Chins Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 I'd go with RWD as well, but my unTiff like skills are not suited to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 ....Sounds like a BMW might be more suitable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byron13 Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 [ QUOTE ] At the end of the day though, the GTI is a good looking modern Mk5 and the R32 is a dumpy lump of Mk4. Once the new one arrives then we can compare [/ QUOTE ] You are having a laugh !! MK V good looking - NO - Modern Yes - in the same way a Toyota is good looking ......... Get over it mate the R32 was a niche car, the GTI is a mass run Golf with GTI stickers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 [ QUOTE ] You are having a laugh !! MK V good looking - NO - Modern Yes - in the same way a Toyota is good looking ......... Get over it mate the R32 was a niche car, the GTI is a mass run Golf with GTI stickers. [/ QUOTE ] ....Tut tut! The R32 and Mk5 GTI are BOTH great looking cars - in different ways. But, whatever floats yer boat.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byron13 Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Sorry RedRobin just balancing out opinion - in response to the "Dumpy Lumpy" quote. Check out the relative weights of both cars and take into account which one has 4wd !! Got to keep you GTI folks honest!! Seriously I have had almost all variants of GTI so do love them all, just love banter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aswall Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 I was referring to the looks of the Mk4 rather than the weight. Makes an A3 look quite good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byron13 Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 AND - whilst I ame here. [ QUOTE ] Using Volkswagen Drivers Tests R32 0-60 6.9 0-80 11.3 50-70 in 3rd 3.7 GTI 0-60 6.0 0-80 10.7 50-70 in 3rd 3.3 The R32 is slower in all increments. Jonathan [/ QUOTE ] Never seen these results but seems a bit against the flow. GTI is quoted around 6.9 (100kmh) and if I recall the R32 was quoted 6.4 (100kmh) Interesting that VW Driver managed to reverse these both by about 15% !! Me thinks a typo here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byron13 Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Aswall - have to admit the A3 was a better looking car and the S3 was a cracker but still think the R32 turned the ugly duckling into a swan!! I am old so things take time to grow on me. Each earlier model golf was better looking in my eyes for at least a year before I moved on to the next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 [impartial mode] R32 is the best looking golf IMO .... and it sounds the best by far! [/end] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 This is evo's figures for the 2 cars: Golf Gti 0-60 6.7 0-100 17.9 R32 0-60 6.4 0-100 16.3 Got to say though, very poor figures for the R32. AmD told me the other day one of their cars with a stage to hit a 5.2 seconds to 60, and I have heard of people dipping in to the 13's for the 1/4 mile. Both fantastic cars though, the looks of the Gti are growing on me more and more evertime I see it. Now I actually like it quite alot, it needs the 18's though. And in black or red please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 [non-impartial mode] R32 is the better looking out of the R32 and Mk5 GTI [/non-impartial mode] ...until the Mk5 R32 comes along - then we'll have to see. Still like them both, so bollox! --------------------- Totally impartial Mk4 R32 owner... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Got to say though, very poor figures for the R32. AmD told me the other day one of their cars with a stage to hit a 5.2 seconds to 60, and I have heard of people dipping in to the 13's for the 1/4 mile. [/ QUOTE ] But you're not comparing like for like. Modified versus unmodified. My R32 ST4 hits 60 in 5.3 (will try for the extra 10th next time I'm stupid enough to rig it up to a timer...), but then so would a Mk5 GTI if you'd spend the best part of £3.5K on the engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aswall Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Aswall - have to admit the A3 was a better looking car and the S3 was a cracker [/ QUOTE ] Oops, was being sarcastic, the Golf IV is a bit of a pig in a wig but the A3 is one of the ugliest cars around IMHO Just as well we all have different tastes I'm old as well (41) and the Mk5 GTI is the first hatchback, let alone Golf, that I've thought was worth getting. If the style keeps evolving, the GTI Mk7 will be a cracker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byron13 Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Aswall - fellow oldster. I specifically mean the last A3 (S3 vintage)I thought that was nice but never tempted then as I was VW to the core. Yes just as well we all have diff tastes. I am slow to embrace new things when I like the old. I got the B6 Audi A4 rather than the B7 as I can't get on with the lights or grill on the newew one!! Having said that I will change my mind if a B7 RS4 comes my way in December!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aswall Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 I'm with you on the A4. The original is a classic design and the new one looks like it's been twiddled with just for the sake of it. S4 and RS4 are just stupendously good cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I'm old as well (41) [/ QUOTE ] That's positively ancient..! OK, so I'm 38 this year Always been a fan and owner of VWs and Audis. In VW mode for now because Audi wouldn't confirm whether they were making the RS3 Once you start modifying a Mk4 R32 it makes it hard to switch to a Mk5, whether it's a GTI or otherwise. Anniversary GTI 240 bhp turbo with 4Motion would seriously tempt me because it would be straight down to AmD for a remap and 300+ bhp. The Mk5 R32 at 250 bhp (allegedly) doesn't do it for me for now. Until I drive one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aswall Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Yup I'm a genuine antique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chins Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Guess youve got to be 35+ to post on this thread. Jonathan 39 years 6 months and 7 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Guess youve got to be 35+ to post on this thread. [/ QUOTE ] And under 40, but I think Aswall's got a day pass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Chav....I've just got to congrat and thank you for such a greatly entertaining avatar and A4 blurb.... ....One of the very best I've seen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Hey all you guys!! Eat my tyre smoke!! Try beating this one for age....58!! I don't mind growing old as long as I don't have to grow up!! Robin aka RedRobin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aswall Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Damn, outdragged in the age contest as well I have got a day pass but I'm off back in the bus now to get back for my cocoa Nurse, my pants need changing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriswastle Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Well you have all made my day, great avatar Chav, i feel very young now !!! im off down the night club........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Guess youve got to be 35+ to post on this thread. [/ QUOTE ] And under 40, but I think Aswall's got a day pass... [/ QUOTE ] Looks like I am banned now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 Back on the versus R32 subject....Perhaps it was the VagTech Turbo 400bhp 0-60 4.5 secs 170mph R32 which the original poster took on!! You'll never know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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