GTI or other suggestions

thekunk07 · Apr 25, 2010

finally getting myself a car and want something small and fast and reasonable. any better suggestions?

GQgeek · Apr 25, 2010

I think that a 3 series is the right car for you.

JayJay · Apr 25, 2010

The GTI looks nice, handles well, is priced decently, and has ample power. I think it would be a lot of fun.

thekunk07 · Apr 25, 2010

^i concur.

imageWIS · Apr 25, 2010

If you can afford it, a 135i.

dave · Apr 25, 2010

i bought a mini cooper S clubman a few months ago and it's awesome. they can be had for around the same $$$ as a GTI and they've got more personality imo. I did really like the GTI when I drove it too though.

ArteEtLabore14 · Apr 25, 2010

Mazda RX-8

epb · Apr 26, 2010

Originally Posted by imageWIS

If you can afford it, a 135i.

I'd pick the GTI over the 135, though I'd take the 130iM over the GTI. Unfortunately, we didn't get the hatchback 1-series.

per0 · Apr 26, 2010

If you like GTI, take a look at Audi S3. It's more expensive but better than GTI in every way.

xpress · Apr 26, 2010

Originally Posted by ArteEtLabore14

Mazda RX-8

+1...

Used its the best bang for buck on the market (Buy a couple years of extended warranty)

dcg · Apr 26, 2010

Originally Posted by epb

Unfortunately, we didn't get the hatchback 1-series.
This really pissed me off. Have a buddy with a GTI, and my sister has a rabbit. Both love them. I had a 20th anniversary GTI a few years back that I liked a lot. Wish they were RWD.

grundletaint · Apr 26, 2010

check out the R32 if GTI is what you're looking at.

also the new audi A3 TDI is pretty ****.

otc · Apr 26, 2010

Big fan of the GTI

I like the A3 too...but I think I actually prefer the GTI (especially considering the price).

If you want to go more expensive, instead of the A3, look at the the R32

dcg · Apr 26, 2010

Is the R32 still close in price to the STI? I like the R32, but would much prefer the STI.

otc · Apr 26, 2010

I think they are still close in price...the STI would win in the performance aspects but not if you are looking for the creature comforts.

I was in an STI and an R32 a few weeks ago (chicago auto show) and there is no comparison between the beauty of the VW interior and the plastic clunkiness of the Subaru.

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