Golf Trendline vs Comfortline

TitianGerm · 05-08-2014 11:30PM

riveratom wrote: »

Yes exactly, the €244 is with a 30% deposit so it brings down the monthly repayments by nearly €200/month..

Both the hatchback and the saloon are gorgeous. Looks like they put the Golf in the shade in fact..

Go bring one for a spin. You'll never know until you try it whether you could live with it for 3 or four years.
Maybe ask the dealer if you could take a demo model for a longer drive, an hour or two or if you get a sound one you might get it over night.
No harm in trying anyway.

riveratom · 06-08-2014 10:13AM

emmetkenny wrote: »

Go bring one for a spin. You'll never know until you try it whether you could live with it for 3 or four years.
Maybe ask the dealer if you could take a demo model for a longer drive, an hour or two or if you get a sound one you might get it over night.
No harm in trying anyway.

Yup, that's the plan - going to test drive one tomorrow. Can't wait! It will all depend on how it drives but visually they make the Golf look like a lump of metal on wheels, to paraphrase the earlier poster (and I still really like the Golf).

TitianGerm · 06-08-2014 10:17AM

riveratom wrote: »

Yup, that's the plan - going to test drive one tomorrow. Can't wait! It will all depend on how it drives but visually they make the Golf look like a lump of metal on wheels, to paraphrase the earlier poster (and I still really like the Golf).

Let us know how you get on !!

riveratom · 06-08-2014 09:31PM

Thoughts on the Ford Focus lads? I am driving both the Focus and the Madza 3 tomorrow

Good reviews and it's a gorgeous car too imo. Looks like it handles very well and is nice to drive, and the reviews seem to back that up too.

colm_mcm · 06-08-2014 10:00PM

Focus has got progressively uglier through the years. The current one is clumsy and awkward looking IMO. I wouldn't rate the interior either. That said I hate the mondeo too for the same reasons

riveratom · 06-08-2014 10:21PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

Focus has got progressively uglier through the years. The current one is clumsy and awkward looking IMO. I wouldn't rate the interior either. That said I hate the mondeo too for the same reasons

I think the Mondeo is wayyy more awkward and bulky looking than the Focus, which I reckon looks pretty slick (although I can see how someone else could see it as 'blocky').

Read a review on the Telegraph and they give it a 7/10, which funnily enough is what they also give the Madza 3. They say the Focus isn't that stylish on the inside too actually, but great to drive (handling, etc).

colm_mcm · 06-08-2014 10:24PM

Someone signed this off

riveratom · 06-08-2014 10:27PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

Someone signed this off

What would Henry say to that....

colm_mcm · 06-08-2014 10:28PM

Just to be clear, I don't have an issue with the colour

riveratom · 06-08-2014 10:32PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

Just to be clear, I don't have an issue with the colour

Well that's not what I figured you were pointing out

TitianGerm · 06-08-2014 10:35PM

riveratom wrote: »

Thoughts on the Ford Focus lads? I am driving both the Focus and the Madza 3 tomorrow

Good reviews and it's a gorgeous car too imo. Looks like it handles very well and is nice to drive, and the reviews seem to back that up too.

The missus has a 12 Focus. It's a 1.6 diesel and is frugal enough. She says she gets at least 400/500 km from half a tank at the very least and that would be a good bit of town driving.

I've driven it a few times and it's pokey enough and comfortable on a long journey.

riveratom · 06-08-2014 10:47PM

emmetkenny wrote: »

The missus has a 12 Focus. It's a 1.6 diesel and is frugal enough. She says she gets at least 400/500 km from half a tank at the very least and that would be a good bit of town driving.

I've driven it a few times and it's pokey enough and comfortable on a long journey.

Frugal sounds good. Something interesting I spotted earlier on the Telegraph review is that what you save on the Focus vs the Golf, you make back and then some in resale value on the Golf. As in the Golf costs less in the long run.

TitianGerm · 06-08-2014 10:55PM

riveratom wrote: »

Frugal sounds good. Something interesting I spotted earlier on the Telegraph review is that what you save on the Focus vs the Golf, you make back and then some in resale value on the Golf. As in the Golf costs less in the long run.

Yea id say it would. How long do you plan on keeping the car ? 4 years ?

Check out the price of a similar spec 2010 models that your looking at now and see what the difference is now.

bazz26 · 06-08-2014 11:27PM

Just to note OP that the current Focus is getting a revamp in the next few months.

riveratom · 07-08-2014 10:11AM

bazz26 wrote: »

Just to note OP that the current Focus is getting a revamp in the next few months.

Interesting, cheers for the heads up. Could be a way of getting a big discount from the dealer, if the current model will be 'out of date' soon...

MuppetCheck · 07-08-2014 11:00AM

In my opinion, the Focus is old hat compared to either the Golf or the new 3. The facelift will freshen it up no doubt but the current one is beginning to look dated.

If you want a highline Golf go for a demo or even a year old one. It's a much nicer place to be than a trendline VW, and you'll most likely get the more powerful version of the 1.2tsi then too which will make the car nicer to drive.

Moneymaker · 07-08-2014 12:31PM

I think I said this already, but I couldn't buy a new car and make payments for 3-4 years, in a base model. You're committed to the car for 3-4 years, i'd want the best spec and the nicest place to sit in and drive as I could possibly afford.

If you can afford a Highline, go for it I say. Strong resale value will ease the pain :pac:

bazz26 · 07-08-2014 03:53PM

What about thinking outside the usual box?

Volvo V40:

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http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Volvo/V40/D2-SE/44013938489338890/

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http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Volvo/V40/D2-SE/43613946183085130/

RedorDead · 07-08-2014 11:20PM

If you find trendline or comfortline golf spec a bit spartan why dont you look at an almost new A3?

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/audi/a3/used-2014-141-audi-a3-a3-1-6-tdi-105-dublin-fpa-8aa13bdf47af84900147affcde3d3237

Audi Ireland now do pcp deals on nearly new models

MuppetCheck · 07-08-2014 11:52PM

Or possibly something like this:

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/seat/leon/used-2014-141-seat-leon-1-2-tsi-style-dublin-fpa-8a78aa0a3f3c4858013f3d7253927e96

Interior will be a notch down on the Audi and Golf though, but better than a Focus/Astra. Better spec on that one too.

riveratom · 08-08-2014 01:04PM

Drove the Madza 3 saloon yesterday - beautiful car. Sleek and stunning design, lovely interior and very comfortable. Just glides along like a dream. Not too noisy and I was in even in the diesel (which is a 2.2).

Minor quibbles (if you had kids or a full car most of the time) could be a smallish boot (don't need a big boot), and low headroom in the rear (also unimportant). You really sit right into it and it has that 'spaceship-py' feel where you just feel you're cruising along.

A very impressive car and I love the idea of going for and owning something that a bit different, a car that isn't just the usual Golf, Focus or Peugeot, which is every second or third car on the road.

Also, I stand to get 3k off the list price...so a sweet deal I am thinking!

Question - the list price is around 1k less than the on the road price quoted by the dealer. Is this because they have to factor in admin charges, transport costs, registration fees, etc? It still seems high but maybe that's also part of their margin in there too..

TitianGerm · 08-08-2014 02:24PM

riveratom wrote: »

Drove the Madza 3 saloon yesterday - beautiful car. Sleek and stunning design, lovely interior and very comfortable. Just glides along like a dream. Not too noisy and I was in even in the diesel (which is a 2.2).

Minor quibbles (if you had kids or a full car most of the time) could be a smallish boot (don't need a big boot), and low headroom in the rear (also unimportant). You really sit right into it and it has that 'spaceship-py' feel where you just feel you're cruising along.

A very impressive car and I love the idea of going for and owning something that a bit different, a car that isn't just the usual Golf, Focus or Peugeot, which is every second or third car on the road.

Also, I stand to get 3k off the list price...so a sweet deal I am thinking!

Question - the list price is around 1k less than the on the road price quoted by the dealer. Is this because they have to factor in admin charges, transport costs, registration fees, etc? It still seems high but maybe that's also part of their margin in there too..

How did you manage the €30 discount ?

Stallingrad · 08-08-2014 03:03PM

emmetkenny wrote: »

How did you manage the €30 discount ?

Must be a good negotiator.

riveratom · 08-08-2014 03:03PM

emmetkenny wrote: »

How did you manage the €30 discount ?

Just turned up!! It's a combination of my trade in (very generous amount) and a special offer bonus that's running until the end of August..

Think I will ring and ask about the quoted list price being a lot higher than the website list price, just wondering why there is so much of a difference.

riveratom · 08-08-2014 03:03PM

Stallingrad wrote: »

Must be a good negotiator.

Every little helps

TitianGerm · 08-08-2014 03:10PM

Stallingrad wrote: »

Must be a good negotiator.

Every little helps

were ypu more or less impressed with the mazda in person ?

MuppetCheck · 08-08-2014 03:36PM

riveratom wrote: »

Just turned up!! It's a combination of my trade in (very generous amount) and a special offer bonus that's running until the end of August..

Think I will ring and ask about the quoted list price being a lot higher than the website list price, just wondering why there is so much of a difference.

Delivery, metallic paint most likely.

I think the only options on a GT spec one are leather and nav - think about a grand for the leather and €650 for the nav.

riveratom · 08-08-2014 03:38PM

emmetkenny wrote: »

Every little helps were ypu more or less impressed with the mazda in person ?

Definitely not less impressed, I think it was even nicer to see it in person. The only thing is I wish I had more time to test drive it, the guy was doing a lot of talking which was fine, but it felt like I didn't have enough time driving it (I also had another test drive to get to).

I know I loved the feel of it though, and reckon I'm going to set up another drive in it for tomorrow.

MuppetCheck · 08-08-2014 03:39PM

If you go for a Mazda make sure to get a light colour. Their paint is not the best and it can show marks/get stone chipped very easily. A light colour can hide a lot.

TitianGerm · 08-08-2014 03:41PM

riveratom wrote: »

Definitely not less impressed, I think it was even nicer to see it in person. The only thing is I wish I had more time to test drive it, the guy was doing a lot of talking which was fine, but it felt like I didn't have enough time driving it (I also had another test drive to get to).

I know I loved the feel of it though, and reckon I'm going to set up another drive in it for tomorrow.

Are mazda still running the offer where you get a €500 voucher and free sat navigation upgrade ?
I saw an ad in the local paper the other day.

Golf Trendline vs Comfortline

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