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Golf GTD/GTE? Or seat version.
keep wanting to like a 1 series coupe/2dr job, but friends ones that I've driven (130 and a 135) whilst they move alright, just feel like a barge, and what I wanted was light ish weight, simple, moderate power and responsive. Found them comfy and barge'like, which is what I already have in a 20yr volvo estate lol. Do the 1 series have concrete blocks hiding inside them to dampen road noise or something? as thats what they feel like to drive.
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First time poster in this thread. Recently passed my test and looking to replace our 2005 Skoda Fabia with something that can drive over 60mph without being at a million revs, can actually go around a corner without feeling like it will topple over and has mod cons like central locking and electric windows.
Wife has no interest in 'big cars' (anything bigger than a golf) - but has been converted to life in a nice car after we rented an 118i m sport shadow in Scotland. Left to my own devices I'd buy something stupid and inappropriate like an impreza, older m3 or m135i. But the reality is that I'm not a good enough driver and would probably kill myself or get my license revoked in a year.
As a Cervelo owner, clearly I have no taste or sense of value so I was thinking about an 118 or 116 m sport. Can't stand the way the pre 2013 models look, so would be then onwards. Is this a dumb idea? How much mileage is too much on these? The Fabia was 24k when we bought it and has been pretty reliable.
What else should I consider? I know a golf is a sensible choice, but.. dull.
Whatever I buy, it needs to be 5 doors as kids will turn up at some point in the next few years. I'd also like it to be reliable and not cost an arm in upkeep.