Considering buying a USED car and have narrowed it down to a choice of 2 (very different!)
a) Volkswagon Golf GTI MK3 16V (around 1996)
or
b) Suzuki softtop (around 1998/9)
Considerations - comments please!
motorway and town driving
For use for trips to the tip
Safety - as have 2 kids to carry
Want some fun too!
Value for money
Performance
Reliability
Running costs
Suggested alternatives - sensible ones only!
Thanks
2007-07-15 08:33:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
definitely the golf. I have had a few and they are fun cars, fab to drive, cope with all kinds of driving conditions. do check the insurance costs for them both before making your decision, this may be a deciding factor. golf very well made. try a mag like What Car? which has details of all cars, new and 2nd hand. you can compare running costs/safety/depreciation etc.
2007-07-15 08:39:09 · answer #1 · answered by cairn4lodge 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We hired a Suzuki on our last holiday. wickedly fun to drive.
Parts are cheap unlike the Golf, Although the Golf is probably the Safest for kids. The Suzuki is however Loud but the 4 wheel drive is great fun. We took the down the beach in Cyprus.
Overall
Definitely the Suzuki..
2007-07-15 08:44:21 · answer #2 · answered by cavetroy 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
motorway and town driving - choose the Golf
For use for trips to the tip - choose the Golf
Safety - as have 2 kids to carry - definitely choose the Golf
Want some fun too! - definitely choose the Golf
Value for money - choose something else (Toyota, Nissan)
Performance - choose the Golf
Reliability - choose something else (Toyota Corolla)
Running costs - choose the Golf.
Choose the Suzuki only if off-road ability is important to you, and you can accept the compromises in performance, economy, handling and safety for the off-road ability.
2007-07-16 00:15:30 · answer #3 · answered by Neil 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Volkswagen has a lot better reliability than a Suzuki, so get the GTI!
2007-07-15 14:04:55 · answer #4 · answered by Drive PZEV! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Suzuki... GOOD.... as can go (sort of) of road, your high and you can enjoy this summer with the top off. BAD... as its a suzuki, hard on fuel, not as 'nippy' as a golf, not as reliable as a VW.
Golf.... GOOD.... reliable, sporty, looks alright, goes alright, parts are cheaper, will hold its value longer. BAD....insurance can be high.
Maybe go half way and get an astra convertible? The feel of a convertible and the sport of a golf. Good comprimise
2007-07-15 08:41:24 · answer #5 · answered by paul g 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
golf safer quicker more reliable holds the value better . alternatives audi a3 seat ibiza fr / cupra both have the gti vw engine
2007-07-15 10:24:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The VW will give you much better performance, safety and reliability than the suzuki.
2007-07-15 08:59:04 · answer #7 · answered by I ♥ old VW's 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are a hairdresser, then the Suzuki. Otherwise the Golf. Soft tops tend to get vandalised and Ins.Co's. do not like them for they are easy to steal.
2007-07-15 08:42:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
the golf
2007-07-15 08:35:34 · answer #9 · answered by Apple Pie Eater 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
golf
2007-07-15 08:36:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋