# Mk6 golf vs bmw 1 series **URL:** \ **Category:** Buying/Selling\ **Created:** [July 19, 2021, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mk6-golf-vs-bmw-1-series/178126 "2021-07-19T18:01:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![verheyenrobin\_176293](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/cab0a1/32.png) [@verheyenrobin\_176293](https://community.cartalk.com/u/verheyenrobin_176293)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mk6-golf-vs-bmw-1-series/178126/1 "2021-07-19T18:01:49Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mk6-golf-vs-bmw-1-series/178126/2 "2021-07-19T18:19:03Z")
Same advice I gave my son. Buy new so you have a warranty and trade before the warranty expires. Or choose more dependable options which is getting harder and harder. ---
**Author:** ![verheyenrobin\_176293](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/cab0a1/32.png) [@verheyenrobin\_176293](https://community.cartalk.com/u/verheyenrobin_176293)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mk6-golf-vs-bmw-1-series/178126/3 "2021-07-19T18:21:54Z")
I’d love to buy a new car but unfortunately that’s financially not possible. ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mk6-golf-vs-bmw-1-series/178126/4 "2021-07-19T18:22:31Z")
6000Km per year ? Easy lease it for 3 years, then lease a new one. Lather, rinse, repeat. Any engine problems with either the BMW or VW will be covered by the warranty. If you want a long term car, look else where. ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mk6-golf-vs-bmw-1-series/178126/5 "2021-07-19T18:24:05Z")
> [@verheyenrobin\_176293](#): > > Im looking to buy a new car > [@verheyenrobin\_176293](#): > > I’d love to buy a new car but unfortunately that’s financially not possible Which is it? ---
**Author:** ![verheyenrobin\_176293](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/cab0a1/32.png) [@verheyenrobin\_176293](https://community.cartalk.com/u/verheyenrobin_176293)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mk6-golf-vs-bmw-1-series/178126/7 "2021-07-19T18:25:58Z")
im looking to buy a used car sorry not a brand new one ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mk6-golf-vs-bmw-1-series/178126/8 "2021-07-19T18:31:33Z")
Then I would recommend you stay away from either of those. Look to a US or Pacific Rim vehicle unless you live in an EU country, even then I’m not sure about either of them. Usually expensive to repair. ---
**Author:** ![verheyenrobin\_176293](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/cab0a1/32.png) [@verheyenrobin\_176293](https://community.cartalk.com/u/verheyenrobin_176293)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mk6-golf-vs-bmw-1-series/178126/9 "2021-07-19T18:32:11Z")
yeah i live in the eu but i guess i’ll look for a different car then ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mk6-golf-vs-bmw-1-series/178126/10 "2021-07-19T18:57:23Z")
> [@Purebred](#): > > Usually expensive to repair. +1 Neither marque is a paragon of reliability, but at least the VW will be cheaper to repair. ---
**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mk6-golf-vs-bmw-1-series/178126/11 "2021-07-19T19:01:53Z")
if you can get it to pass inspection. there was a problem with VWs not being able to pass inspections. I believe there was a class action lawsuit. not sure if problem got resolved and what years it included. but its something to check into. maybe others here will know. ---
**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mk6-golf-vs-bmw-1-series/178126/12 "2021-07-19T19:10:23Z")
it was for diesels… [Volkswagen Lawsuit - Emission Test Class Action Lawyers](https://www.classaction.com/volkswagen/lawsuit/)