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post #1 of 52
1/1/11 at 4:20pm
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What do you guys think of these? I've been car shopping for a while and I'm always changing my mind. I want to go give one a test drive but I can't get rid of the boyracer fanboy image I have with these things. Acceptable for an adult to drive or is it too boyracer for you guys?
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post #2 of 52
1/1/11 at 4:49pm
It's a good balance of fun and practicality for a daily driver. Drawback is that the random VW electronic bugs are still present from my limited experience (girl I'm seeing drives a 2010 gti). The interior is pretty nice... I really like the thick steering wheel with the flat bottom and it has good leather seats. And, driving dynamics are quite good for a fwd car. Zippy but not a blistering fast car.

I'd say give it a test drive! You'll know whether it's for you once you give it a shot. Also, I think that the fun quotient may outweigh the slight possibility of electronic issues. There is always that balance you have to weigh.
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post #3 of 52
1/1/11 at 4:55pm
i was planning on one for awhile but i wound up with an audi a3 and have never looked back, was a good decision if i do say so myself. i think they are a little too youthful for me (i'm 35)
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post #4 of 52
1/1/11 at 4:55pm
I guess it depends on the colour you choose. If it is black or navy blue it won't look as boyracer-ish as a white or red one.
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post #5 of 52
1/1/11 at 4:57pm
if you gotta ask,then you dont love it...therefore you should not buy it.
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post #6 of 52
1/1/11 at 5:01pm
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Yea it's definitely a practical car and everything. I wish it had 4motion though, which the Golf R will have but that will only come with a manual transmission.
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post #7 of 52
1/1/11 at 5:02pm
We have the similar R32 (2 dr) version and love it. I like it better than the Audi myself and I'm a lot older than any of you boy racer punks.
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post #8 of 52
1/1/11 at 5:03pm
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Originally Posted by thekunk07 View Post
i was planning on one for awhile but i wound up with an audi a3 and have never looked back, was a good decision if i do say so myself. i think they are a little too youthful for me (i'm 35)

I'm only 23 but I knew a lot of kids in high school with GTI's that were into that whole scene. I guess that's where I have the image from.
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post #9 of 52
1/1/11 at 5:26pm
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I'm only 23 but I knew a lot of kids in high school with GTI's that were into that whole scene. I guess that's where I have the image from.

i still have a hardon for the 82-84 gti

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post #10 of 52
1/1/11 at 5:59pm
but do you get 300 hp out of the r32?

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We have the similar R32 (2 dr) version and love it. I like it better than the Audi myself and I'm a lot older than any of you boy racer punks.
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post #11 of 52
1/1/11 at 6:22pm
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i was planning on one for awhile but i wound up with an audi a3 and have never looked back, was a good decision if i do say so myself. i think they are a little too youthful for me (i'm 35)

You're a big guy, do you find the A3 comfortable? I bought a 3.2 when they first came out in the U.S., was fast as shit but unbelievably cramped.

GTI has always been a cool car. I had a 90 something VR6. Loved that car, I think the ex is still driving it.
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post #12 of 52
1/1/11 at 6:29pm
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You're a big guy, do you find the A3 comfortable? I bought a 3.2 when they first came out in the U.S., was fast as shit but unbelievably cramped.

GTI has always been a cool car. I had a 90 something VR6. Loved that car, I think the ex is still driving it.

Yea about comfort. I'm 6'1" 210lbs. Will I be comfortable in a GTI?
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post #13 of 52
1/1/11 at 6:34pm
yeah, it's fine. more room than many cars i've owned, less than our family van. i changed the exhaust and intake on the 3.2 so i get just around 300hp now. would be good if the seat was a bit wider down below in terms of leg room.

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You're a big guy, do you find the A3 comfortable? I bought a 3.2 when they first came out in the U.S., was fast as shit but unbelievably cramped.

GTI has always been a cool car. I had a 90 something VR6. Loved that car, I think the ex is still driving it.
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post #14 of 52
1/1/11 at 6:35pm
yes, i am 6'2, 220

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Yea about comfort. I'm 6'1" 210lbs. Will I be comfortable in a GTI?
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post #15 of 52
1/1/11 at 6:37pm
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Originally Posted by Jbreen1 View Post
Yea about comfort. I'm 6'1" 210lbs. Will I be comfortable in a GTI?

Never had that problem in the GTI but it was an earlier generation. For me the A3 was just nasty to drive.
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