Hey all,
Well, at the minute I'm considering trading down from my dual cab 4wd (GLX-R Mitsubishi Triton, 2010 MN Diesel - Anyone interested?? hahaha). Main reasons being that I just don't use the 4WD capability, and I may be moving for work and won't need it. Also it is way too long for my liking. Has been very handy where I live now on a small property, but needs change, and I'd like something a bit more fun to drive whilst still keeping some degree of practicality. The most 4WD use it has got has been heading up the the snow through winter which I try and do once a week or fortnight.
I was originally considering a Subaru Forester XT and other SUV'S, but to be honest the Forester was the only one I liked the drive and look of (Subjective I know). Fuel consumption, however is far from good on the XT which is a big turnoff. Anyway, went for a look at the VW lot and was VERY impressed. Took a GTD golf for a drive which was good, but more interested in a GTI (Dealer didn't have one to drive at the minute though).
I would consider the Tiguan, but the interior of the GTI/GTD has really sold me - It's just what I am after. That and I couldn't really see a significant size difference between the GTI and the Tiguan (Am I missing something?). Oh, that and the fact I would be more interested if they offered the Tiguan with the R-Line pack in Australia, but anyway...
So at the minute I guess I'm questioning if the Golf is too small. I'm thinking though, how big do you really NEED your car to be? I have a monstrous 4WD I'm not using to its potential, and it would be better in the hands of someone that will... As I said, the main thing I get up to with my car is going up to the snow as much as possible. I know there are snow chains available for the Golf, but what I can't find much info on is if there is enough room INSIDE the back of the car with seats folded down to store a couple of snowboards in bags? Not interested in roof racks as I lashed out to buy bags which are waterproof and hold all of my gear (boots etc)... that and I don't really like the look of the roof racks / snowboard racks. Can anyone help, maybe with some pics? I intend to try and get to a dealer with my kit to throw in the back of a GTI / GTD but in the meantime, any advice is appreciated...
Anyway, cheers!
Well, at the minute I'm considering trading down from my dual cab 4wd (GLX-R Mitsubishi Triton, 2010 MN Diesel - Anyone interested?? hahaha). Main reasons being that I just don't use the 4WD capability, and I may be moving for work and won't need it. Also it is way too long for my liking. Has been very handy where I live now on a small property, but needs change, and I'd like something a bit more fun to drive whilst still keeping some degree of practicality. The most 4WD use it has got has been heading up the the snow through winter which I try and do once a week or fortnight.
I was originally considering a Subaru Forester XT and other SUV'S, but to be honest the Forester was the only one I liked the drive and look of (Subjective I know). Fuel consumption, however is far from good on the XT which is a big turnoff. Anyway, went for a look at the VW lot and was VERY impressed. Took a GTD golf for a drive which was good, but more interested in a GTI (Dealer didn't have one to drive at the minute though).
I would consider the Tiguan, but the interior of the GTI/GTD has really sold me - It's just what I am after. That and I couldn't really see a significant size difference between the GTI and the Tiguan (Am I missing something?). Oh, that and the fact I would be more interested if they offered the Tiguan with the R-Line pack in Australia, but anyway...
So at the minute I guess I'm questioning if the Golf is too small. I'm thinking though, how big do you really NEED your car to be? I have a monstrous 4WD I'm not using to its potential, and it would be better in the hands of someone that will... As I said, the main thing I get up to with my car is going up to the snow as much as possible. I know there are snow chains available for the Golf, but what I can't find much info on is if there is enough room INSIDE the back of the car with seats folded down to store a couple of snowboards in bags? Not interested in roof racks as I lashed out to buy bags which are waterproof and hold all of my gear (boots etc)... that and I don't really like the look of the roof racks / snowboard racks. Can anyone help, maybe with some pics? I intend to try and get to a dealer with my kit to throw in the back of a GTI / GTD but in the meantime, any advice is appreciated...
Anyway, cheers!
Comment