What would your next car be after the Polo GTI?

[Rubbadub]

There's very little money in small cars, especially the poverty packs. Ford based its decision on more people buying the bottom of the range Focus, which would have meant selling a LOT of them. As it turns out, more people buy mid and high-spec models, but I believe even Holden is finding it tough to make money out of locally built Cruzes, even though they have been selling a reasonable amount of them.

[amazeer]

My mum was a dressmaker. The textile industry died in this country because of tariff reductions.

I worked in Steel industry. Stainless steel to begin with. Governments refused to protect or offer us assistance when the Germans and South Africans were dumping their stuff here. You cant buy Australian made stainless any more. I went into tinplate. Despite millions of $$$ investment, it has now gone. Newcastle steel is gone. Port Kembla is now in a self induced coma only doing domestics. Not sure of the status now but imported "colorbond" was at one point landing on our docks at the price of our raw inputs.

I know farming gets a fair it of subsidy but it doesnt appear to be enough to stop the decline. It needs to be protected as a matter of national security but it isnt. How simple would it be to say no pears tinned or otherwise get imported to australia during our local pear season? 60 farms pretty much shut down overnight.

I dont understand why car industry has so many friends in govt.

[supamade]

I went from an insanely quick s14 to polo gti that feels more subtle. I do want best of both worlds though... Sething as quick as the s14 but has the nice feel to it.. So im thinking golf r? Pumping 350hp..

[gavs]

What do you define as insanely quick? Do you have figures or just bum dyno?

[Lemonskin]

I'm fairly sure at this stage that my next car will be a 2014 Skoda Octavia RS wagon. That thing looks awesome, and goes like a GTI. Perfect blend of fun and practicality. I'm yearning for a wagon again!

[alexaescht]

Speaking of wagons, what do people here think of the Renault Megane GT 220?

[supamade]

What do you define as insanely quick? Do you have figures or just bum dyno?

220rwkw @1.2 bar s14a.. Power fc, 550cc inj, gt28rs turbo, 3" dump to straight pipes, and heaps more..

The response and torque range was amazing, and its something i want in a euro spec car.


s14 220kw @ 1.2 bar boost - YouTube

[gavs]

What would your next car be after the Polo GTI?

220rwkw @1.2 bar s14a.. Power fc, 550cc inj, gt28rs turbo, 3" dump to straight pipes, and heaps more..

The response and torque range was amazing, and its something i want in a euro spec car.


s14 220kw @ 1.2 bar boost - YouTube

So giggle inducing fast

Nice

[Hail22]

In reply to this thread to make it short and sweet: Not buying another VW...lol

[readerr0r]

In reply to this thread to make it short and sweet: Not buying another VW...lol

Or another VAG?

[Hail22]

Or another VAG?

Nope...no more audi's, porsche etc except for our works track car lol.

Next is a Renault / Mercedes.

[Lemonskin]

Nope...no more audi's, porsche etc except for our works track car lol.

Next is a Renault / Mercedes.

C63 wagon would suit me :p

[supamade]

So giggle inducing fast

Nice

Cheers i want my polo to be the same lol. Nah... Jks.. Id be spending heaps of money that i dont have.

[nomadx38]

Haha just get a tune like Gavs then! If its breaking traction in 4th I would be very happy with that haha - will only set you backs few hundred

[supamade]

Haha just get a tune like Gavs then! If its breaking traction in 4th I would be very happy with that haha - will only set you backs few hundred

Hell yeah please guide me to that path! What do i have to do?!