2 or 4

[Bazzamon]

whats the go with 2 or 4 door GTIs. Ihave seen both on the road & I love the 2 door body. There is many more 4 door ones around.. is this because supply or choice of buyers? Bazza

[Mischa]

3 door models only came out a couple years after the 5 door models... shame really cuz the 3 doors are so much hotter

[bailey78]

I think i'm the only one on here that MUCH prefers the look of the 5 door.

The C Pillar/rear door line flows similar to a Mk4 (for me)

Think the rear pillar on the 3Dr has too many angles. Thats just my 2 cents.

Plus I generally only drive around inner Melbourne and parking is a b*tch as it is without having larger doors to get out of narrow spaces...if that makes sense

[bailey78]

Another reason I got the 5Dr is my dog too.

Back seat is hers

[Nardi330]

i have 2 kids.

if i pick a car that has more than 2 doors available, that's the obvious choice.

but i don't limit my choice to 4 doors only cars. because kids will grow up and they will be able to get in/out themself. i will not suffer from driving white goods.

[gtimk5]

Bailey, you arent on your own with liking the 4 door model mate. They make a lot of sense I think unless you want a 2 door for the "sporty" touch?
Easier to clean the windows too!!!
Andrew

[Tim]

the rear window line is what sold the 3 door for me! I think it looks much sportier the way it kicks up like it does.

Its all personal preference though. Getting in and out of the back seat is a hassle. There is plenty of space in there once youre in though. Its good. I get out of having to play taxi when we go out cos people whinge about having to climb into the back of my car.

But clearly the practical choice is a 5 door. I think thats why most people go that option. My car was for me though so screw everyone else

[Mischa]

i agree with you tim id have had a 3dr if it were possible

[Lima]

3dr FTW!

We got one of the first few 3drs in Australia and collected it in mid-November 2006.

Since they have become available, sales of 3drs have been much less than 5drs I believe. Apart from the obvious, the only other major point of difference is that 3drs are built in Wolfsburg. Mind, whether that gives you anything more than a warm fuzzy feeling is open to debate.



Cheers Liam

[dodgey]

Got my 3dr at about the same time as Liam.

Was not gonna buy a GTI until the 3drs came out. Although, if I had a family, the 3dr would not have been a choice I would have made. Since it's just for me, it's all good!

[Jester_Fu]

Another reason I got the 5Dr is my dog too.

Back seat is hers

Mine either rides in the boot, or gets into the back seat quite skillfully in the 3 door. When we go to the beach, she's in the back because i don't like sand on the leather (it gets through the blankets and those waterproof ones slide around on the leather = no good for dog). Otherwise, she prefers her in cabin comfort

[Tensixty6]

I think i'm the only one on here that MUCH prefers the look of the 5 door.

The C Pillar/rear door line flows similar to a Mk4 (for me)

Think the rear pillar on the 3Dr has too many angles. Thats just my 2 cents.

Plus I generally only drive around inner Melbourne and parking is a b*tch as it is without having larger doors to get out of narrow spaces...if that makes sense

Your are not the only one that prefers the look of the 5 door. Still, having said that, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

[bailey78]

Mine either rides in the boot, or gets into the back seat quite skillfully in the 3 door. When we go to the beach, she's in the back because i don't like sand on the leather (it gets through the blankets and those waterproof ones slide around on the leather = no good for dog). Otherwise, she prefers her in cabin comfort

Hehehe

Mine is a German Shorthaired Pointer so doesnt lose all that much hair which is a bonus too . She's pretty placid and just squats down in the back. Sand is a bit of a b*tch but thats life I guess

[anarchycamp]

3drs look hotter than a 5dr but i would have still chosen a 5dr (not that i had a choice) because of the kid factor....its a pain getting him in and out the back of the Pogo but dont do it much thankfully.

[Uomo]

i have a 3dr and now wish i had 5dr. Although i agree it looks damn hot.

there are a few probs.

1) getting in and out of back,
2) vaccuming the back seats
3) If someone smashes you in the side, you can't just replace the rear door panel, they have to either cut it up or replace the whole A to C pillar panel - **** design.

Just my 2 cents.

The american who can't get 5dr GTI's - LOVE the 5drs!!! again, it's a matter of envy of something you can't have...