zilspeed
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 posted on 13/6/09 at 10:53 PM |
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Which one do I go for
Currently driving an A4. Nice car, does everything I need. Works exactly as it should and I like how it's been put together. It's a bit
underpowered, but it really is a well made thing.
Been offered a MK3 Golf GTI 8 valve. In very nice condition. Not so well made inside as the Golf, but far torquier.
Can't really justify keeping both so would have to make a choice.
Pics enclosed of both cars - which one do I go for ?
Value of the A4 would pay for the Golf.
 
Audi at kames
 
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 13/6/09 at 11:16 PM |
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scottish vag forum for you ma boy!
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James
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| posted on 14/6/09 at 12:17 AM |
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Keep the Audi... Mk3 Golfs are the worst!
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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RK
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| posted on 14/6/09 at 01:16 AM |
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I've had 2 A4's. Boring to drive, but very solid. I suppose you can justify the 4wd where I live because of the snow, but I don't
use mine to it's potential, although I can slip and slide it around nicely on the ice. I would consider the VW a big step down though.
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LBMEFM
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| posted on 14/6/09 at 05:08 AM |
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For what it's worth I say Audi, it looks much nicer.
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WestfieldSEI
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| posted on 14/6/09 at 06:49 AM |
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Sell both and buy a Alfa
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eznfrank
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| posted on 14/6/09 at 06:56 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by WestfieldSEI
Sell both and buy a Alfa
+1 I just sold my 147 yesterday and miss it already!! 
Oh well, at least I get to go toy shopping now 
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jeffw
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| posted on 14/6/09 at 07:18 AM |
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I've had two B5 A4s as well....430BHP S4 & a 530BHP RS4 
Keep the Audi
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zilspeed
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| posted on 14/6/09 at 07:24 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by WestfieldSEI
Sell both and buy a Alfa
Which brings me to the next confusing factor.
Same person who has the Golf has also offered me this too.
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eznfrank
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| posted on 14/6/09 at 07:56 AM |
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What engine and mileage?? I've had 2 Alfa's and they can be a right royal pain in the arse if they've not been looked after - that
been said I would have another but wouldn't buy a new one.
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Steve G
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| posted on 14/6/09 at 08:05 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by James
Keep the Audi... Mk3 Golfs are the worst!
Agreed............. but if it was a Mk2 16v..........
Audi all the way for me
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zilspeed
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| posted on 14/6/09 at 08:32 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by eznfrank
What engine and mileage?? I've had 2 Alfa's and they can be a right royal pain in the arse if they've not been looked after - that
been said I would have another but wouldn't buy a new one.
The Alfa is a 1.8 Veloce with 105K on the clock and full history.
Regarding the Golf, my reason for being tempted is the torque.
Much as I really do like the A4, 101bhp and 103 lb.ft doesn't go very far when the car weighs 1185kg. Overtaking means much gear changing.
The Golf, whilst no ball of fire, has 115bhp and 122lb.ft of torque in 1060kg. It has to be an easier car to punt about and keep up with the flow.
Hang on to I do a quick check of the numbers for the Alfa in Parkers.
140bhp
120lb.ft
But 1315kg.
It is very very cool though.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 14/6/09 at 08:58 AM |
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Defo Alfa
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robinj66
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| posted on 14/6/09 at 09:09 AM |
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Sell them both and buy a pre-2005 Seat Leon - m same build quality as the Audi and 180 BHP 20 valve Turbo engine
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delboy
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| posted on 14/6/09 at 09:13 AM |
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156 is a brilliant car, but it needs to have been serviced on schedule and looked after. It needs a timing belt every 36K regardless of what the
service schedule says. I have a 150bhp diesel saloon with all the toys and its awsome. Have to say though, I don't like the estate version too
much, but I supose it depends what you need. PS don't get a selespeed version, they are really prone to problems.
I'd keep the audi over both as the alfa offered isnt a saloon
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zilspeed
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| posted on 14/6/09 at 09:33 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by delboy
156 is a brilliant car, but it needs to have been serviced on schedule and looked after. It needs a timing belt every 36K regardless of what the
service schedule says. I have a 150bhp diesel saloon with all the toys and its awsome. Have to say though, I don't like the estate version too
much, but I supose it depends what you need. PS don't get a selespeed version, they are really prone to problems.
I'd keep the audi over both as the alfa offered isnt a saloon
I'm weird.
I much prefer the Sportwagon over the saloon and given the choice would have an A4 Avant over a saloon every time.
The good thing is that I have a choice of the Golf or the Alfa from a member of family and can have extended loans to help make the decision.
The A4 is a great car, but it really does lack grunt.
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sonic
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| posted on 14/6/09 at 10:47 AM |
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hi there
is the Audi petrol or diesel?
i am assuming petrol,take it to a performance chip centre and have it remapped,£250 later it will be a differant car and be more ecconomical.
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delboy
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| posted on 14/6/09 at 11:36 AM |
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Zil,
Your not weird, well not in relation to car choice anyway. It's just we all have different likes and dislikes. It has to be remebered if we
didn't think differently from the masses we'd not be building 7's.
[Edited on 14/6/09 by delboy]
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 16/6/09 at 01:08 AM |
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You've got to have an Alfa before you can be a car nut, it's the law apparently. Even though they say it keeps breaking down... My escort
did that!
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zilspeed
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| posted on 16/6/09 at 05:25 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Ninehigh
You've got to have an Alfa before you can be a car nut, it's the law apparently. Even though they say it keeps breaking down... My escort
did that!
I've had two.
First was a Sud which was great.
Second was a 145 boxer which wasn't.
Apparently I'm taking the Sportwagon on holiday this year, so that'll be a nice test drive.
[Edited on 16/6/09 by zilspeed]
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Guinness
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| posted on 16/6/09 at 06:55 PM |
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Keep the Audi.
Known to you, reliable, not going to cost anything to change.
So overtaking is a bit of a pain. It's not the end of the world.
The Alfa will need fettling and the likelyhood is that the Golf has seen some action too!
Spend the money finishing the yellow beastie. That won't be slow to overtake!
Mike
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RK
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| posted on 17/6/09 at 02:35 AM |
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When did an A4 have 101 HP? Mine was 2001 and had 170, and my 2006 has 200.
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zilspeed
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| posted on 17/6/09 at 08:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RK
When did an A4 have 101 HP? Mine was 2001 and had 170, and my 2006 has 200.
This one does.
1.6 throbbing litres of SOHC 8 valve lustiness.
It goes all right.
Sort of.
But there isn't a situation in which my mates base model diesel Golf won't leave it for dead.
Torque, oh how I miss it...
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