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The New GOLF-follow me
fhinney
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well here it is folks. but this time its an
english site. Go to volkswagen.co.uk to learn
about the all new 1999 VW Golf. damn i want one!!
now only if i could find out when they arrive
here!!
john
english site. Go to volkswagen.co.uk to learn
about the all new 1999 VW Golf. damn i want one!!
now only if i could find out when they arrive
here!!
john
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1.9 Diesel
1.8 Audi (5V) 125 hp
1.8 Audi Turbo 150 hp
2.0 VW (8V) 115 hp
2.0 VW (16V) 150 hp
2.3 VW (VR5?!) 150 hp
(This one is derived from the 2.8 VR6, and will probably stay as a six in the US market)
Plus a couple of micro-motors for the Tax-Hungry EU (1.4, 1.6 good engines, too, all 16 Valve DOHC. 1.4 is all aluminum)
This looks like a lot more choices than I would have predicted 6 months ago. I've got my eye on the new 2-door Jetta, it's pretty sweet looking, even if it isn't a hatch. Maybe Carlady and I will revert to a 1-hatch family. Lemme see, last time I had a FOX and she had a GOLF, hmmmh...
Bruce.
RJ
The Golf 4 has really become Audi-ized. I think the current Golf 3 will the last true VW Golf.
The Jetta 4 is looking really NICE from the spy pics I've seen. Can't wait for it!
Like many Front WD cars, the GTI does just fine in heavy snow, depending on the tires. The stock all seasons are great for poor weather conditions, but they don't allow this car to deliver its full handling potential on dry pavement. With the VR6 you get traction control, which makes winter driving a breeze. Ground clearance is adequate on both models, so you won't find yourself plowing snow with your spoiler! Unless you're used to an SUV, the GTI will leave you with no buyer's remorse in the dead of winter!
Check out the following topic in Sedans. There's a lot of tire talk (;^)
Do the BMWs handle well in snow?
Or here:
GS 300 or BMW 528i - Do they go in the Snow?
Bruce. Sedans co-host.
What do you think of the Jetta (Bora) coupe. I'm drooling....and hoping!
I have heard a lot of talk about the handling on the Mark IVs being "disconnected" from the road. This is a very bad thing for me. I guess I understand VW trying to take the Golf/Jetta up-market. This has been an ongoing effort since day one. But I wish they would bring out a smaller, cruder(?) car that could be fashioned into a go-kart. My VW Fox was like that, small and light with suspension pieces from the Audi 4000. FUN, FUN, FUN to drive.
OBTW, I was VERY disappointed in the coverage by European Car in the lates issue Re. the Mark IV. A very lightweight article, I expected more from them.
Bruce.
Does anyone know?
Thanks
The next (current in Europe) generation Golf is generally called A4 because it is is the "A" series chassis(FWIW, the Passat is "B" series) and is the 4th generation of that chassis. These are all internal (VW corporate) designations. The confusing thing is that Audi started using a similar (external, market) designation for their cars. It's even worse, since the new VW Golf (A4) platform was first used on the Audi A3 model which is only being sold in Europe (as a hatchback).
Confusing, no?
Bruce. your Sedans co-host.
Thanks for the clarification.
So the A4 (VW) is NOT the A4 (Audi) but really the A3 (Audi).
I think I've got that right.
(They probably couldn't confuse the consumer more if they tried.)
I've seen an A3 here in the U.S. (w/ Diplomatic plates) and I love it!!
Does anyone know if Audi will EVER export the A3 to the U.S.? (the Audi A3, that is)
Wonder if a writing campaign would have any effect.
GOLF-IV
Unfortunately, the hatchback is seen as a "cheap" class of car here in the US, since it was originally conceived to maximize the useful interior space of a very small car (the Austin Mini). Here in the US, where everything is BIIIG, why would anyone with real money buy a small car. Oh, right, "Only poor people buy small cars."
So, Audi will probably NOT bring the A3 to these shores. It's sad, but the marketing people supposedly understand these thing and know what's best for us... [%^(
If you've noticed, most of the new hatchbacks are really "Fastbacks" and are called Coupes by their maker.
FWIW, my two favorite (Fast)Hatchbacks were the Jaguar E-Type (which I can only dream of) and Triumph GT-6 (which I did own once and loved).
Bruce.
I test drove the Jetta 4 a couple of weeks ago. I love it! Quality and features are just amazing. All four doors make that expensive Mercedes Benz "chunk" sound. The shifter and clutch are much softer than the A3s. I really like the close-ratio gearing on the 2.0L - good move by VW! The suspension is what surprised me the most. Handling is better than the A3 suspension, I think. That car begs you to take tight turns. There is less float/roll too! As for tarmac isolation, yeah, I hear you. The first Rabbit GTIs are probably the most fun of all. But I think stock cars are just going to get softer.
Have you driven the New Jetta? Now I can't wait for the Golf GTI4.
It looks nice. I can't wait to see how it drives.
Bruce.
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