 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  | |  08-29-2006, 03:50 PM | #1 | | Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 9 |  BMW 318Ti vs VW GOLF GTi
Im considering in buying a new car, and these two are the solid candidates. Can you please tell me why I choose the beemer over de VW ? Both will be 1999. Also, if anyone has some pictures of the interior (dashboard) of th 1999 318 TI, I'll be please to see them  Thank You very much ! |  |  | | 08-29-2006, 03:54 PM | #2 | | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 |
I can't answer the 1st question,you have to chose what you like best and what best suits you and your needs.
Basically all the 318ti's in the states have the same dashboard, i do not know if the euro ones are different since thery have different options than us. If you look in my gallery there might be a couple interior pictures for you to see. __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active
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The golf is more powerful with the V6, 174 hp v. 140 in the BMW, but if the Golf has the 4 cyl it is less powerful, only 115 hp. I believe that golf doesn't handle as well as the BMW, but I have never driven one so I can't say for sure. I also think that those VWs score lower in reliability. My personal opinion would be for the 318ti, even if I am looking at this in a non-biased way. I bought the 318ti because it is RWD, cheap (relatively), good handling, fun to drive car. It doesn't have lots of power, but it has enough. I love driving this car; it is excellent on the street and on the autocross course. | | | | | 08-29-2006, 06:28 PM | #4 | | Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 9 |
Quote: Originally Posted by tastade  The golf is more powerful with the V6, 174 hp v. 140 in the BMW, but if the Golf has the 4 cyl it is less powerful, only 115 hp. I believe that golf doesn't handle as well as the BMW, but I have never driven one so I can't say for sure. I also think that those VWs score lower in reliability. My personal opinion would be for the 318ti, even if I am looking at this in a non-biased way. I bought the 318ti because it is RWD, cheap (relatively), good handling, fun to drive car. It doesn't have lots of power, but it has enough. I love driving this car; it is excellent on the street and on the autocross course. | The 1999 Golf GTI comes with a 1.8T 4 cyl with 150HP (std) I really like the suspension and comfort of the VW. But I know BMWs are very trusted cars. | | | | | 08-29-2006, 06:33 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 43609 Posts: 3,425 |
The Gti is either vr6 or turbo, and both would have a lot more than 115hp. The turbo one puts out about 150 and the vr6 puts out like 170ish, both fwd. __________________ 1995 Hellrot Clubsport 318ti -Gone 1996 Schwartz II Sport 357ti - 5.7L V8 LS1/6 1997 Moregrun Metallic 318ti - Gone
1998 Schwartz II sport 318ti - M50TUB25/5 | | | | | 08-29-2006, 06:38 PM | #6 | | doesn't care about you. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,925 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by DustenT | Thanks DunstenT ! I'll check that !! | | | | | 08-29-2006, 06:44 PM | #8 | | doesn't care about you. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,925 |
Quote: Originally Posted by snyghalt Thanks DunstenT ! I'll check that !! | What is with everyone calling me Dunsten? It's DustenT! __________________
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Quote: Originally Posted by DustenT What is with everyone calling me Dunsten? It's DustenT! | lol __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active
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Quote: Originally Posted by DustenT What is with everyone calling me Dunsten? It's DustenT! | OKOKOK u are RIGHT ... DustenT .... Thanks pal | | | | | 08-29-2006, 07:23 PM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 456 |
Your name is almost an illusion. I have to look at it 5 times b-4 i spell it. We call u DuNsten DustenT DuntSen...Just laugh My brothers g/f name is Baronighe Shes is asian and it is pronounced Baronnie.! U should be so lucky DunSten! j/k  __________________ SPEED IS NOT AN EQUATION CONSISTING OF DISTANCE DIVIDED BY TIME. IT IS A LIFESTYLE! | | | | | 08-29-2006, 09:42 PM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: MN Posts: 155 |
gti ftw!! mo powa. powa good. __________________
live with boost | | | | | 08-29-2006, 11:32 PM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 208 |
After driving VW GTI's for 15 years I figure I should chime in on this one. Both the TI and MK4 GTI 1.8t are both really good cars for the money, and cost about the same to maintain/repair. Custom parts cost about the same, but the VW has WAY more options. The 1.8t is a great engine and has a nice balance of speed and fuel efficiancy. The 1.8t engine is also BEAST when tuned. Handling is good in the VW, but better in the BMW. Looks wise I am torn. I still love VW's (MK II's are my favorites) but MK IV's can look really good (i.e. 337 Edition). A common problem on MKIV VW's is the MAF sensor failing. It may or may not be covered under warranty - a 1999 will be pushing it. All in all the VW is a more modern car than the BMW and will probably seem more refined than the BMW. Both cars are reliable, but like all cars will have their share of problems. Your best bet is to drive both and pick the one you like best. Either way you will be happy. | | | | | 08-30-2006, 09:29 AM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bremerhaven, Germany Posts: 977 |
I would also research VW's vs. BMW's service and support. I friend owned and loved a couple Golf 4 TDi's but got so fed up with VW/Audi's poor service and support in Germany that he went back to BMWs. I hope things are better in the U.S. | | | | | 08-30-2006, 03:28 PM | #15 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Marion, IA Posts: 388 |
As for the 115 hp, you will have to excuse the incorrect information I provided from autos.msn.com. Or maybe I was looking at a different year or something. I like VWs, but just not that body style/year. I really liked the early GTi's, the ones that were something special, the newer ones (except the brand new one) are just like a golf with a GTi badge slapped on the back. I am probably exagerating slightly, just how I feel. | | | | | |
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