Ninj Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Hi all, Im sure this is an ongoing debate here, but, further to my earlier posts; Ive noticed a lot of Golfs which year for year seem cheaper than the Audi. Marque rivalry apart what are the pros and cons? I assume an obvious one is depreciation. What about performance, handling, tunability, fuel economy etc etc Thanks for any advice Rgds Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 If your not a snob, then go for the Golf. Insurance may be cheaper too ! Bits will be cheaper ! Servicing may be cheaper ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshA3T Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 [ QUOTE ] If your not a snob, then go for the Golf. Insurance may be cheaper too ! [/ QUOTE ] Dont want to open a can of worms but the Audi 1.8T is group 14 insurance where as the Golf GTi has a bit of an unfortunate history (Max Power etc) therefore I think the Golf will cost more? Plus the Audi has superb build quality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdIver Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 I've had a Golf and my wife has an A3 1.8T and so I have a few views...! The Audi has better build quality and feels more solid. The Golf is bigger inside. The Audi feels "tighter" to drive and heavier and has better radio / CD as standard. The Audi feels quicker (if we're talking 150BHP variants for both) which is odd as it is heavier. Tuning / chipping opportunities should be the same as the engine is the same. The Golf is cheaper. The Golf has a better laid-out dash and it looks better at night when lit up. You feel you can throw the Golf around more into corners (just a feeling). The Audi is more exclusive (there are a lot more Golfs than A3s!) Just a few thoughts - hope they help Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshA3T Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 I also had a Golf 1.8 GTi 150. I Prefer the Audi IMHO. Each to themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninj Posted January 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Hi Thanks guys, cheers EdIver - sound advice there, all makes sense. Im not sure if there are as many Golfs with leather/Air Con option but I guess its just luck of the draw. Good point about the dash at night aswell, I love the blue bits and bobs, a matching Kenwood can really set it off. Rgds Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninj Posted January 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Just done an insurance quote with Tesco: Audi: £401 Golf: £466 Backs up the theory about chequered insurance history of the Golfs I guess! Incidently, my Mk3 golf GTi 8v is about £400 too and requires proof of immobiliser everytime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshA3T Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Also one reason I prefer the Audi is its anonimity. My Golf attracted the wrong kind of attention from the 'boyz'. Glad you're getting to a decision mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snez22 Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 yep. golfs aren't as reliable as volkswagen would have you think either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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