I would definitely.
MX5 is almost bullet proof which is amazing considering how much harder they are usually driven. VWs are not the same build quality they used to be and hence there's been a huge VW overhaul at management level this year
Whilst it's good to get advise from What Car/AAM you really should drive the cars yourself. I don't think anyone would argue that a Beetle is more reliable than a Maxda, but reliablility isn't everything. I've had 2 Jap cars in the past and found them tinny and light. I have a German car now which was been to the garage for small jobs but is worth it for the solid drive I get...
True. The bigger and heavier vehicle generally does more damage to the other car in an accident, and suffers least. In single car accidents theres no difference. Thus buy the biggest heaviest thing you can.
You might not want to argue the point but it's simply completely untrue about VW reliability over Mazda.
http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=15708&ref=archive
Mazda are up there with Honda and Toyota in terms of reliability of their cars.
VW market their cars very well. The facts however in surveys speak for themselves.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/germany/article/0,2763,1013589,00.html
Lots of myths in the car industry...and I also know tonnes of people working in the car industry at various levels all of whom will tell you something different. The truth about cars often tends to be different.
I'm amazed that VW manage to hold onto their reputation (and hence maintain good resale values) as well as they do.
My Audi is less reliable than my old Ford. My friends E class Merc is a joke as far as reliability is concerned.I'm amazed that VW manage to hold onto their reputation (and hence maintain good resale values) as well as they do.
And spend a small fortune on fuel to power the heavy beast! Not really a good a idea in a world of rising oil prices and carbon tax.
By all accounts it's only going to get worse as they've (VW) made a decision next year to build the golf more cheaply (the new model).
Marketing is a wonderful thing.
if you have more than 1 friend you will not be able to drive them about in an MX5, as great a car as it is.....
Dropping independent rear suspension won't make a blind bit of difference to sales. 99% of Golf buyers wouldn't care.
Reliability is important when buying a car but not the be all and end all. I have a 318i. It has been to the garage twice for small jobs & service in the last 12 months...glad to pay the money for the better drive I get compared to my last 2 Nissans...esp on long drives when it sticks to the road.
The oul fella has a Toyota and another relative has a newish Vectra and the materials inside both don't come close to what you get in a VW
The oul fella has a Toyota and another relative has a newish Vectra and the materials inside both don't come close to what you get in a VW
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How could anyone think VW make a nice interior?? It's incredibly dull and boring. They might be slightly nicer materials but they ain't that nice!!!
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If you remortgage your house you can get stuff like an armrest though - woo hoo!!!
Well there's many manufacturers that do better interiors - Ranualt for one. Alfa Romeo?!!
Actually, BMW do nicer interiors too...
...and boring VW interiors is also a given from most reviewers and car mags. Even the Japs have upped their game of recent years. The looks of the Primera are debatable, and it's not exactly a wonderful drive or anything but at least they've been trying with the interior. It's a far cry from the previous model Primera in terms of interior pleasantness.
Extras...that's how you make your boring VW a little more attractive. Granted this is the case for a lot of motors but VW are legendary for really giving you not that much at all for your hard earned cash until you've parted with a great deal more money for things like an armrest!
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My own belief is that a lot of the more expensive german cars are co. cars so those driving them aren;'t concerned about reliability.
I think most people don't know that much about cars. Fleet managers included. They just accept the marketing.
Bit tacky IMO. Not very durable are they though.
...and even more expensive for an armrest.
I wouldn't rate the current Primera. The instruments are offset in the middle of the car, which does nothing for the ergonomics, and putting themout of your sight lines. What else is different about the primera? Cheaper materials and bland. They made it worst to drive, the old Primera was a crackng drive.
Result they've not sold well at all. Hardly a good example.
Cheaper and less desirable cars need more kit to compete. More desirable cars don't. Its that simple.
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