Belchy Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 I went into wayside VW yesterday and sat in the new Golf GTI... Its really nice inside and out and looks very sporty/aggressive. I think I might be tempted soon given the reviews they're getting. (pending test drive) Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I went into wayside VW yesterday and sat in the new Golf GTI...Its really nice inside and out and looks very sporty/aggressive. [/ QUOTE ] you might want to have a little drive in it too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Now that made me laugh. I knew I meant to say something too, I'm driving one at the weekend, per the Ari Challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 What colour/spec cars do Wayside have in at the moment? Need to see a few colours in the flesh before confirming my GF's order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belchy Posted January 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 car in wayside is a standard (apart from multi cd) in red. Chap in there said its available for test drive but only by booking in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gren Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 Missus got an invitation to a 'private' viewing from Whites of Camberley. Think its for this Sunday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 Driving through Camberley tomorrow so might have a nose... "Private viewing" eh...do dealers think we're stupid and would be impressed by that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chins Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 Gareth Better send some emails warning the dealers your on the loose Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 I went to have a look at one today.... mmmmmmm its ok. Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32North Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 [ QUOTE ] mmmmmmm its ok. Riz [/ QUOTE ] He he he Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 I said i`ll ring up for a test drive in a months time.... Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted January 16, 2005 Report Share Posted January 16, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I said i`ll ring up for a test drive in a months time.... Riz [/ QUOTE ] Why wait...it's a better car than the R32..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted January 16, 2005 Report Share Posted January 16, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I said i`ll ring up for a test drive in a months time.... Riz [/ QUOTE ] Well im not in a rush to test drive it... im going to wait while its got more miles on the clock then rip the hell out of it! Why wait...it's a better car than the R32..... [/ QUOTE ] Ermmm im sure thats your opinion but many will disagree and some will agree with you. Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I said i`ll ring up for a test drive in a months time.... Riz [/ QUOTE ] Well im not in a rush to test drive it... im going to wait while its got more miles on the clock then rip the hell out of it! Why wait...it's a better car than the R32..... [/ QUOTE ] Ermmm im sure thats your opinion but many will disagree and some will agree with you. Riz [/ QUOTE ] Maybe it is my own opinion Riz, but it's based on being an ex R32 owner, and also knowing a little bit about cars.....plus I've driven two of the new GTI's to make a valid comparison. go on try one, then tell us what you think.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I said i`ll ring up for a test drive in a months time.... Riz [/ QUOTE ] Well im not in a rush to test drive it... im going to wait while its got more miles on the clock then rip the hell out of it! Why wait...it's a better car than the R32..... [/ QUOTE ] Ermmm im sure thats your opinion but many will disagree and some will agree with you. Riz [/ QUOTE ] Maybe it is my own opinion Riz, but it's based on being an ex R32 owner, and also knowing a little bit about cars.....plus I've driven two of the new GTI's to make a valid comparison. go on try one, then tell us what you think.... [/ QUOTE ] Now now regardless of what i think it doesnt matter, i like it but wouldnt take it over my R32, just my opinion. Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattR32 Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 The new GTI can have the best chassis in the World but it's still "wrong wheel drive" and a turbo'd small capacity engine. They don't compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollox Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 You're right, the GTi won't drink like a fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 [ QUOTE ] The new GTI can have the best chassis in the World but it's still "wrong wheel drive" and a turbo'd small capacity engine. They don't compare. [/ QUOTE ] Maybe, but it doesn't hurt to try the mk5 and see what you think Better to base an opinion on your own experience rather than relying on the car mags and dealers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattR32 Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 The car mags have all said it's a great car and I'm sure it is but it's very DIFFERENT to the R32 so comparisons are daft. I'm looking forward to driving one but will not b comparing it to my 4wd big block mini Carrera 4 (according to two journos)... The sort of driving I was doing yesterday would have been very tricky in any FWD car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattR32 Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 ...and even trickier in an X5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 [ QUOTE ] ...and even trickier in an X5 [/ QUOTE ] true..the X5 4.4 just kills the GTI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Happy Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Ah..cheers Fella hic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattR32 Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 ...but not the R. I raced the 4.8is the other day and we were almost perfectly matched on straight line performance. Now THAT is a quick 4x4! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 [ QUOTE ] The car mags have all said it's a great car and I'm sure it is but it's very DIFFERENT to the R32 so comparisons are daft. [/ QUOTE ] "cough - back on topic - cough" It's an easy assumption / comparison to make though. Last MkIV Golf that was fast = R32. First MkV Golf thats fast is the GTi, and it is supposedly that much better than the last GTi's that they are raving & comparing, to the R. But like you say Matt, FWD 2.0ltr turbo vs 3.2ltr V6 <u>A</u>wd doesn't sound like a great starting point. But then the new chassis makes up a lot of the difference between the two cars. Edit by Smudge - Sorry Gareth, Happy Birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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