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fizzandpop @ Jun 19th 2006 3:11PM
Yes, VAG have created a massive dilemma for the sporty hatchback crowd. It's even worse in Europe where you also have to throw in the Seat (sportier, more chest wig) and Skoda (cheaper, less badge status). Say you finally settle on the VW, will you always be wondering every time you see an A3? Fiendish Germans. The press is no help either, they all seem to agree that you can't go wrong with either choice, there are pros and cons all round and no conclusions from anybody. However, this is an object lesson to GM about badge engineering. You build four distinct cars on one platform, each one designed to appeal to a different audience, then your only competition is yourself. Drive all four, and you've got four completely different experiences. It's not just about seat surfaces and corporate faces.