the different here is Toyota recalled after accident and multiple death had happen and recalled had been demanded.

while VW recall when they identify the problem.

plus this is more of a batch issue rather than a technical or mechanical issue.

Mk6 Golfs are made in Germany. China made VWs are for domestic market. Have you done your research before trying to suggest anything?

More that u think Singhao..that is why I used the word 'may' in the article.

The Amercians are just trying to whack the Japanese to reduce the Jap automotive sales. They have already realised that the automotive industry forms a large part of their economy. By whacking other brands, more people will turn back to Ford and GM.

If you had done your research then you will not put may. "May" suggests that you heard a rumour and hadn't bothered checking it out and decided to voice it out anyway. It is only a yes or a no if u had done as much research as you proclaimed to do.

You seem to have a baised opinion agaisnt VG and will hunt for any bits and pieces to throw agaisnt them. Every car company has done recalls, any complex instruments like cars or even microwaves and fans has the chance to go bonkers no matter the QC. Why just bring VG up?

Im not a fan of VG in particular, Im a fan of cars and I like cars from any makers as long as it appeals to me. I think other than by design, the Scirrocco is overrated in terms of driving pleasure, cabin comfort. Infact my next car is hopefully gonna be an AR 159.

Lammy, absolutely agree with you that the Scirocco has been too hyped up.

Undeniably good looking though, it's just a pity that VW had to tweak the car south alil to not have it compete and cannibalize the sales of their mk6 GTI. Suspension isn't as sure as in the Golf GTI and the steering feels just a tad off as well.

But if I had to pick, I'd take the Scirocco. In reality my purchase will be based 60% on how the car looks and makes me feel when driving it and 40% on the mechanics...

Rigval - Are there GTI's imported from China into the local market? The GTI's in Singapore are imported from Germany to my knowledge...did you see news articles or something saying otherwise?

Actually, the 'ROC was hyped up because of this simple fact: when was the last time you saw a really sporty looking VW? Not since the Corrado. That's why everyone was overexcited. Look at the Golf, it really looks like a mini MPV/SUV instead of a hatchback. It looks too tall for its own good and its cousing the A3 or even the A4(which is supposed to be a bigger model) is at least 6inches shorter. If we can fit in an A3 without the need for a stupendously high roofline, then VW should design a lower golf. Mk6 is 1 inch lower than the mk5, make it 3 inches lower and it'll be hatchback looking.

Its 5bhp less than the golfgti (the "roc") but sells for more. Certain colours work for it, and I only appreciated the total design after sitting in it. It looks good and is the only VW i'd buy based on looks alone. On material quality, the MK6 golf has better doortrims, but thats about it. Same everywhere else. On Seating position, the Golfs is a little too tall for my liking. Like any current tall ceiling hatchback - Perodua Myvi/ Toyota Passo, Nissan Latio, March etc. Not how shall I put it "GTI' enough. - The Roc is pretty much perfect in terms of seating/driving position.

And if you were to buy the Roc over the GTI, it'll have better grip and handling -Look, its lower, wider. Eventually when you start tweaking it with Bilsteins, springs etc., the Roc will become the better car.

BTW. The MK6 Golfs in Singapore and Malaysia are indeed from Germany. The only reason I made that statement is the fact that there are always possibilities that VW may decide on economics of scale (like in the MK5 GTI from South Africa) and start producing it in other countries. If they decided to think GLOBAL they'd surely choose to export to SG from the source closest to it. Luckily they don't. As from experience I have actually noticed panel gaps in the MK5 GTI that most probably you wouldn't find in a VW.