Just moved on from a low-spec Mk2 TDi vRS to a Mk3 Elegance - both 2l diesels hatchbacks.

 

Some observations & thoughts:

 

Good stuff

• The Mk3 feels very modern, with great features
• Really enjoying having auto lights & wipers, cruise control, phone connectivity, sat nav, auto aircon, folding mirrors, etc
• Compliant suspension and good ride comfort (a major plus point and reason for moving away from the vRS)
• Enjoying the DSG box - better than expected (but miss the manual in some circumstances)
• Newer car is much more relaxing to drive - a lot less hooliganism, a lot more refined cruising
• 17in alloys again - they look big enough without ruining the ride

 

Bad stuff

• Wind noise - didn't expect this. There is a lot of wind noise around the base of the A-pillars/wing mirrors in the Mk3, especially at motorway speeds. My old car was way quieter
• The new car is quite dull to drive - which is a concern, as the driver aids and boring drive make me a less engaged driver....
• The sat nav and voice controls are not great (but still better than not having them!)
• I miss the sports seats from the vRS, the new ones are a bit flat

 

Next car would ideally be....

• vRS TDI 4x4 DSG hatch, but must have 18's (no 19's here) and DCC (to switch between sports and softer suspension) - the perfect combo.

 

Overall the change has largely been very positive.

 

Anyone wish they hadn't changed their car?

 

E.

 

 

No regrets here.

 

I moved like for like from a 2007 mk2 tdi Vrs to a 2013 mk3 tdi vrs (both manuals). The mk2 still lives in the family as I let my eldest son have it.

2010 VRS TSi to 2017 VRS 245.

 

I certainly have no regrets but I have a suspicion the Mk2 was a more solidly built beast.   At the end of the day it was time for a change after seven years.  If it hadn't been a Mk3 it would have been something else, and I certainly wouldn't go back to a Mk2 in a month of Sundays.   We have also got a Yeti if I'm feeling Mk2 nostalgia.