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long time Commodore driver about to buy Golf but has a few questions...

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  • #16
    I actually came from a Commodore VE-SS (A) which I'd bought some 2-3mths after it was first released! The Holden build quality just isn't great at all. Initially I thought since I wouldn't be doing high mileages, mostly weekend driving, the expectedly heavy fuel consumption for a 6.0liter V8 wouldn't bother me too much, but getting 15-16l/100km regularly, mostly urban driving, it just didn't make sense. In early '09I traded the 'dore for a Audi A3 2.0 TFSI Quattro (same 147KW engine as the Mk V GTi).

    Servicing costs have been free under corporate package program I purchased, but the bills (paid by Audi Australia) for the 1st 2 services came to $545 & 645. I expect the 3rd (& last free) service will exceed $700.The car has been wholly trouble-free thus far, except for an occassion 2+ yrs into ownership when the battery failed. It was replaced by Audi Road Assist under warranty.

    TBH I've been eyeing the GTi Edition 35, and think it may be a suitable replacement for my A3!

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    • #17
      I came out of a VE Calais V V8 - and still own a 2011 SV6 wagon in addition to a 2011 GTI. I never, NEVER miss the Calais... the Golf GTI is just fantastic. This from the owner of 7 Commodores since 1995... my next one after the GTI will either be another GTI, an R or an Audi of some sort.
      Golf 7R | 5 Door | Limestone Grey | DSG | Sunroof | Leather | Driver Assist | Tint | Formerly GTi11.5

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