General Advice Needed - Next ride

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Hi guys..

I recently had a Polo 9n 1.9TDI (74kw) which I sold due to accident damage and I'm currently looking for my next ride. I have a shortlist of potentials but I can't decide on which one to go for so maybe if I can get more information on the cars it might help me decide. Things like running costs, hidden/unknown features and advantages, known issues etc.

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Polo 9n/9n3 1.9 TDI (96 kw)
Polo 9n3 GTI
Golf/Jetta V 2.0 FSI
Golf V 2.0 TDI
Cross Polo 6R 1.6 TDI

Any advice will be highly appreciated!
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Hi @LuyoloSatyo I suggest an introduction to the forum first - Introduce Yourself.
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:iagree: Done! @JONNO
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out of those I would suggest the Golf 2.0TDI and would also suggest not looking at the 1.6TDI's

but it all depends what you are looking to get out of it, Fun small sort of fast or larger and comfortable but slower.
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@G-spot

I don't really mind the larger options because I have a little boy and all the options mentioned above are quick enough for my liking. I guess I was kind of vague in my post. Looking for something fast and comfortable but space isnt really that important for now.

P.S. why not the 1.6 TDI's?
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LuyoloSatyo wrote: Thu Jan 21, 2021 4:00 pm @G-spot

I don't really mind the larger options because I have a little boy and all the options mentioned above are quick enough for my liking. I guess I was kind of vague in my post. Looking for something fast and comfortable but space isnt really that important for now.

P.S. why not the 1.6 TDI's?
My suggestion would be the 2.0 TDI Golf then. Keep in mind, that I might be biased. I was in a similar position in 2016, I was looking for a Polo 9n3 TDI Sportline and then the Golf 2.0 TDI Sportline popped up. Golf was not going to be as quick as the Polo if I modded, but had way more features. Still have it and not even thinking of getting something else anytime soon.
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@DJ7

Very interesting.. And can you not do those same mods on your current car then?

Thanks for the advice BTW
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LuyoloSatyo wrote: Fri Jan 22, 2021 12:11 pm @DJ7

Very interesting.. And can you not do those same mods on your current car then?

Thanks for the advice BTW
Definitely could do the exact same mods yes. Car is DSG though, so I wouldn't see the point in doing it, also it weighs more than the Polo, but I guess that is just my own personal preference. Also, I don't want to mod it too much as it has enough for me and is my daily.

Pleasure bud. When I bought this car, it was not even in my list of options. But when I saw it, test drove it and the price, I could not let it go.
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