to pack so much. or you could put a roof box on when you need more room  cheaper that way.