Golf GTI or A250

[Gs_1984]

Went shopping for a car for my wife at VW today. My wife is keen on the VW golf since most of her friends are driving that and it is relatively fuss-free from what she heard from friends. Plus the compact size will allow her to have lesser parking problems in office.

But my colleagues in office are telling me to avoid VW at all cost due to the long service centre queues and lousy customer service.

Since the price of a A250 is relatively cheaper than a golf GTI, is it a better choice to get that instead since they look much the same as on paper and in metal.

[Jq1988]

Golf GTI is fast and very stable on high speed...A250 never try...

[Vega]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vrJWdgnZ5A

 

This video should be useful.

 

 

[LoverofCar]

In term of branding.. if one is brand whoring....saying I drive a Merc is certainly sound better than saying I drive VW...

[Thaiyotakamli]

A250 looks better, more reliable, more new model, and of course better brand

[Observer]

vw no go

[Chucky2007]

Went shopping for a car for my wife at VW today. My wife is keen on the VW golf since most of her friends are driving that and it is relatively fuss-free from what she heard from friends. Plus the compact size will allow her to have lesser parking problems in office.

 

But my colleagues in office are telling me to avoid VW at all cost due to the long service centre queues and lousy customer service.

 

Since the price of a A250 is relatively cheaper than a golf GTI, is it a better choice to get that instead since they look much the same as on paper and in metal.

im not sure on the pricing but since you said so, and it shall be it.. Seems onlY in unique Singapore that the A250 is cheaper than GTI... Since the A250 is cheaper, it's really silly to get the GTI over the A250.

[ER-3682]

Why not consider BMW 135i.?RWD+6 Cyl turbo...nice sound + super handling.

[Gs_1984]

My wife thinks BMW 1 series looks super ugly, that's why never go for it. Anyway, it is much more expensive than the ones we are looking for too.

[Genes]

A250 for me

[Hamburger]

no brainer......the star, of course.

[inlinesix]

Why not Mini Cooper S Countryman?

 

4 dr. 6AT from Aisin. 184hp from 1.6L twin scroll twin turbo.

 

If u don't mind a 6 mth old car, look out for Mini in SgcarMart.

[Vhtfhwlego]

Random thoughts.

 

Brand - Merc

Service - Merc

Reliability - Merc

Price - Merc

Speed - ?

F/C - ?

Comfort - ?

Resale - Merc

Space - ?

 

Which one more important to you as VW score very well in nothing.

[Ahseng]

Mar See Lee la....walau..no brainer ley

[LoverofCar]

Mercedes-Benz A-Class A250 Sport (A)

Engine Engine capacity 1,991 cc

Engine type 4-cylinder in-line Compression ratio 9.8 Bore x Stroke (83 x 92) mm

Performance Power 208 bhp

orque 350 Nm

Acceleration 6.6s (0-100 km/h)

 

 

Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 TSI (A)

Engine Engine capacity 1,984 cc

Engine type 4-cylinder in-line TSI Compression ratio 9.6 Bore x Stroke (82.5 x 92.8) mm

Performance Power 220 bhp

Torque 350 Nm

Acceleration 6.5s (0-100 km/h)

 

Unless you really care so much about the 0.1 sec different...in term of comfort and brand...it is a no brainer...of course the star brand...

Edited March 17, 2014 by LoverofCar

[Quantum]

Went shopping for a car for my wife at VW today. My wife is keen on the VW golf since most of her friends are driving that and it is relatively fuss-free from what she heard from friends. Plus the compact size will allow her to have lesser parking problems in office.

 

But my colleagues in office are telling me to avoid VW at all cost due to the long service centre queues and lousy customer service.

 

Since the price of a A250 is relatively cheaper than a golf GTI, is it a better choice to get that instead since they look much the same as on paper and in metal.

you really don't know or pretending,

read this you will never touch VW in your life,

http://www.livelifed...ia-headquarters

[Iridrium]

you really don't know or pretending,

read this you will never touch VW in your life,

http://www.livelifed...ia-headquarters

But that is Malaysia leh.

[Fcw75]

But that is Malaysia leh.

 

Singapore is facing the same problem. You mean only Malaysia got DSG problem?

A250 for me too.