Golf gti alternatives

Notch000

Hi, I'm considering getting a mk5 golf gti for myself, but just wondering what would ye consider a good alternative hot hatch before I commit ?? Budget 5-7.5j. Looking for something I could throw a bike/ surfboard into for the summer . looking for more luxury than harcore

bazz26

Octavia vRS, pretty much a GTi underneath but has a bigger boot.

Jesus.

VRS is a much better car

pajero12

Jesus. wrote: »

VRS is a much better car

Care to elaborate?

Jesus.

Not really

smash

If you're looking for luxury over hardcore then a hot hatch isn't really for you. but if you still want a hot hatch try and Astra OPC.

Notch000

bazz26 wrote: »

Octavia vRS, pretty much a GTi underneath but has a bigger boot.

Personally I think there farmers cars , but looking for a hatch to fit a surfboard inside 7-8 ft

smash

Notch000 wrote: »

Personally I think there farmers cars , but looking for a hatch to fit a surfboard inside 7-8 ft

That's not going to happen!

Jesus.

Notch000 wrote: »

Personally I think there farmers cars , but looking for a hatch to fit a surfboard inside 7-8 ft

Octavia is a hatch. Personally don't know how anyone could prefer Golf to Octy but there you go.

How about a Pro Cee'd?

Neilw

The vRS may be a Gti underneath but they are not a very nice looking car imo.
They look big and awkward, I'd never pick one over a Gti.

Notch000

smash wrote: »

If you're looking for luxury over hardcore then a hot hatch isn't really for you. but if you still want a hot hatch try and Astra OPC.

No I think your wrong, I have a 306 gti already and that luxury, (comfy, air con, leather, sunroof etc) and not so hardcore as apposed to a bone shaking civic or pulsar of the same era. But I'd never by French car again, never

cantdecide

FIAT Bravo 1.4 T-Jet. For your budget you'd get a pristine, low miler that's newer than the equivalent GTi.

Notch000

smash wrote: »

That's not going to happen!

A mk4 golf or amlera n15 will fit a 9 foot surfboard inside !!!

Notch000

cantdecide wrote: »

FIAT Bravo 1.4 T-Jet. For your budget you'd get a pristine, low miler that's newer than the equivalent GTi.

I woudent by a fiat , I rented a few recently and thought they were rubbish

cantdecide

Notch000 wrote: »

I woudent by a fiat , I rented a few recently and thought they were rubbish

I've owned loads and disagree but it's your choice. I've also owned loads of VAG stuff and thought that it was overrated and soft. I have the 90bhp Bravo Dynamique with all the T-Jet trim and it's been one of the best value and best looking cars I've had yet.

Gavman84

Focus st if you can get the higher spec model has leather and other bits and pieces. Love mine much prefer them to a gti myself and lot less common.

Notch000

Gavman84 wrote: »

Focus st if you can get the higher spec model has leather and other bits and pieces. Love mine much prefer them to a gti myself and lot less common.

2.5 tax would put me off them

Gavman84

Worth it I think lovely noise off the 5 cyclinder! Also makes them cheaper to buy compared to similar golf! Wouldn't discount them so quick.

MuppetCheck

Leon Cupra maybe? Interior isnt the nicest but its got more power and looks well. As an all rounder the GTI is better mind.

high horse

smash wrote: »

That's not going to happen!

I used to have a 3 door Seat Ibiza and an 8 foot long surfboard. It would fit inside... just! The nose of the board was up on the dashboard touching the front windscreen and the tail of the board was less than an inch from the back window.
I wouldn't recommend it now but it is possible to fit it in.

Why not get an estate OP? Sounds like it would suit you better.

George Dalton

Neilw wrote: »

The vRS may be a Gti underneath but they are not a very nice looking car imo.
They look big and awkward, I'd never pick one over a Gti.

I couldn't agree more. The interior the main deal breaker for me though. It is just nasty compared to the Golf.

La Fenetre

Neilw wrote: »

The vRS may be a Gti underneath but they are not a very nice looking car imo.
They look big and awkward, I'd never pick one over a Gti.

Yep, trying to make something that in reality is meant to be a taxi, into a gti is not that appealing.

George Dalton

La Fenetre wrote: »

Yep, trying to make something that in reality is meant to be a taxi, into a gti is not that appealing.

First post from you that I've agreed with 100%

La Fenetre

George Dalton wrote: »

First post from you that I've agreed with 100%

I knew you'd come round to admitting the truth sometime Georgie

JJJJNR

My Seat altea takes an xl fully sussy mtb with a lot.of space left over. Theres a few decent ones on donedeal at the moment, no 2.0t petrols though.

Roger Mellie Man on the Telly

Roof rack?

Notch000

Altea too big for my needs but ibiza cupra isn't a bad option, always liked the lok of them

Ibiza scratch / Leon