If the Golf Mk6 didn't exist, what would you buy instead ?

[gv-dub]

There's nothing wrong with those turbo 6 Fairmonts (or GEs or whatever they are called now)! I think they are very good indeed. Hugely quick, great ZF box, good ride/handling, lots of fruit inside, reliable etc. As a second hand proposition for $45K it would be brilliant. As would a second hand Calais V.

I have a 2nd hand Calais VE V that I would gladly sell for $45k I tell you what - I'd give it to you for $25k!!

[BBP]

Ha, yes I bet you would. I was talking about one <1yr old, maybe with the new direct injection V6. Apparently they aren't wheezey like the old Commodore V6s going right back to the VN.

[Frankenstrat]

If the Golf MkVI didn't exist I'd buy a Gibson ES-339 instead.

[gv-dub]

Ha, yes I bet you would. I was talking about one <1yr old, maybe with the new direct injection V6. Apparently they aren't wheezey like the old Commodore V6s going right back to the VN.

I'll never have a Holden again - I'm going to pick it up from mechanic now as the "throttle control unit" has died....kind of important piece of kit!! Trying to nurse the damn thing through for another 2-3 weeks...

[Zaul]

Know that feeling..I'm trying to nurse my Magna for a few more weeks until my new car arrives ..

But to answer the original question posed at the top of the thread..I'd go either a 2nd hand BMW..or a new Subi Impreza had I not bought the GTI.

[kennyc]

Prob a Mazda 3 or something, less power and lower price.
Just loved the GTI and had to buy it.

[nicandlance]

Love the mini, but no room in the boot and same problem I had with my Beetle (and two kids at different schools).... two doors.
Maybe the Mazda3, but SP25.... performance in the regular Mazda was a little lacking...

[hazamatic]

Mazda RX-8.

Actually I prefer it over the GTI but no one else in the family can drive manual (the rx-8 HAS to be manual), so the DSG box was a good compromise.

[nau]

Prob a Mazda 3 or something, less power and lower price.
Just loved the GTI and had to buy it.

same here mazda 3 sp25 was on top of the list till I tried GTI : )
mazda was gone from the list faster thn F1 on a straight line lol

[Peteaussi]

same here mazda 3 sp25 was on top of the list till I tried GTI : )
mazda was gone from the list faster thn F1 on a straight line lol

I was about to purchase a Mazda 3 MPS but thought to go test drive a WRX first... as the VW dealer was next to the Subaru dealer I thought why not so went in there too to test drive the GTI... fell in love with it and next day put down my order.

[Stoney!]

Probably nothing — I'd most likely still be driving a 20+ year old MX83R Cressida.

Still the best vehicle (of some 70-odd) I ever owned but — like me — it was just getting a bit old.

Aint that the truth full stop. Although mine was older (MX73 1982) it was so ahead of it's time. 4 speed auto, fuel injectected 2.8 straight 6, power windows, mirrors, aerial. velour seats ect ect.

I did however worship the MX83R grande, lovely!

Stoney!

[Johnson4]

Alfa Brera.

I know I know... it handles terribly, the 4 cylinder engine is rubbish, and I'd probably become permanently disfigured because I'm over 6 foot...

But that lovely rear end *swoons*

[REXman]

Hmm..

For me I always have been a speed first comforts second consumer of car,

NEW: I was going to buy a MY11 WRX - very quick, gearbox's are a lot better than they used to be on the base WRX's (obviously a lot faster too), and they look great!

Would have only cost me around $40000 D.A. (my MY09 WRX cost $41500 w/sunroof and leather).
For me after owning the MY08, being repulsed by the car (after settling for its looks)and upping to a MY09.. then saw the MY11 being a completely different car yet again, I was devasted that SUBARU smashed all its customers confidence and loyalty (not to mention resale values). I would actually have bought the
MY11 again but SUBARU have to learn that you cant do that to customers. So I looked elsewhere and found the GTi.

Not really a fan of the french cars (Peugot, Renault Clio is alllllrrrrrrright bit girly for me). So WRX.

USED: Someone hit the nail on the head, E46 BMW 330CI. I have driven a 325CI, awesome cars.. sublime handling.
At speed, particularly over 80km/h it feels better than a WRX around sweepers on a racetrack. Same stretch at around 240km/h felt fine where 220km/h in a WRX, was a less confident experience. I imagine a 330 with its 170KW 300nm motor would pull great. (these motors must be slightly underated - I mean commodores in its era with 190KW felt half as fast). And the doors close like its a small tank!!

I actually was going to buy an EVO IX.. then I sat in one.. It is definitely all about the experience on the track as it feels like porsche almost speed wise, but a cheap ass mirage on the inside so I opted out of that.

Never really been a fan of Commodores or Fords, but I like what they are doing now. Again, had a VY UTE SS, really bad experience (brakes failed first 1000KM's, leaking gearbox oil, burning through engine oil, locks falling off etc) so never really went Australian again.. love the new XR turbos though..

[Coaster]

I was actually originally going to get a Mk5 Polo, but the wait was too long! So if I had the choice again today, the Polo with plenty of coin left over.

[Cossor]

Car really loved was Renault 16TS (Or was it 1600TS). Went like stink at traffic lights, but on wet days stood there,
spinning the front wheels. (Especiially uphill) Really leaned on corners, but soaked up bumps, and quiet on highway.
Would have liked Honda V6 Accord, but too big for garage, besides seats in Golf far better, and Golf feels more like memory of
Renault 16TS (But MUCH better) (In ref to Renault 16TS, showing my age!!)