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Offline corgi

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Re: Talk some sense into me...
« Reply #60 on: 12 January 2015, 17:22 »
Is the boot of a Golf MK7 big enough for child requirements?

I would say yes, on the basis that when I was a nipper, the five of us and the family collie dog used to travel the country in a Mini 1000...

In all seriousness, it should be, assuming you buy an appropriately size pram, travel cot and the like...
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Re: Talk some sense into me...
« Reply #61 on: 12 January 2015, 17:41 »
Would moving to a 5dr DSG GTD be a good move?
I was also considering the BMW 335d Saloon xdrive Msport Auto.
Is the boot of a Golf MK7 big enough for child requirements?
Cheers :)

Golf boot should be ok. Depends on how much baby stuff you wish to carry. Some parents even carry the kitchen sink!

The BMW 335d xDrive M Sport Auto is an amazing car and in a different league to the VW Golf GTD. Drive one and you will be smitten. And if you want RWD, try the BMW 330d sDrive M Sport Auto. Also pretty phenomenal. You'll have no space issues with either one of these and they are extremely fuel efficient.
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Re: Talk some sense into me...
« Reply #62 on: 12 January 2015, 17:43 »
*whispers* I think you should just wait for the RS3 ;)

No on a serious note. It's not worth changing to a GTD. It's changing just for the sake of it. I'm sure it's a great car but so is the GTI. If you want to get out the car so badly then I'd just wait for some more used examples to come on the market and choose sonething a bit different.
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I'll whisper back *buggered if I could afford one anyway!*

It's not that I hate the GTI, conversely I love it!
It was more that particular deal in post 1 that opened my eyes to a potentially good deal with a similarly performing car and a slightly different experience over the short term.

Plus I must confess I didn't expect the thread to drag on for page after page and I'll admit that, as is so often the case with me, I posted up the thread being a bit tongue in cheek as it had been dull as hell on here for a few weeks.

The deal from post 1 just ain't going to happen.


And to 2014GTI: yes the boot is big enough in the Golf if you (as above, sound advice) buy sensibly. And remember the parcel shelf comes out and you can easily store a pram on its side freeing up more space for bags.
The 335d is pretty awesome though! Just remember it's no GTI

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Re: Talk some sense into me...
« Reply #63 on: 12 January 2015, 17:54 »
Andy, you should get a BMW or a Golf 7R.

The 335d has clocked 0-60mph in 4.5s
My 330d has clocked 0-60mph in 5.2s.
The M135i has clocked 0-60mph 4.5s.
The Golf R DSG has clocked 0-60mph 4.5s (Top Gear).

These are seriously fast cars.
What's not to like? And besides, a car is never fast enough.
Come-on dear chap. Go for one of the above.
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Re: Talk some sense into me...
« Reply #64 on: 12 January 2015, 18:25 »
And besides, a car is never fast enough.

I hear that - I'll probably be lusting after a Cayman once i've had my R a while, but the total costs of owning and running the R will probably be as much as i'd currently like to be spending without it eating into the holiday budget etc. It's a big money jump to anything that'll comprehensively spank the R, you get a lot of car for your money.
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Re: Talk some sense into me...
« Reply #65 on: 12 January 2015, 18:32 »
They are some great cars AM1W but due to the massive lead time on the R (which is now up to 6-8 months) then I wouldn't consider any of them.

I would wait to see what the Motor Show's offer this year, starting with Detroit. 2015 is going to be a phenomenal year for cars.

Just to mention a few new 2015 models;

Audi RS3
Ford Focus RS
Golf R400
Honda Civic Type R
Mini Cooper S

In my opinion these cars look to be quite exciting and the new Focus RS is rumoured to be very competively priced. I'm considering changing marque this year for a bit of change.
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Re: Talk some sense into me...
« Reply #66 on: 12 January 2015, 18:46 »
Monsieur Savage:

The facelift M135i will be out soon. It takes just 4 weeks from order to delivery to get one of these! Probably the last of RWD hatchbacks. A collector's car in the making?

Regarding making the R even faster, I'll most probably REVO it through my dealership. It will be a very economical way to get 0-60mph in 3.7s! Now that is fast enough for me.

Regarding Ford, Honda and Mini, they are a no-no for me. Audi, maybe, but I hate the grille with a vengeance. So it will probably be back to BMW for me as a last hurrah! Looks like the BMW M2 is on the cards.
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Re: Talk some sense into me...
« Reply #67 on: 12 January 2015, 19:15 »
And besides, a car is never fast enough.
I hear that - I'll probably be lusting after a Cayman once i've had my R a while, but the total costs of owning and running the R will probably be as much as i'd currently like to be spending without it eating into the holiday budget etc. It's a big money jump to anything that'll comprehensively spank the R, you get a lot of car for your money.

The Cayman is a great car, a brilliant drive but is too impractical for me.
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Re: Talk some sense into me...
« Reply #68 on: 12 January 2015, 19:32 »
Monsieur Savage:

The facelift M135i will be out soon. It takes just 4 weeks from order to delivery to get one of these! Probably the last of RWD hatchbacks. A collector's car in the making?

Regarding making the R even faster, I'll most probably REVO it through my dealership. It will be a very economical way to get 0-60mph in 3.7s! Now that is fast enough for me.

Regarding Ford, Honda and Mini, they are a no-no for me. Audi, maybe, but I hate the grille with a vengeance. So it will probably be back to BMW for me as a last hurrah! Looks like the BMW M2 is on the cards.

In July 2016 the M135i (320 bhp) may be replaced by an M140i (350 bhp)

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/exclusive-2015-bmw-1-series-lci-will-get-new-range-of-engines-87506.html
« Last Edit: 12 January 2015, 19:38 by MAW73 »


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Re: Talk some sense into me...
« Reply #69 on: 12 January 2015, 19:39 »
Monsieur Savage:

The facelift M135i will be out soon. It takes just 4 weeks from order to delivery to get one of these! Probably the last of RWD hatchbacks. A collector's car in the making?

Regarding making the R even faster, I'll most probably REVO it through my dealership. It will be a very economical way to get 0-60mph in 3.7s! Now that is fast enough for me.

Regarding Ford, Honda and Mini, they are a no-no for me. Audi, maybe, but I hate the grille with a vengeance. So it will probably be back to BMW for me as a last hurrah! Looks like the BMW M2 is on the cards.

July 2016 may the M135i (320 bhp) replaced by an M140i (350 bhp)

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/exclusive-2015-bmw-1-series-lci-will-get-new-range-of-engines-87506.html

But only if it comes with xDrive (highly unlikely :cry:), and it still might not be as quick as a REVO Golf R.
http://www.revotechnik.com/product-details/software/volkswagen/golf-vii/181/stage-1/#.VLQjHkvyHIV
« Last Edit: 12 January 2015, 19:52 by am1w »
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