This post in in reply to a few of our readers who enquired why we changed from a Mercedes CLC coupe to a VW Golf Mk 6 Sports.
Basically, the Mercedes CLC was a good deal as CnC offered to absorb the loan difference between the sale price and outstanding loan amount of our Mitsubishi 'i'. The CLC was also going for 103k in April 2009 during a weekend promotion which was a great discount from the normal 126k retail price.It was too good a chance to miss and well the lure of driving a Mercedes was a very attractive proposition.
After a year, when COE prices shot up, we found that our CLC which we bought at 103k was going for 155k which meant that we could make a profit that could be used to pruchase a new Golf Mk 6 sports which is much faster, more roomy, better drive experience and tremendous kit list surpassing the merc. Besides, 4 doors would be more practical over the long term.
As for some readers asking abt the Golf Mk 6 Sports, there have been horror stories about the car breaking down from some owners but these mostly affect the non-sports 122hp version rather than the Sports. Car is reliable.The only minor defect was a clicking sound in the steering wheel which was solved with a new steering wheel replacement. The fuel economy is good. Road tax is only $620 a year since displacement is 1400cc. Insurance is just a few dollars over 1k after 55% NCD. Could be less as i included loading for Gayle as the 2nd authorized driver. Sports mode is infectious with the rev counter climbing rapidly as car zooms from zero to 100km/h in 8 seconds. Car has every conceivable kit from external downlight, auto headlights, auto wipers, lighted footwell, 11 airbags, touchscreen head unit wit hSD card slot ( upgraded to OEM 30GD Hard disk and GPS, Reverse camera ), individual zone climatic control air con, leather sports seats etc.
Car still puts a smile on our face!
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