New Car - Need suggestions ($25-$30k limit)

[filthyimmigrant]

Hello everyone,

Simply put.
I'm getting rid of my MK3 VR6 and I'd like something 'newer/brand new'.
(DOESN'T HAVE TO BE A VW, but they are a beautiful species)

Was debating on the brand new TSI Golfs and TSI Polos ...

I'm getting mixed emotions.
Throw some opinions at me please!

PS: I understand that test driving plays a big part / I can drive manual

Thanks

[tigger73]

New Car - Need suggestions ($25-$30k limit)

You're in mk6 GTI territory or you could also look at a Skoda Octavia RS.

Of course it depends what you need to use your car for and whether you want a new car/warranty.


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[Lucas_R]

New Car - Need suggestions ($25-$30k limit)

The updated Polo GTI is about to come out in a few months with a 1.8T engine with 140kw and the option of a manual gearbox.

[filthyimmigrant]

Thanks for the reply Tigger.

The car will be used as a daily (to and from work - 10min each way).
The 'newer' the car the 'better' I suppose ... however MK6 territory is good territory.

The GTI's are usually high km's though which sort of sucks ...

[filthyimmigrant]

Cheers Lucas.

I've noticed that on the VW Australia website, GTI Polo is 'coming soon'.
Any idea what price that'll be though mate?

Surely it'll be like 35-40k ...

[Lucas_R]

New Car - Need suggestions ($25-$30k limit)

Should start in the high $20k mark - it will be similar to the outgoing model in terms of price.

For $22-25k you can find a nice Mk6 GTI with under 60,000km's. I got one 12months ago for $19,600 with 55,000km (white, manual, only option was reverse camera) but i got it from the dealership my brother works at and he gave it to me for the trade in price, so it was $3-4k cheaper than it should have been. Its a good little car but i think i would prefer a new Polo GTI (actually i may upgrade to the Polo once it is released).

Pics and info here incase you are interested: http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...ad.php?t=94376

[filthyimmigrant]

You're lucky your brother got you the hook up!
Such a nice car.

Well to be honest, i'd definitely prefer the GTI than the TSI 1.2
It's a matter of when it will get released and the overall price. Have you got any idea on when it'll hit the stores?

Also, I'm thinking about trading in my MK3 manual VR6 as opposed to selling it privately, thoughts?
(really don't have the time to get it roadworthy).

[Lucas_R]

The updated Polo GTI should be released in the next few months - it's already available o'seas.

I agree - the 1.2T polo doesn't interest me much either, definitely not a performance oriented car at all.......but the GTI on the other hand will be a little weapon. 140kw and 320nm in a 1200kg car.

As for your VR6, being that they are quite rare if i was you i would sell it privately to an enthusiast - regardless of condition. There will always be someone who will fix it up or at least use it as a donor car to repair another car etc. the car dealer will basically give you nothing for it literally.

[anthony]

I would look at the 2015 Jetta,such a lot of car for the money.

[BluChris]

If you're considering Polo GTi, shop against the Fiesta ST

[tigger73]

Not sure if you've found your car yet but noticed this one on carsales... 2012 Audi A3 Ambition MY12 S tronic quattro

Might be stretching the budget a little but it'd be a big step up from other cars you're looking at and only 10k on the clock (just run in).

[bigfoot]

New Polo GTi will be around 33k once you get it on the road, of course depending on how many options you tick~

or a Mk 6 Gti with approx 40,000km, DGS and a few options. I'm in the the market for one and People are asking low 30s but in reality they go for around $28k

[Creampuff]

2014 Volkswagen Jetta 1B 118TSI Comfortline MY15 Direct-Shift Gearbox

[Creampuff]

2010 Audi A5 MY10 S tronic quattro

[yinyang]

get a new manual Jetta and APR tune it? - will come under the 25k mark!!