Sammi Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Basically i can get insured on bothim finding it hard to decide, this is going to be my first car and i want it to be awesome, but at the same time its going to be my daily run about...i will be travelling alot in a week so obvioulsy im going to need somthing economical which the gti wont be... im just after a bit advice My boyfriend says go for the Tdi, because in the unlikley event i write off the gti my insurance will go through the roof, and obviously as i mentioned before i need something economical. And going for the Tdi makes more sense...unfortunatly But its so tempting to go for the Gti!!!! HELP!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan-GTI Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 GTi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 TDi will be more than enough for a first car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lauryn Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 I'd get a GTi every time, if you can afford it do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammi Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 I'd get a GTi every time, if you can afford it do it!hehe that was what i thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 GTI............how often does your boyfriend expect you to write off cars If you going to write off a lot, leave the GTI alone as it is a rare car I get 240 to 270ish miles to the small tank too.............quite economical the GTI if taken care of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 TDi...1. You're using it as a daily and the alloy panels on the GTi will take a battering if you park in car parks.2. Road tax £35 per year as opposed to £95 per 6 months for the GTi3. Cheaper running costs on ther TDi, tyres, exhausts, servicing, fuel, insurance, blah, blah, blah...4. The TDi is good once it's moving. On recent trips out and about the TDi proved itself well.5. The TDi will be easier to sell on due to the above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammi Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) TDi...1. You're using it as a daily and the alloy panels on the GTi will take a battering if you park in car parks.2. Road tax £35 per year as opposed to £95 per 6 months for the GTi3. Cheaper running costs on ther TDi, tyres, exhausts, servicing, fuel, insurance, blah, blah, blah...4. The TDi is good once it's moving. On recent trips out and about the TDi proved itself well.5. The TDi will be easier to sell on due to the above. Thanks for the advicei will more likely go for the tdi, i mean it is going to be my day to day car so i dont want to get a GTi for the sake of it. Edited April 28, 2009 by Sammi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblet Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 TDi for a first car, for all the reasons Ray has highlighted above!As Mike said if you're going to write it off (most new drivers have at least a small bump in their first year) then get the TDi as the GTi is a rare car by comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexTRea Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 I have a TDI and its a good first car like and if you have the desire for more power you could always get it remapped but as above from what silver said, all correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammi Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 TDi for a first car, for all the reasons Ray has highlighted above!As Mike said if you're going to write it off (most new drivers have at least a small bump in their first year) then get the TDi as the GTi is a rare car by comparisonThanks haha, i hope i dont write it off...its just something to bare in mindI have a TDI and its a good first car like and if you have the desire for more power you could always get it remapped but as above from what silver said, all correct Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt~black Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 the unlikley event i write off the gtiI wouldn't be so sure the number of people who write off their first car is suprising and the gti is foookin quick for a first car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_ Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 TDi is a brilliant car, quick where it counts (30-70) and costs beans to run.The GTi I find much nicer to drive but costs a lot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie tdi Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 TDI all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northwick Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 I currently have both (going from TDI to GTI). The GTI is very quick for a first car. Don't get me wrong, the TDI is quick enough to get you in to trouble too but I'd start off with the oil burner for all the reasons above. Also, TDIs are rareish (two Arosa TDIs on Autotrader and one on Pistonheads) so if you do want to get a GTI there'll be no problems selling the TDI - they go quick and for good prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcat Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 you're not ready for a GTI, so scratch thati wrote mine off, not fun with insurance after/.. but i'm an idiot and bought another one and dropping my engine back in..get a TDi or 1-litre! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shteee Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Basically i can get insured on bothim finding it hard to decide, this is going to be my first car and i want it to be awesome, but at the same time its going to be my daily run about...i will be travelling alot in a week so obvioulsy im going to need somthing economical which the gti wont be... im just after a bit advice My boyfriend says go for the Tdi, because in the unlikley event i write off the gti my insurance will go through the roof, and obviously as i mentioned before i need something economical. And going for the Tdi makes more sense...unfortunatly But its so tempting to go for the Gti!!!! HELP!!Please buy a TDi ! Im sure your a great competent WOMAN driver but for a first car it might be an idea not to buy.. and possibly kill a GTi. Theyr going the way of the dodo and they should all really be preserved.Im just kidding..If you can afford a GTi definitely get one ! They awesome little cars, just be prepared for running costs as they are going to be a damn sight more expensive to run than a 1.4 TDi Dont rush into buying one either. Theres always a handful of people on here that will give you helpful advice when buying a Lupo and welcome to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_273 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) 4. The TDi is good once it's moving. On recent trips out and about the TDi proved itself well. Theres nothing more I can say really. GTi would not be a good choice for a first car IMO, go with the TDi. You can always get a GTi in the future . Edited May 5, 2009 by jon_273 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 I said the same thing in your thread on Edition, but I know that if I had the GTI as my first car I would have crashed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammi Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 I said the same thing in your thread on Edition, but I know that if I had the GTI as my first car I would have crashed it.thanks yea thats what most people keep sayingi think i am going to go for the TDI it makes loads more sense really :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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