2016 Golf GTi
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2016 Golf GTi
Got one of these the other day. I quite like it so far. It's definitely a better car than the Mkiv 25th Anniversary Golf GTi I had some time ago.
The in car entertainment system is great, mirrors your iPhone or Android phone to the car's touchscreen. The tartan interior is a bit weird but I don't mind it.
Not really had a chance to test it out on any twisty roads (not so many of those here in the middle of Dallas) but it does feel fairly competent and solid but not jarring suspension. Little bit more oomph than the old Mkiv with 210bhp and 250something torques. Pulls well enough to annoy some of the 'Muricans in 5.8 litre HEMI Dodge Ram's etc. with a 0-60 a smidge under 6 seconds.
Sorry about the dusty car, it was clean as **** then it rained and it seems that the rain here is always bloody sandy.
The in car entertainment system is great, mirrors your iPhone or Android phone to the car's touchscreen. The tartan interior is a bit weird but I don't mind it.
Not really had a chance to test it out on any twisty roads (not so many of those here in the middle of Dallas) but it does feel fairly competent and solid but not jarring suspension. Little bit more oomph than the old Mkiv with 210bhp and 250something torques. Pulls well enough to annoy some of the 'Muricans in 5.8 litre HEMI Dodge Ram's etc. with a 0-60 a smidge under 6 seconds.
Sorry about the dusty car, it was clean as **** then it rained and it seems that the rain here is always bloody sandy.
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I had one and sold it 12 months later. Had issue with the gearbox which the dealer and VW didn't give a **** about. Was in the dealers for weeks on end.
In the end they gave up, blamed me for not being able to change gear properly (even though every time I went out with one of their mechanics it happened when they were driving it) yet when I wasn't there, there was nothing wrong with it !!!!
In the end, I stuffed it in the garage at home for a couple months till I sold it. Bought an S3 Saloon instead. Much better car.
In the end they gave up, blamed me for not being able to change gear properly (even though every time I went out with one of their mechanics it happened when they were driving it) yet when I wasn't there, there was nothing wrong with it !!!!
In the end, I stuffed it in the garage at home for a couple months till I sold it. Bought an S3 Saloon instead. Much better car.
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I had one and sold it 12 months later. Had issue with the gearbox which the dealer and VW didn't give a **** about. Was in the dealers for weeks on end.
In the end they gave up, blamed me for not being able to change gear properly (even though every time I went out with one of their mechanics it happened when they were driving it) yet when I wasn't there, there was nothing wrong with it !!!!
In the end, I stuffed it in the garage at home for a couple months till I sold it. Bought an S3 Saloon instead. Much better car.
In the end they gave up, blamed me for not being able to change gear properly (even though every time I went out with one of their mechanics it happened when they were driving it) yet when I wasn't there, there was nothing wrong with it !!!!
In the end, I stuffed it in the garage at home for a couple months till I sold it. Bought an S3 Saloon instead. Much better car.
Maybe you just can't change gears properly.... Joke!
What was the issue with the gearbox anyway? This one seems smooth as **** and I specifically went for manual over DSG or auto or whatever as it's like having a built in security device as most 'Muricans can't drive stick
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5th VeeDub I will have owned and not one of them has missed a beat so far (touches wood)
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Love,love ,love them.But bought a Skoda Octavia vRS instead.
Just because I cannot stand VW dealers.Learn from Skoda you plonkers
Just because I cannot stand VW dealers.Learn from Skoda you plonkers
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Oh,and manual good choice.Do not like my dsg in the slightest
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Thanks. Yeah, I like it and most people in the US drive auto boxes, so it's nice to be different.
The dealership I got mine from have just been purchased by a chap called Clay Cooley, so they were desperate for clients to get going (especially after the emissions 'scandal'), means they are bending over backwards to give me the best service possible. Which is nice.
The dealership I got mine from have just been purchased by a chap called Clay Cooley, so they were desperate for clients to get going (especially after the emissions 'scandal'), means they are bending over backwards to give me the best service possible. Which is nice.
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Honestly FT.It ruins my driver enjoyment completely.And that's what it should be all about.
That beautiful golf gti should be driven by you.Not push and go.Just imho
That beautiful golf gti should be driven by you.Not push and go.Just imho
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And,hey,the Tartan interior.Bit special in the GTI
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I've got pretty good cover from the VW garage and they seem to be a little more on the caring side in the US (read that as 'they don't want to get sued'). I never had a problem with the Mkiv and this one feels pretty solid so far. We'll see how it goes
Maybe you just can't change gears properly.... Joke!
What was the issue with the gearbox anyway? This one seems smooth as **** and I specifically went for manual over DSG or auto or whatever as it's like having a built in security device as most 'Muricans can't drive stick
Maybe you just can't change gears properly.... Joke!
What was the issue with the gearbox anyway? This one seems smooth as **** and I specifically went for manual over DSG or auto or whatever as it's like having a built in security device as most 'Muricans can't drive stick
It randomly wouldn't select 5th gear, either going up or down the box.
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I was sceptical after reading stuff and came to the conclusion 50% was jealousy as people can't afford it and the other 50% have never tried it.
I honestly don't see a down side. I don't think I'll ever get another manual.
Hill start assist is a must then it's great.
I know in auto they shift up a bit quick for fuel economy but in s or manual it's great
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Never use my paddles
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Mainly just keep it in sport.
But there are three ways to change gear as it is....
I will have a play with the paddles ...really...
But there are three ways to change gear as it is....
I will have a play with the paddles ...really...
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What car you got btw FT?
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Yeah, I do like the retro reference.
I genuinely would have an old Mk1/2 but, here it seems that if you don't have a new car you are basically a second class citizen. Daft but it's like Surrey on steriods....
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