Ever since the Volkswagen Golf GTI was launched around 30 years ago, it was largely considered best-in-breed. The car could do it all: it had utility, it was fast enough and it earned some solid mpg figures.
The problem is that as its aged it has gotten a bit sloppier and put on some pounds. It's kinda like me in that regard. Oh, and now there's more competition than ever.
The latest automaker to take on the people's manufacturer is Mercedes-Benz. And I have to say, all the signs seem to point to that Mercedes may have just beaten Volkswagen at its own "hot hatch" game. Of course though, you're going to have to pay for it.
That neatly brings me to my question. If given the option of paying a bit more to get more brand cachet, would you pay the premium for the three-pointed star?
Mercedes or VW, which would YOU pick?
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