New car - 110 TDI vs 103 TSI

[pologti18t]

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First we get the103 and 110 then the GTI and in a couple of months it will be the R.

I wouldn't be surprised if we don't see another couple of model options/special editions before a mid life update.
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We are getting the models in the order and similar delays as other markets. Except... the GTD has already been released O/S and is not on the horizon for here.

[Ideo]

How about a BMW 116i?

[Diesel_vert]

If total cost per km is first priority, then buying a brand new car, or an import (especially European) is generally not advisable.

On the other hand, life's too short not to drive the car you really want - and I suspect the OP wouldn't be here if this wasn't the case.

If you tried to rationalise everything from a financial perspective, you'd probably end up with a car that you wouldn't enjoy driving (unless one places no value on driver enjoyment or satisfaction).