New GTi's... anyone know what they run?
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New GTi's... anyone know what they run?
Car & Driver has it rated at 15.2 in the quarter, which seems a bit low to me for a blown 2.0 pushing 200hp in a hatch, but I don't know VW's. It struck me as odd that it weighs in at 3000lbs. Seems a bit heavy for an import compact.
Has anyone test driven one, or have any idea what they run outside the test track?
Has anyone test driven one, or have any idea what they run outside the test track?
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VW puts a large amount of high density sound deddening (sp?) in their interiors, not to mention the quality of the internal layout. I'd say its all good for another 200lbs of dead weight. Maybe more.
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a buddy of mine is now serious about getting one as he was very impressed after the test drive...and if i know him as well as i think, he'll be driving it like a rental at the track this sesason.
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Little pricey for a small car. Especially one that requires special training to work on.
I think japanese imports are superior, in my .02 cents. Especially Lexus.
I think japanese imports are superior, in my .02 cents. Especially Lexus.
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My friend is getting either an 01 or 03. Nice cars, though they really aren't as fast as you would think.
He says the GTi is available with a turbo 2.0 or a N/A 2.8 V6... I'm not so sure about the V6, is that true? I know the VR6 Jetta is a 2.8, but in a GTi?
He says the GTi is available with a turbo 2.0 or a N/A 2.8 V6... I'm not so sure about the V6, is that true? I know the VR6 Jetta is a 2.8, but in a GTi?
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If your going to drop so much money into a new car. go all the way.
Get the R32 "golfball"
That sucker runs a low 14 second. stock
Get the R32 "golfball"
That sucker runs a low 14 second. stock
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Originally posted by aaron7
He says the GTi is available with a turbo 2.0 or a N/A 2.8 V6... I'm not so sure about the V6, is that true? I know the VR6 Jetta is a 2.8, but in a GTi?
He says the GTi is available with a turbo 2.0 or a N/A 2.8 V6... I'm not so sure about the V6, is that true? I know the VR6 Jetta is a 2.8, but in a GTi?
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Originally posted by mrpopo573
If your going to drop so much money into a new car. go all the way.
Get the R32 "golfball"
That sucker runs a low 14 second. stock
If your going to drop so much money into a new car. go all the way.
Get the R32 "golfball"
That sucker runs a low 14 second. stock
i personally love the R32, best vw all round in my oppinion, they are awd with the vr6 3.0L i think it is and a 6 speed, great motors, especially after u throw a turbo into the mess
My votes for the R32! lol
Last edited by gp423; Feb 22, 2006 at 05:55 PM.
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