steve_c
Grumpy OAP & A2OC Donor
People can argue the relative merits of the two different designs until they're blue in the face, but there's another practical issue - the cost of replacements for the later pressed type. These are not easy to find new, with maybe only the Audi remanufactured parts available right now, and it's only likely to get more difficult as years go by. On the other hand, pretty much any reputable auto parts maker has at least one pair of the cast wishbones available, and at prices that don't break the bank more often than not. Cost and availability are strong arguments.