I'm considering all sorts of weird and wonderful cars at moment. Would a VRS Octavia estate work out as a GTI with a massive boot? Anyone got one? Is the ride smoother than the GTI ?
Yes it would. Its an awesome compromise.
Same chassis, engine gearbox, brakes, ECU etc as the GTI. Interior quality is as good as the GTI( I actually preferred it to the GTI personally
), it has masses of boot space(my hatch managed 3 suit cases and 2 prams without even removing the parcel shelf!!)
I wouldnt say the ride is smoother than a GTI, but its certainly not worse. Plus if you go aftermarket then it wont mater anyway.