| Simplex123 | 07-10-2020 09:23 AM |
I really appreciate all the replies from everyone! Been super busy at work since I posted this and haven't had time to sit down and reply. The update is that my boss (I'm being contracted) will be providing me one of their extra vehicles for a couple of months since they don't want me to incur the risk/cost when I'm just starting up. Super nice of them - so I don't need to worry about the daily until later in the year when they need the car back. I will most likely be revisiting this topic closer to the end of the year so I will be bumping it back up when the time comes. Quote:
Originally Posted by AstulzerRZD
(Post 8991856)
Some thoughts here:
Have driven Golf 1.4T/1.8T/R.
Have driven Civic Touring Hatch. - Highway Driving/Longer Trips: how often do you do these? I find the Civic really loud as far as road and wind noise goes. I've done 8 hours in a Golf with no complaints.
- Comfort: IMO the Golf's ride is shockingly good - it drives like a much bigger car as far as ride comfort goes. Felt door seals make for good noise comfort.
- Cargo Space: how much do you need of this? The Golf has more small item storage (phone cubby under the infotainment, much larger compartment on the left of the steering wheel) but the Civic has much more outright storage (12 big rubbermaid totes vs. 9 in the Golf). For me, my road bike literally JUST fits in the Golf, so if I were taller or had a larger bike, I'd need the Civic.
- Driver Assist: Both don't have full speed auto steer but the Golf gets marks docked for not having a true stop and go radar cruise on the GTI (requires you to brake from 2kmh down to 0. The Golf R has a electronic parking brake and full stop and go). The one feature that's bumped me up to the 800/month lease range is the full speed auto steer because I don't add value when steering in Lions Gate/Massey/Oak traffic jams and I'm often dead af after long days dancing or training for triathlon.
- Transmission: I hear the Civic transmission ain't great but haven't driven it yet. I hear the GTI/R clutch is pretty weak - like slipping after a couple hard launches. Not sure if you have an S/O or friends who might drive it on a road trip, but the DSG might be a nice option to have.
- Fun: The Golf R was fun because it's just so capable but it's not super engaging. I hear the GTI is more engaging in general. I think the Civic Type R is the one to go for if you wanted something real fun... but since this is your more 'practical' car, not sure how much that matters.
Have you considered the Mercedes C class wagon?
| Thanks for your detailed comparison - not a fan of MB hah
I most likely will be doing less than 90-95% city driving so the Driver's Assist is not of much use to me. But I do prefer a larger cargo space with the seats up - so the Civic is really attractive with it being the largest. I will need to drive both of them in the near future to really get a feel for them though. Quote:
Originally Posted by RCubed
(Post 8992101)
Get a Elantra GT N-Line
| I didn't put much thought into this one but I wasn't really digging the centre console and the screen. I guess I will go into the dealer and give it a quick cross shop as well Quote:
Originally Posted by GLOW
(Post 8992049)
i was thinking the leaf would satisfy the hatch portion, and the gas savings for that amount of travel would put a dent on costs
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Originally Posted by Hehe
(Post 8991873)
If you do a lot of city commutes, many of my wife's colleagues drive some form of Hybrid or pure BEV. This cuts significant portion of commuting cost. And if you go with BEV or PHEV, you can even receive the full $8000 subsidy when leasing 3+ years, cutting your cost even further.
You already have a fun car (M3), a boring car that'd get you from A-B reliably and cheaply would be my main focus if I were you. Or if you go something like a Tesla... fun/cost efficient can co-exist.
| I'd need to park my car on the street at home and there are no EV stations within walkable distance from my house so I don't think that will be viable. | 