mk6 golf vs bmw 116i

[RobinVerheyen]

Im looking to buy a new car but i can't decide between a golf mk6 and a bmw 116i or 118i (2007+). I like the bmw more but after doing research im not so sure anymore, apparently the n43 engine isn't very reliable wich is scaring me a little bit. I only drive like 6000 km or so a year. If anybody has any tips or advice for that would be great.

 

[Matski]

If you're struggling to decide what car to buy...

... you know it makes sense


Beyond that, it really depends what you're looking for in these cars. At 15 years old, I wouldn't worry that much about reliability if you can afford to buy one that's clearly been looked after - if you're trying to buy the cheapest, just mentally set aside the money you save for repair bills later! If you do end up looking at 116i's, I'd go for the later N43B20 engine though. More torque, less likely to have been thrashed. The E8x is a fun car though, I enjoyed it, although the boot was always about 10% too small.