Bunta Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Good suggestion! Thanks, there is a few there that might fit the bill. cant find any of the ones you are talking about but quite a lot of the 103kw 320nm 2.0L ones, which would fit the bill pretty nicely. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/374950-mpsxr5golf/page/7/#findComment-6004116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS-25T Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 oaf Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/374950-mpsxr5golf/page/7/#findComment-6004137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunta Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I have to say the Audi A3 is pretty interesting to me (wanted one badly when they first came out) are they even worth going and having a look at? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/374950-mpsxr5golf/page/7/#findComment-6004141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTZ Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Sorry fellas this is a cool hatchback thread, not the nazi mardi gras Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/374950-mpsxr5golf/page/7/#findComment-6004169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunta Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Sorry fellas this is a cool hatchback thread, not the nazi mardi gras Thanks for the useful info What would your suggestions be? After all its why I asked my question, never looked into this type of car as I never needed one before so I know literally nothing about them. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/374950-mpsxr5golf/page/7/#findComment-6004211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTZ Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 something not european Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/374950-mpsxr5golf/page/7/#findComment-6004259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunta Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 That really only leaves the swift sport....which I am not 100% sold on either. Doesnt seem to be a lot of info out there about them. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/374950-mpsxr5golf/page/7/#findComment-6004270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTZ Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 hyundai 130 car of the year 3 years running.. Mazda 3 focus corolla admittedlly the golf is a bit more classy than these ,but if your buying secondhand you wil pay through the ass for it if something goes wrong.. You can almost buy a brand new swift for 15k warranty and all... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/374950-mpsxr5golf/page/7/#findComment-6004280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xALmoN Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I am in a car shooping quandry at the moment too. My Girlfriend has started free lance make up artistry so she would like a hatchback to fit all her stuff in it (Taking the GTR is proving troublesome) with the back seats folded down, we also travel into the country a bit so being able to get out and pass people at 100km/h is important too. Ideally we dont want to spend more than 15,000 but could spend a bit more for the right car. The cars I have come up with that meet the breif of, Hatch back, not too old, a little bit fast, decent handling and not too dear are: 2002ish VW Golf GTI, 110kw 210nm, 0-100 in 8.5sec 8.0L/100 mixed driving 2002ish Audi A3, 110kw 210nm, 0-100 in 8.7sec 6.7L/100 mixed driving 2006ish Suzuki swift sport 95kw 148nm for some reason I cant find a 0-100 7.5L/100 mixed driving. Any one got anything to add to my list to check out? Any comments on what is on the current list besides "girl car" because it IS for a girl who is really tired of my GTR lol stag Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/374950-mpsxr5golf/page/7/#findComment-6004298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
10 4 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Cooper S? And this if you're brave... http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=10953513&__Qpb=1&Cr=4&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=1216%201247%201252%201282%204294967248%204294967249%20412%204294929900&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&PriceTo=412&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=7&__sid=12CB54BF3AF7 These are cool too. http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=11039985&__Qpb=1&Cr=1&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=1216%201247%201252%201282%204294966417%204294966463%20410%204294929012&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&PriceTo=410&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=3&__sid=12CB54BF3AF7 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/374950-mpsxr5golf/page/7/#findComment-6004340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseekool Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 The late model Alfa Romeo are really nice. I had the privilege of driving a 159 JTS Q4. (Direct injection 3.2L, 6 speed manual, brembo brakes, AWD) for 6 months. Excellent build quality, looked the goods, performance was pretty good too. Only real issue was 1st to 2nd gear was clunky - apparently its a "normal" quirk with this particular model. Exhaust sound OMG the Exhaust sound - Brilliant. In regards to the older model Alfa - I can't say - I don't know. Definately Jap cars do stand the test of time better than european cars, even if you maintain them at the same level. Main issue with European cars is their electrical problems (be it minor glitches, to full ECU failures) which seem to crop up after 5 years or so. Euro cars in general also seem to have small design flaws to begin with, also trim items seem to fall apart too. The European cars in Australia are way overpriced anyways - I've just returned from Europe - VW and other low end Euro stuff is nothing special (this includes low end MB, BMW, Audi) - They are "people's cars" ie. Falcon/Commodore. I think it's only in Australia and Asia where the "badge" means more than the actual car's merits. In regards to the MPS, XR5, GTi, in gear performance 80km/h to 120km/h will always be great - due to them being high compression + turbo engines, best of both worlds n/a responsivness with the torque of a turbo. High compression allows the turbo to spool up faster too. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/374950-mpsxr5golf/page/7/#findComment-6004370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunta Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 hyundai 130 car of the year 3 years running.. Mazda 3 focus corolla admittedlly the golf is a bit more classy than these ,but if your buying secondhand you wil pay through the ass for it if something goes wrong.. You can almost buy a brand new swift for 15k warranty and all... The i30, especially the turbo diesel is one I have thought about. My Mum has a carolla and it sucks, it would end up parked at home and we would still be taking the GTR everywhere anyway. The Focus could be ok, but isnt it just another Euro with a different badge on the front? stag 4 cyl perferred for rego costs, plus Anna hates them. Cooper S? And this if you're brave... http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=10953513&__Qpb=1&Cr=4&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=1216%201247%201252%201282%204294967248%204294967249%20412%204294929900&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&PriceTo=412&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=7&__sid=12CB54BF3AF7 These are cool too. http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=11039985&__Qpb=1&Cr=1&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=1216%201247%201252%201282%204294966417%204294966463%20410%204294929012&SearchAction=N&silo=1011&PriceTo=410&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=3&__sid=12CB54BF3AF7 Anna hates the poor old cooper s, I am not brave enough for the Alpha, but that focus sounds pretty good. Thanks! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/374950-mpsxr5golf/page/7/#findComment-6004433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xALmoN Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 diesel golf is the go then Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/374950-mpsxr5golf/page/7/#findComment-6004436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTZ Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 diesel golf is the go then even if you were right, I still wouldnt buy one on principal... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/374950-mpsxr5golf/page/7/#findComment-6004520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonau Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 lunch done. doesnt like mini coopers or beetles, too 'girly' apparently. even though she has owned 2 MX5s...*shrug looks like its down to a semi auto Golf, Evo or late Skyline. i do like the look of a swift (for a girls car) so might nudge that into the mix too..and diesel Golf? gotta agree with above..ugh. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/374950-mpsxr5golf/page/7/#findComment-6004687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyRS4 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 i dont know if anyone has mentioned the ralliart colt turbz or the renault clio sport?? i miss my GTiR, it fkn owned evyrthing on the road. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/374950-mpsxr5golf/page/7/#findComment-6004737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
10 4 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Always read so much crap about Renault engines not lasting.... Scares me =/ Colt is just ugly lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/374950-mpsxr5golf/page/7/#findComment-6004742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyRS4 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 yer, agreed very fugly but still options btw the dood you sig'd is a spoilt little phag Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/374950-mpsxr5golf/page/7/#findComment-6004751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
10 4 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Yes, yes he is. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/374950-mpsxr5golf/page/7/#findComment-6004759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
10 4 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 What about one of these... Always had a soft spot... http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/dealer/details.aspx?R=11138421&__Qpb=1&keywords=&Cr=3&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&SearchAction=N&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965322%204294965250%204294921591%20413%204294880773&silo=1011&PriceTo=413&seot=1&__Nne=15&__No=15&trecs=23&__sid=12006EE025D0 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/374950-mpsxr5golf/page/7/#findComment-6004766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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