VW Golf 1.6 Zipped n Ripped..

manyu · 15th June 2009, 21:55

Hello Everyone..

This is my first productive post here at Team-Bhp. I am student in the uk doing mba and rented the Golf 1.6 for two days and drove about 400 miles.

Me n my friend started the journey from Cardiff to Nottingham with the brand new less than 3000 miles driven Golf to watch the India vs Bangladesh match.

Interiors:
The car interiors were just amazing and the car was fully loaded. I never thought black interiors could give a highend look. two tone seat covers and nice elements of crome on the dash gave it a premium look.
the car seats 5 people well but i can compare it to the interior size of the NHC.

Handling:
The suspension was a bit on the stiffer side but made the car handle good with the 195/65 R15 tyres. It rode extremely well on the british highways and it was glued to the road at 90 m/hr even in the rain. There not a single squeak from the suspension.

Engine:
The 1.6 on the car didnt impress me frankly may be because i rented the Vauxall Astra 1.9 tdi 150bhp which i am going to write about later. The 1.6 did manage to take the car to speeds about 110 miles/hr but felt the car engine was over turning. The accceleration was niether to good nor bad.

Looks:
Well i would rate the car about 7/10. The new headlight looks are to great.

Verdict:

i feel this car has emmense potential and has got all the for a success in indian market too.. provided they keep the pricing and equipment levels right. not like honda providing stripped down cars. Keeping VW premium brand it may keep the equipment levels to be decent enough.

Manyu Baweja

MileCruncher · 15th June 2009, 23:01

Which company did you rent it from? Hertz has a division which has certain special cars like teh Mini. MX-5 and the R-32. Suggest you try the 2.0 TDI and if possible the R32. Believe me, the R-32 will definitely have you zapped.

GTO · 16th June 2009, 12:17

Pictures speak a thousand words, Manyu. Got any to share?

PAVAN KADAM · 16th June 2009, 12:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

Pictures speak a thousand words, Manyu. Got any to share?

Sir, not everyone can describe a beauty of a car like you do

Manyu, All VW's are built like a tank, and build to last a really looooong time.

Please post some pics buddy.

manyu · 16th June 2009, 17:32

i dont how to post pics on the forum.. can you tell me how too ??

FastLove · 16th June 2009, 18:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by manyu

i dont how to post pics on the forum.. can you tell me how too ??

In quick reply click "Go Advanced" and then on the Reply box, click the attachment symbol and rest shold be easy ..browse, then upload and close the window. this should do i guess.

manyu · 16th June 2009, 21:26

Here are the only pics i have..

cheers

Manyu

desideep · 16th June 2009, 21:33

i have always loved the Golfs i think that the MK1 and the MK4 are the best of the lot specially the GTI and the RS

Ramsagar · 17th June 2009, 09:16

manyu,crisp & clear report.love the hood,head lamps and Airdams.

15th June 2009, 21:55	#1
manyu BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Moon Posts: 70 Thanked: 3 Times	VW Golf 1.6 Zipped n Ripped.. Hello Everyone.. This is my first productive post here at Team-Bhp. I am student in the uk doing mba and rented the Golf 1.6 for two days and drove about 400 miles. Me n my friend started the journey from Cardiff to Nottingham with the brand new less than 3000 miles driven Golf to watch the India vs Bangladesh match. Interiors: The car interiors were just amazing and the car was fully loaded. I never thought black interiors could give a highend look. two tone seat covers and nice elements of crome on the dash gave it a premium look. the car seats 5 people well but i can compare it to the interior size of the NHC. Handling: The suspension was a bit on the stiffer side but made the car handle good with the 195/65 R15 tyres. It rode extremely well on the british highways and it was glued to the road at 90 m/hr even in the rain. There not a single squeak from the suspension. Engine: The 1.6 on the car didnt impress me frankly may be because i rented the Vauxall Astra 1.9 tdi 150bhp which i am going to write about later. The 1.6 did manage to take the car to speeds about 110 miles/hr but felt the car engine was over turning. The accceleration was niether to good nor bad. Looks: Well i would rate the car about 7/10. The new headlight looks are to great. Verdict: i feel this car has emmense potential and has got all the for a success in indian market too.. provided they keep the pricing and equipment levels right. not like honda providing stripped down cars. Keeping VW premium brand it may keep the equipment levels to be decent enough. Manyu Baweja
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15th June 2009, 23:01	#2
MileCruncher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MH01 Posts: 4,235 Thanked: 592 Times View My Garage	Which company did you rent it from? Hertz has a division which has certain special cars like teh Mini. MX-5 and the R-32. Suggest you try the 2.0 TDI and if possible the R32. Believe me, the R-32 will definitely have you zapped.
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16th June 2009, 12:17	#3
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,529 Thanked: 300,720 Times View My Garage	Pictures speak a thousand words, Manyu. Got any to share?
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16th June 2009, 17:32	#5
manyu BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Moon Posts: 70 Thanked: 3 Times	i dont how to post pics on the forum.. can you tell me how too ??
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16th June 2009, 21:26	#7
manyu BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Moon Posts: 70 Thanked: 3 Times	Here are the only pics i have.. cheers Manyu Attached Thumbnails
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16th June 2009, 21:33	#8
desideep Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,159 Thanked: 318 Times View My Garage	i have always loved the Golfs i think that the MK1 and the MK4 are the best of the lot specially the GTI and the RS
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17th June 2009, 09:16	#9
Ramsagar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BLR_Nellore(AP) Posts: 1,396 Thanked: 252 Times View My Garage	manyu,crisp & clear report.love the hood,head lamps and Airdams.
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