Waldorf's Volkswagen (Hyundai/Kia FTW!) Golf GTI Thread
06-27-2008, 11:06 AM
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I never understood why people would buy this car. Honestly, do you like the design? Its Boxy, and ugly. I respect the performance, but the design is so Ugly.
Just imagine if this car was from KIA. Everyone would say this car is ugly then.....
So my question to the OP is, do you really like the design, or did you buy from the performance standpoint? Thanks..
Just imagine if this car was from KIA. Everyone would say this car is ugly then.....
So my question to the OP is, do you really like the design, or did you buy from the performance standpoint? Thanks..
06-27-2008, 11:09 AM
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Chip that thing. I have a GIAC flash on my TT 2.0T DSG, 245hp/285lbft of torque is money on an otherwise stock car. If you don't modulate the throttle right you can spin the tires through the TOP of second.
Only thing is you may have the new TSI engine which tuners haven't cracked yet but have been showing up randomly on lots for the last few months. The TSI has a proper airbox while the older TFSI (BPY) has the air filter integrated into the engine cover.
Only thing is you may have the new TSI engine which tuners haven't cracked yet but have been showing up randomly on lots for the last few months. The TSI has a proper airbox while the older TFSI (BPY) has the air filter integrated into the engine cover.
06-27-2008, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
Thanks peeps.
Why the GTI? Why not?
Seriously now. I loved the MINI...still do.
I needed a little more room than what the MINI had in terms of cargo etc.
I wanted something similar (not a Clubman) and the GTI has been "calling to me" for while.
So, took it for a spin.....loved the 2.0T....power in any gear...anywhere.
Damn I love those plaid seats. They look even better in person. :wink:
Why DSG? I'm a manual guy....loved the manual in the cooper...hated the CL-S slush box......so when I went for a testdrive a while back, I drove a DSG....and let me just say it is even better than I imagined! For lack of a better term, the DSG sold itself on me. The shifts are instant!
I was however lookin at an A4....almost pulled the trigger recently on one.
...but I had to drive the GTI to compare it against the A4...to see if the A4 was what I wanted. Turns I liked the GTI better...no slight to the A4, but I felt the GTI was closer in the handling department to the MINI than the A4.
Did I launch control yet? Yes and No......not on my car, but I did on the test drive of another
Why the GTI? Why not?
Seriously now. I loved the MINI...still do.
I needed a little more room than what the MINI had in terms of cargo etc.
I wanted something similar (not a Clubman) and the GTI has been "calling to me" for while.
So, took it for a spin.....loved the 2.0T....power in any gear...anywhere.
Damn I love those plaid seats. They look even better in person. :wink:
Why DSG? I'm a manual guy....loved the manual in the cooper...hated the CL-S slush box......so when I went for a testdrive a while back, I drove a DSG....and let me just say it is even better than I imagined! For lack of a better term, the DSG sold itself on me. The shifts are instant!
I was however lookin at an A4....almost pulled the trigger recently on one.
...but I had to drive the GTI to compare it against the A4...to see if the A4 was what I wanted. Turns I liked the GTI better...no slight to the A4, but I felt the GTI was closer in the handling department to the MINI than the A4.
Did I launch control yet? Yes and No......not on my car, but I did on the test drive of another
I'm curious to know how much less does the GTI weigh compared to the A4?
I can't wait to hear how your car is after it's broken in. I'm waiting for mine to be broken in as well, but I'm slowly bring it up, driving it a little faster and faster on the freeway from when I first got it. I'm at about 600 miles on the odometer now, still got a ways to go to break it in. How many miles are you gonna wait till you have fun with it?
06-27-2008, 11:28 AM
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Personally, I think Waldorf should've bought an NSX. 
06-27-2008, 11:28 AM
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Or an Aston Martin.
06-27-2008, 11:28 AM
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Or a Pagani Zonda.
06-27-2008, 11:29 AM
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Or a Koenigsegg CCX.
06-27-2008, 11:29 AM
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Or a Lamborghini Reventon.
06-27-2008, 11:29 AM
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Oh snap...I'm at 47K. 
06-27-2008, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by dom
Yummy, WTF?
06-27-2008, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by msl82
I never understood why people would buy this car. Honestly, do you like the design? Its Boxy, and ugly. I respect the performance, but the design is so Ugly.
Just imagine if this car was from KIA. Everyone would say this car is ugly then.....
So my question to the OP is, do you really like the design, or did you buy from the performance standpoint? Thanks..
Just imagine if this car was from KIA. Everyone would say this car is ugly then.....
So my question to the OP is, do you really like the design, or did you buy from the performance standpoint? Thanks..
It's Boxy and UGLY. Contrary to what you think, I think the performance SUCKS!
German cars are the worst!!!!!!
Long live the Korean MFG.
06-27-2008, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
The proportions of the GTI are closer to the Mini than they are to the A4 IMO. That is probably why you liked the feel of the GTI more than the A4 in the area of handling. Without doing some minor modifications to the A4's suspension, i think the GTI in stock form will always outhandle the A4 sedan or avant.
I'm curious to know how much less does the GTI weigh compared to the A4?
I can't wait to hear how your car is after it's broken in. I'm waiting for mine to be broken in as well, but I'm slowly bring it up, driving it a little faster and faster on the freeway from when I first got it. I'm at about 600 miles on the odometer now, still got a ways to go to break it in. How many miles are you gonna wait till you have fun with it?
I'm curious to know how much less does the GTI weigh compared to the A4?
I can't wait to hear how your car is after it's broken in. I'm waiting for mine to be broken in as well, but I'm slowly bring it up, driving it a little faster and faster on the freeway from when I first got it. I'm at about 600 miles on the odometer now, still got a ways to go to break it in. How many miles are you gonna wait till you have fun with it?
I'm at 20 mi now 
06-27-2008, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
You are right. I hate this car. I bought it because I HATE it with all my being.
It's Boxy and UGLY. Contrary to what you think, I think the performance SUCKS!
German cars are the worst!!!!!!
Long live the Korean MFG.
It's Boxy and UGLY. Contrary to what you think, I think the performance SUCKS!
German cars are the worst!!!!!!
Long live the Korean MFG.
06-27-2008, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
You are right. I hate this car. I bought it because I HATE it with all my being.
It's Boxy and UGLY. Contrary to what you think, I think the performance SUCKS!
German cars are the worst!!!!!!
Long live the Korean MFG.
It's Boxy and UGLY. Contrary to what you think, I think the performance SUCKS!
German cars are the worst!!!!!!
Long live the Korean MFG.
06-27-2008, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by msl82
I never understood why people would buy this car. Honestly, do you like the design? Its Boxy, and ugly. I respect the performance, but the design is so Ugly.
Just imagine if this car was from KIA. Everyone would say this car is ugly then.....
So my question to the OP is, do you really like the design, or did you buy from the performance standpoint? Thanks..
Just imagine if this car was from KIA. Everyone would say this car is ugly then.....
So my question to the OP is, do you really like the design, or did you buy from the performance standpoint? Thanks..
06-27-2008, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
You are right. I hate this car. I bought it because I HATE it with all my being.
It's Boxy and UGLY. Contrary to what you think, I think the performance SUCKS!
German cars are the worst!!!!!!
Long live the Korean MFG.
It's Boxy and UGLY. Contrary to what you think, I think the performance SUCKS!
German cars are the worst!!!!!!
Long live the Korean MFG.
LOL, fair enough. Have fun with your car
06-27-2008, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by stangg172004
boxy? are you kidding? its bubbly if anything. And i love the look, understated aggressiveness...
Yea, actually your right. They're Bubbly.............................like a chick car. lol
The more i look at it, the more "cute" overall shape of the car is
06-27-2008, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by msl82
Yea, actually your right. They're Bubbly.............................like a chick car. lol
The more i look at it, the more "cute" overall shape of the car is
The more i look at it, the more "cute" overall shape of the car is
06-27-2008, 02:12 PM
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Was a passenger in this car many of times while I was working in Vancouver...fantastic car. Verrry zippy in the city...
06-27-2008, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Will Y.
:ibyummydemotionforpostwhoring:
...like usual...
06-27-2008, 02:27 PM
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We just change his avatar when he gets out of hand... by "we", I mean Jonesi
06-27-2008, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
1,500 mi I'm at 20 mi now
I'm at 20 mi now I haven't driven my Avant much yet, but because I've driven it to work a few times and had to pick up my Mom from LAX, that got me up there quick otherwise I'd still probably be around 300 now since all the other times I've taken it were for short trips around town.
It's a car, it's meant to be driven, I'm not gonna baby it too much. Let the modding begin!
06-27-2008, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by stangg172004
boxy? are you kidding? its bubbly if anything. And i love the look, understated aggressiveness...
Now if you said volvo was boxy I'd agree, although they have gotten better about that over the years.
06-27-2008, 02:37 PM
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Nice car dude...I have a 2006 united grey, dsg w/huffs. I love the car, had it since April 06. The only thing I'd do different next time would be get the leather seats. Congrats and enjoy.
06-27-2008, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
moog, did you consider the A3 too if you thought about the A4?
06-27-2008, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
moog, did you consider the A3 too if you thought about the A4?
06-27-2008, 03:58 PM
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does it smell like a crayola on the inside? i have a few friends with vw's and they all smell like a box of crayons...its very strange.
the GTI with DSG is a very sweet ride...especially with those wheels. congrats!
the GTI with DSG is a very sweet ride...especially with those wheels. congrats!
06-27-2008, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by cltypeSLOW
does it smell like a crayola on the inside? i have a few friends with vw's and they all smell like a box of crayons...its very strange.
the GTI with DSG is a very sweet ride...especially with those wheels. congrats!
the GTI with DSG is a very sweet ride...especially with those wheels. congrats!
What fragrance would you like sir: Vanilla, Pine, New Car, Crayola?
No, it does not smell like a box of crayons.
It smells like your typical "new car" smell (of toxic chemical compounds that will give you cancer)
06-27-2008, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperTrooper169
Oooohhh, I forgot about the A3. I don't know what it is about those but every time I see one on the road I nearly shiiit my pants. Love the design.
