Jaxper
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Hartford, CT
After my MK6 GTI was totaled in February, I picked up a MK4 1.8T. This car was intended to be a temporary car to hold me over until the MK7 R came out. With the MK4 in and out of the shop since I got it (unfortunately, all problems that couldn't be seen during my/my friend's inspection without taking the engine apart, wheels off, etc.), it got me thinking that I didn't want to wait until the R came out.
This lead to the thought of how worth the wait is the R? Do I absolutely need the AWD for my snowboarding trips? I was perfectly comfortable with FWD in my GTI.
If I continue with the repairs on my MK4, it'll be cheaper than getting a new car now but I won't have peace of mind with its unreliability. If I get a new car now, I may have buyer's remorse when the R comes out, but I'll feel much more safe than the MK4 does for me now (and, obviously, have a much nicer car).
What say you? Wait for the R and continue with the repairs? Start a new car search? If I should start looking, what should I target? Currently on my radar is the MK7 GTI and the Focus ST. I'd ideally want a FWD or AWD, 6MT, turbo, four door hatch/sedan, with a sunroof.
This lead to the thought of how worth the wait is the R? Do I absolutely need the AWD for my snowboarding trips? I was perfectly comfortable with FWD in my GTI.
If I continue with the repairs on my MK4, it'll be cheaper than getting a new car now but I won't have peace of mind with its unreliability. If I get a new car now, I may have buyer's remorse when the R comes out, but I'll feel much more safe than the MK4 does for me now (and, obviously, have a much nicer car).
What say you? Wait for the R and continue with the repairs? Start a new car search? If I should start looking, what should I target? Currently on my radar is the MK7 GTI and the Focus ST. I'd ideally want a FWD or AWD, 6MT, turbo, four door hatch/sedan, with a sunroof.