Interested in buying a Mk7.5 Gti PP.

[Watts]

I did look at Cupra's before going for my Golf.

I don't regret it to be honest. The Golf already struggles to get it's power down at times, the Cupra would be worse.

I haven't driven a Cupra but my TCR has the same engine and you would be surprised. My MK7PP was a terror with the wheel hop and spin but the TCR really isn't. The difference is in the turbos, the IS20 develops lots of low down torque but with the IS38 it comes in a bit higher up the rev range. Tyres make a huge difference too, when I swapped to Michelins on the PP it virtually cured the traction issues.

[sjw]

I think if I was in the market for another hot hatch, it'd be the Mégane RS for me. Really really like them and that yellow is absolutely superb

[symonh2000]

Personally if I was going for a hatch over around 250bhp I would want RWD or 4WD

You only have to compare the Cupra acceleration times to that of a Golf R to see the difference it makes at lower, real world speeds.

There are only a few FWD cars that get much under 6.0 seconds 0-60 due to traction limitations, and it can make a car a handful in the corners.

[Legacywr]

Being the fastest isn’t important to me, I want a nice grown up car, that can also provide a turn of speed when I feel like it

[sjw]

Personally if I was going for a hatch over around 250bhp I would want RWD or 4WD

You only have to compare the Cupra acceleration times to that of a Golf R to see the difference it makes at lower, real world speeds.

There are only a few FWD cars that get much under 6.0 seconds 0-60 due to traction limitations, and it can make a car a handful in the corners.

I thought the same until I tuned my GTI. Thing is an absolute hoot now

[fredgroves]

I think if I was in the market for another hot hatch, it'd be the Mégane RS for me. Really really like them and that yellow is absolutely superb

I've had a Megane (Coupe from around 1998 with the Williams Clio 2l lump) and a couple of other Renaults.... never again! Nightmare!

I think the only other thing I'd consider would be a CTR but even those in the latest model lack the things I love about my Golf. Considering Honda like to trade on technology superiority, they don't really.

[fredgroves]

Being the fastest isn’t important to me, I want a nice grown up car, that can also provide a turn of speed when I feel like it

1 series BMW F40 or a Mk8 Golf/A3 really then... and the Golf is a better drivers car than the understeering F40

[Legacywr]

A 1 series hatch really isn’t on the cards!

This is nice, but he wants 25k for it, which is too much.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202211302161384

[clubsport]

A 1 series hatch really isn’t on the cards!

This is nice, but he wants 25k for it, which is too much.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202211302161384

A nice apecification car, I am confused why someone would advertise at £27k and be willing to take £25k,,, why not advertise at £25.5k, you may get more interest?

I can see that car at £24k privately due to the spec..... £24.5k if you really want it?

One thing you may want to look into if buying a GTi privately, this one appears to be out of warranty, as it's not mentioned?

Quite a few, if not some of us.   Have an all in package with VW, 2 x services, 2 years warranty, 2 x mot and 2 year AA cover for between £25-30 a month depending on deal available. This could take some concern out of buying a car privately?

[sjw]

Apologies if I've missed it, but what's the budget?