Golf R -v- Golf GTI

[Mi16 Man]

After 1756 posts, be happy with what you've bought.

Ha! We could all drive Camrys! Only then is there reason to compare a 'turd vs a turd' or 'mine in smaller than yours!'

Just imagine the bigger smile on your face if you unplugged and just 'went for a drive' for no particular reason! See below.....

[SilvrFoxX]

lol.. after this many posts I think everyone knows the seriousness has long gone and it is a gentle ribbing exercise.. the topic started out as a comparison for educational purposes.. it is now just fun

[sabloke]

Just imagine the bigger smile on your face if you unplugged and just 'went for a drive' for no particular reason! See below.....

How right you are! My Sunday morning church looks like this, for no particular reason:

All you need to be happy when you've got a good drive like the R or the GTI is a stretch of nice road Have to say, we are blessed with amazing roads here in Adelaide!

[WhiteJames]

Overall I'm finding the Golf GTI with DCC suspension a fine package straight off the showroom floor. For sure there's more sporty rides out there, but as an all-rounder, it's hard to go past the Golf GTI.

If I was to consider any upgrades for my GTI, not that I plan to, I would probably consider the following:

1. Tyres.
2. Lightweight wheels.
3. APR alloy front lower control arms (to reduce unsprung weight).
4. KW Dynamic coilovers.
5. Limited Slip Diff (LSD).
6. Big Brake Kit (2 piece).

Those upgrades would be it for the street.
For the track or targa, probably add ECU retune and larger intercooler to that list.
For now the Golf GTI is fine as a stock ride.

Cheers
WJ

[DDTW]

I just like it that GTI/R32 drivers almost always gives my car a second look.

Any GTI driver who denies this is just lying through his/her teeth

[Mi16 Man]

lol.. after this many posts I think everyone knows the seriousness has long gone and it is a gentle ribbing exercise.. the topic started out as a comparison for educational purposes.. it is now just fun

Amen to that SF!

I've only been here since Feb 'MY11' but this thread drags it's arse like a tired old dog....

[markwid]

lol.. after this many posts I think everyone knows the seriousness has long gone and it is a gentle ribbing exercise.. the topic started out as a comparison for educational purposes.. it is now just fun

Watch out...excessive dry wank**g will make you blind

[Lucas_R]

Allright....enough of this GTi vs R rubbish. Each of us has our reasons why we chose whatever we chose - whether it be 3 door, 5 door, white, blue, red, a GTI or an R, DSG or manual etc etc.

If you want a real car, check out what i got to go for a drive in recently......absolutely fuc*ing hot piece of machinery.

Audi R8 V10 Spyder with the R-Tronic gearbox.....a mere $430,000 according to the price specifications tag in the glovebox. And for that money, you would think they would throw in sat nav and dynamic cornering lights....but they are extras!!!

This car was absolute porn. The blipping sound when you downshift is so obnoxiuosly loud and sounds fantastic.

[Wolfgang]

I just like it that GTI/R32 drivers almost always gives my car a second look.

They are just making sure it isn't one of the cooking models.

[Ideo]

They are just making sure it isn't one of the cooking models.

You mean another GTI?

[triode12]

They are just making sure it isn't one of the cooking models.

Only happens with the MkVIs and R32s - MkVs GTIs are distinctive looking.

[WhiteJames]

Never ending argument

The FWD -v- RWD debate may be never ending. A bit like the Mid-Engined Cayman -v- Rear-Engined 911 debate.
Here's a video by Car & Driver, USA that sheds some interesting light on Mid-Engine -v- Rear-Engine debacle with some suprising results ... although I didn't see the 911 driver lifting off the gas during those any of the turns:

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/11q2/the_mid-_vs._rear-engine_debate_porsche_cayman_r_vs._911_gt3-video

Cheers
WJ

[Paul_R]

Audi R8 V10 Spyder with the R-Tronic gearbox....This car was absolute porn. The blipping sound when you downshift is so obnoxiuosly loud and sounds fantastic.

It does sound awesome....but I want to be able to do that myself! One reason why I went for manual over DSG.

Do the blip right and you know that you did it. Sounds even better than a computer doing it.

[WhiteJames]

Road & Track 1st Impressions

Here's a review of the Golf R from Road & Track Magazine, USA.
The Golf R looks like hitting the USA market at a starting price of around 31K.
The GTI in the USA starting price is about 23K with 27K being a driveaway price with few or no options.
See link:

VW Golf R - 2012 Volkswagen Golf R Review at RoadandTrack.com

Cheers
WJ

[Guy_H]

One for the GTI on how good it can be: