Muppetboy Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 It ends up being a bit daft but offers GTI coverage nonetheless... Linky VW GTI vs Skoda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 How does he pull off that oversteer? been trying to work it out. Is it lifting off through a bend, cause it's quite extreme in that vid (for FWD!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puttling Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 He normally lifts off and gives the handbrake a little nudge! Fine line between getting it right and doing some hedge trimming!! I must add that that reversing sketch was complete and utter nonsense! What the hell is that supposed to prove - That Needle D**K really is a nerd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 5th Gear was also discussed on monday when it was first on. http://www.tyresmoke.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/820470/page/1/fpart/all/vc/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtiveedubber Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 Fifth Gear have already given away a GTI when it was their car of the year last year. They probably didn't want to give another one away. They have given away some nice cars this season already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Fifth Gear have already given away a GTI when it was their car of the year last year. They probably didn't want to give another one away. [/ QUOTE ] exactly, so going around in reverse was the only way a VRS was going to beat it at Anglesy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32North Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Fifth Gear have already given away a GTI when it was their car of the year last year. They probably didn't want to give another one away. [/ QUOTE ] exactly, so going around in reverse was the only way a VRS was going to beat it at Anglesy [/ QUOTE ] Aye, but kind of a silly test as the GTi was always going to win. Better suspension set-up, tighter steering, lighter, more nimble. Not taking anything away from the vRS as its a great car, but the GTi has the edge in almost every way (except load capactity). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_d Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Not taking anything away from the vRS as its a great car, but the GTi has the edge in almost every way (except load capactity). [/ QUOTE ] And price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted May 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_d Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 I actually really like it! If I, perish the thought, had a family then I'd probably have gone for one. But I don't, so it's GTI for Stevie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 I'd (probably) buy one (if the interior is better than the last model). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 [ QUOTE ] (except load capactity). [/ QUOTE ] not really, hatchbacks are much more practical than saloons IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32North Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] (except load capactity). [/ QUOTE ] not really, hatchbacks are much more practical than saloons IMO [/ QUOTE ] Was referring to the estate version......... plus, a TDi Octy vRS will be along late this year / early next, another plus in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] (except load capactity). [/ QUOTE ] not really, hatchbacks are much more practical than saloons IMO [/ QUOTE ] The Octavia is a hatchback. And from that pic, what makes it any less ugly than a GTI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossG Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I'd (probably) buy one (if the interior is better than the last model). [/ QUOTE ] Oh it is... IMO it's a lovely place to be. And I'm another one who is interested in the TDi Octy vRS! I was treated like royalty by my Skoda dealer when I had the Furb, and I'm kind of missing that with my 3 year old Golf!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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