The current TSI engine is a Ward's top ten
http://wardsauto.com/2015/2015-winner-vw-18l-turbocharged-dohc-4-cyl
and the current MK7 Golf lineup was Motor Trend's car of the year, and has received many rave reviews. The same [MQB] A3 platform underpins the new Golfs.
You can get the same platform, an award winning engine, and Germanic driving dynamics plus interior quality, for under $20k. Thanks to dieselgate, VWs are an exceptional value right now (and have been since November).
Newer engine and platform has unknown long-term reliability, and is the only thing that gave me pause. Drove one, and knew it was worth the risk.
"extra" maintenance? Look at this summary: http://shopdap.com/service-schedule-for-mk7-gti-2015-2016/
and that's for GTIs - my S has longer spark plug intervals.
http://wardsauto.com/2015/2015-winner-vw-18l-turbocharged-dohc-4-cyl
and the current MK7 Golf lineup was Motor Trend's car of the year, and has received many rave reviews. The same [MQB] A3 platform underpins the new Golfs.
You can get the same platform, an award winning engine, and Germanic driving dynamics plus interior quality, for under $20k. Thanks to dieselgate, VWs are an exceptional value right now (and have been since November).
Newer engine and platform has unknown long-term reliability, and is the only thing that gave me pause. Drove one, and knew it was worth the risk.
"extra" maintenance? Look at this summary: http://shopdap.com/service-schedule-for-mk7-gti-2015-2016/
and that's for GTIs - my S has longer spark plug intervals.