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lowside67 · 07-06-2020, 12:48 PM

Drive both - I am very confident you'll end up with a GTI since you like the German feel (heavier steering, different seating position, sportier) compared to a Civic. If you are looking at new cars under warranty, I think any difference in reliability is moot - it's not like you are keeping it for 10+ years.

If you want to try a cheaper option, you might try driving a Mazda 3 hatch. It's not going to be as fast as a GTI but a lot cheaper and I really enjoy ours with the 2.5 GT package.

-Mark

07-06-2020, 12:48 PM	#10
lowside67 Old School RS Join Date: May 2004 Location: Port Moody Posts: 4,641 Thanked 4,157 Times in 1,262 Posts Failed 130 Times in 80 Posts	Drive both - I am very confident you'll end up with a GTI since you like the German feel (heavier steering, different seating position, sportier) compared to a Civic. If you are looking at new cars under warranty, I think any difference in reliability is moot - it's not like you are keeping it for 10+ years. If you want to try a cheaper option, you might try driving a Mazda 3 hatch. It's not going to be as fast as a GTI but a lot cheaper and I really enjoy ours with the 2.5 GT package. -Mark __________________ I'm old now - boring street cars and sweet race cars.