Roundel compares Golf R and 328

JST · 11-10-2012, 08:27 AM

The latest issue of Roundel compares a Golf R and a 328i sport line, and concludes that the Golf has better steering feel and overall is more fun to drive on twisty back roads.

Sigh, BMW. Sigh.

John V · 11-10-2012, 08:30 AM

VW is heading in the right direction with lighter, better handling cars. BMW is heading in a slightly different direction.

ff · 11-10-2012, 08:58 AM

The Golf R does it for a lot less money, too.

bren · 11-10-2012, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JST

Sigh, BMW. Sigh.

FC · 11-10-2012, 10:37 AM

Not fair, I know, but after driving the TT I got on the E91 ("m-Sport" mind you) and it felt like a cushy oldsmobile. And the E91 I have is a pretty damn nice car with good steering and a reasonably sporty suspension.

kognito · 11-10-2012, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John V

VW is heading in the right direction with lighter, better handling cars. BMW is heading in a slightly different direction.

Jeff_DML · 11-10-2012, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FC

Not fair, I know, but after driving the TT I got on the E91 ("m-Sport" mind you) and it felt like a cushy oldsmobile. And the E91 I have is a pretty damn nice car with good steering and a reasonably sporty suspension.

I don't have TT and BMW's feel that way to me too

RMR · 11-10-2012, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ff

The Golf R does it for a lot less money, too.

Yes. To get a 328i Sportline equipped with the features of a Golf R 4 Door Nav the difference in price is over $15,000. It's quite unbelievable. A 328i Sportline with those options stickers at $52,000.

FC · 11-10-2012, 07:51 PM

I gotta be honest, the BMW prices (all nice sports sedans for that matter) drove me to pick up the P-car. I mean, seriously, $50k for a nice 328i? Never mind the M3 sedan I was hoping to consider. What would that be, $70k? F that.

wdc330i · 11-11-2012, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FC

I gotta be honest, the BMW prices (all nice sports sedans for that matter) drove me to pick up the P-car. I mean, seriously, $50k for a nice 328i? Never mind the M3 sedan I was hoping to consider. What would that be, $70k? F that.

Yeah, that used to be 5 territory.

11-10-2012, 08:27 AM	#1
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,636	Roundel compares Golf R and 328 The latest issue of Roundel compares a Golf R and a 328i sport line, and concludes that the Golf has better steering feel and overall is more fun to drive on twisty back roads. Sigh, BMW. Sigh.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Car & Driver compares the 1 Series M in May 2011 issue	lemming	Car Talk	6	03-29-2011 09:21 AM
AWeek compares Camry&Aura....interior comments, too	lemming	Car Talk	10	01-26-2007 02:34 PM
R&T compares 7 awd cars.......TD's car is found.	lemming	Car Talk	28	02-08-2006 07:17 AM
Roundel p 72	blee	Car Talk	14	01-31-2005 09:04 AM

11-10-2012, 08:30 AM	#2
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	VW is heading in the right direction with lighter, better handling cars. BMW is heading in a slightly different direction.

11-10-2012, 08:58 AM	#3
ff . Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 13,514	The Golf R does it for a lot less money, too.

11-10-2012, 10:37 AM	#5
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,280	Not fair, I know, but after driving the TT I got on the E91 ("m-Sport" mind you) and it felt like a cushy oldsmobile. And the E91 I have is a pretty damn nice car with good steering and a reasonably sporty suspension.

11-10-2012, 07:51 PM	#9
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,280	I gotta be honest, the BMW prices (all nice sports sedans for that matter) drove me to pick up the P-car. I mean, seriously, $50k for a nice 328i? Never mind the M3 sedan I was hoping to consider. What would that be, $70k? F that.