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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: hog_hedge on 26 February 2018, 22:08

Title: I’ve been thinking about my next car.
Post by: hog_hedge on 26 February 2018, 22:08: After owning my GTI for 9 months or so I am that happy with it that I will definitely be considering the Mk8 once it arrives. I have never stuck with the same brand before let alone the same model, it’s just perfect for what I need it for and it looks fantastic.

As you were. :grin:
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Post by: gtiaps on 26 February 2018, 22:23: +1 lol
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Post by: JeffPoe on 26 February 2018, 22:24: I have learnt (very quickly) I miss RWD and will be going back to a BMW as soon as my lease finishes on this GTI.
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Post by: Guzzle on 26 February 2018, 22:28: 2 series or 3 series?

Isn't the forthcoming 1 series going to be front wheel drive like the Golf?
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Post by: JeffPoe on 26 February 2018, 22:34: Probably a 2 if its still RWD.

Not heard about them swapping to FWD, but given all the models they make out of the MINI platform (and I think that big BMW people carrier thing is FWD) then I certainly would not rule it out.

I'd guess they would never dare go FWD on the 3 and 5. But then I also thought they would never go turbo on an M car.
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Post by: Guzzle on 26 February 2018, 23:52: Knew i'd read it somewhere

https://uk.motor1.com/news/225988/bmw-1-series-spy-shots/
Title: Re: I’ve been thinking about my next car.
Post by: dubber36 on 27 February 2018, 08:20: Quote from: hog_hedge on 26 February 2018, 22:08
After owning my GTI for 9 months or so I am that happy with it that I will definitely be considering the Mk8 once it arrives. I have never stuck with the same brand before let alone the same model, it’s just perfect for what I need it for and it looks fantastic.

If it's so good, why change it at all?
Title: Re: I’ve been thinking about my next car.
Post by: hog_hedge on 27 February 2018, 19:03: Quote from: dubber36 on 27 February 2018, 08:20
Quote from: hog_hedge on 26 February 2018, 22:08
After owning my GTI for 9 months or so I am that happy with it that I will definitely be considering the Mk8 once it arrives. I have never stuck with the same brand before let alone the same model, it’s just perfect for what I need it for and it looks fantastic.

If it's so good, why change it at all?

Good point. Right now it is great but in 3 years when it’s paid off I will have money burning a hole in my pocket and will want another new car. It’s a vicious cycle.
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Post by: dubber36 on 28 February 2018, 08:21: If you still have one, use the money you would spend monthly on a new car, on your mortgage instead. It will be far more beneficial in the long run, meaning you'll have much more money to spend on cars once the house is paid for.
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Post by: Arnold_Lane on 28 February 2018, 08:30: Quote from: dubber36 on 28 February 2018, 08:21
If you still have one, use the money you would spend monthly on a new car, on your mortgage instead. It will be far more beneficial in the long run, meaning you'll have much more money to spend on cars once the house is paid for.

Stop with the 'sensible, grown up talk'! You sound like my wife :grin:
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Post by: Sootchucker on 28 February 2018, 08:32: What about us that have paid off our mortgage early :evil: :evil: :evil:
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Post by: dubber36 on 28 February 2018, 11:20: Quote from: Sootchucker on 28 February 2018, 08:32
What about us that have paid off our mortgage early :evil: :evil: :evil:

We buy nice stuff as and when we want. :wink:
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Post by: Watts on 28 February 2018, 12:09: Quote from: dubber36 on 28 February 2018, 11:20
Quote from: Sootchucker on 28 February 2018, 08:32
What about us that have paid off our mortgage early :evil: :evil: :evil:

We buy nice stuff as and when we want. :wink:

Or as and when we are allowed :rolleyes: :smiley:
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Post by: Little Lofty on 28 February 2018, 12:40: This is a GTi forum isn't it ? I keep thinking I have drifted onto MoneySavingExpert dotcom :grin:
If we wanted to save money then we could have bought a Dacia, not a £30k hatchback.
Buy what you like if you've got the money, I change my car every year, you're a long time dead.
Title: Re: I’ve been thinking about my next car.
Post by: hog_hedge on 28 February 2018, 20:32: Quote from: dubber36 on 28 February 2018, 08:21
If you still have one, use the money you would spend monthly on a new car, on your mortgage instead. It will be far more beneficial in the long run, meaning you'll have much more money to spend on cars once the house is paid for.

But that’s not very fun is it? :grin: