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Old 11-02-2009, 06:44 AM   #5 (permalink)
bradyholt
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Re: Review: 2010 Volkswagen Golf

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Originally Posted by Bravada View Post
Nice write-up obviously!

Now, the Golf looks amazingly stale and plain in non-maxed-out versions. You wouldn't even know you're looking at a brand new version. I fail to understand how could anybody choose that car over the new Astra, save perhaps for Astra's ultra-high trunk lip (Opel wants you to keep fit!)

As concerns engine choices, why would VW even bother with the old five-cylinder??? The 1.4 and 1.8 TSI offer the same performance by every measure, and are much lighter, resulting in better driving experience and lower fuel consumption... This only adds to the car's "old" image in my eyes. Even with the scant choice of compact hatchbacks in the US, I don't think I'd consider a Golf...
What do you think you would buy here?
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