Can I ask which of the three cars is most preferable for use and least chance of breakdown or high ...
wfcda 發表於 2019-2-9 18:42 
I have not experienced any mechanical breakdown on all them. The GTi brokedown because of the flat battery. Water pump was leaking so it was fixed before it was completely failed.
In terms of service cost, in order to keep the warranty, I found VW is more expensive, ie 10,000km or every 6 months. But BMW is 12,000km or every 12 months. Outside warranty, I think they are very similar. Both dealers offer discount for repairing old cars.
In terms of running cost, ie fuel, tyres and brakes etc, both of them are very similar. Maybe it is because of my driving style, I did not find the GTi nor E91/92 particular economical, ie average only 9.0-9.5l/100km for GTi, and about 10.5l/100km for E91/92. I live near GoldCoast, work in Central.
Between the GTi and E9x, I would choose E9x LCI 323 (hence I am still driving the E92), but maybe a E90/E91 instead (more practical). LCI, ie 2010 onwards, is a must especially if it is a 323, ie better engine 190hp instead of 17xhp. I would not buy 335 (N54 and N55), simply because I do not need the horsepower, and it is not as reliable as the 323 N52 engine.
Sure GTi is more fun. If you want to modify, yes it has more potential. But there were just too much small problems for my Golf, ie water pump failed every 2 yrs...wheel bearing failure in just 58k...as a daily (15 - 20k a yr), reliability is more important... |