Old V6 Bora vs 2L T Jetta

[mikinoz]

I think that the car which you are referring to are all very good in their own respects - however, if you need AWD because it feels like 'driving on glass' when in an FF car - I suggest you do some advanced driver training to help with that accelerator foot!!

[Mr BetterDeal]

Well i take all comments on board, but i like the feel of 4x4 and more so of driving a manual. Helps me realise that i will never be a formula 1 driver!!!

As for the 4dr R32, i like the audi because it looks like a hidden beast ready to explode, whereas the R32 looks like a big shiny D*(*K!!

I am going to run an auction through our site, and invite every Audi dealer in the country to participate. Interesting to see who is the cheapest dealer in the country!


Will let you know the results when they come through. Probably do it on Monday.

[Golfwise]

Dont buy the auto go the manual everytime.

Just bought the Mrs a VR6 Passat Auto and it has so much less poise and grunt than the manual.

Loon you are sooo out of date.The Passat runs an early 90s auto and the new ones have made manual boxes obsolete.
F1 cars are autos remember

[Golfwise]

Well yes wheel spin on take off is always going to be a problem on Hi Po FWD's like Tim said.

I don't have any experience in a Bora 4 motion nor a new Jetta. But from using my logic I don't see why the Bora handling should be better than a New Jetta. The Jetta has the new rear suspension set up which is a huge leap forward. And the Bora is primarily a FWD with some RWD help when required with a superseded suspension design. (armchair logic review)

In my experience the Mk5 golf handles better than a Mk4, at least on the ride an handling track at work

The 4WD Bora runs a rear suspension set up not unlike the Mk5 Golf ie independant.
No mk5 FWD will out handle a mk4 4WD

[static1800]

I still think u need to get a mk5 R32! its going to be available in 4 door as well as 2 door this time round. Give me a better excuse for not getting one

Ive got an excuse I cant afford one.....

[Golf Loon]

Loon you are sooo out of date.The Passat runs an early 90s auto and the new ones have made manual boxes obsolete.
F1 cars are autos remember

I`ve driven the new tiptronic boxes and I still hate the slushbox feel.
I will always be a pudding stirrer.

And I`ll be grinning when the auto breaks. F1 cars can afford to be auto with a pit crew in support.

[Golfwise]

I can't justify a new one so its manual for me too .For a while ,maybe when I'm 80 I'll change.
Mk1 2 door autos could be the go.

[SOHC]

well... i juz don't pretty like autos, feeling they r hard to stop n slow down!

[Bluerex]

Now I just know that I am going to get flamed for saying this (here goes anyway), take a WRX for a test drive. They stole the flat 4 idea from the Germans anyway so it is at least somewhat related.
Dont expect the level of cushy finish that a VW/Audi will give you - they are still a cheapish Jap car inside with all the plastic molding that that implies, but to drive....... dont think you will find anything so sticky in the price range. Or if the idea of driving a w*nker-mobile turns you off too much, try the forester - same grip, softer ride and more ground clearance.

There I have said the un-sayable and recommended a Jap car on the VW forum. Now I am unplugging my modem to prevent the napalm spreading


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[imported_brackie]

Wrexies are incredible cars, of that there's no doubt. You don't win that number of WRCs without a reason (having said that, Mitsu have Pajeroed there way to quite a few rally firsts by sheer factory backup ).
But character and class? Nah. Europe leaves Asia way behind. And you're right, Bluerex...Europe invents it, Japan makes it a commercial success.