GTI daily driver?
05-18-2016, 01:24 AM
#46
I have both as well (Burmester in my C4S), and you can or cannot stress all you want but the GTI sounds nearly as good - and I am a speaker nerd. Then again ears are personal. Agree to disagree.
05-18-2016, 03:45 PM
#47
Racer
Yep, got mine in March of 2015. DSG, DCC, with Nav, in Limestone Gray. I've swapped to VWR springs. Looks nice lower, but I don't like the ride as much as OEM. It's a great car, fast, roomy. A really good daily.
05-18-2016, 08:07 PM
#48
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Originally Posted by CSK 911 C4S
I had the MK6 R and it was way worth it over the GTI especially if you like to drive hard. I'm a AWD junkie so I will only probably by AWD cars from now on unless I get suckered in by a classic. A few buddies of mine have MK6 GTI's and they are holding up very well.
If you do go looking for a MK6 R they do have some items to consider...... 1 recall that I know of for a timing belt tensioner and the car has the old Audi TTS engine that uses a cam follower that wears and breaks. Easy to check and replace when showing signs of wear before failure.
If you do go looking for a MK6 R they do have some items to consider...... 1 recall that I know of for a timing belt tensioner and the car has the old Audi TTS engine that uses a cam follower that wears and breaks. Easy to check and replace when showing signs of wear before failure.
And thanks all for the feedback. Honestly, as a DD there are only two cars I'm drawn to: the GTI/R or the Macan. Totally different I know ...
Too bad the R doesn't have an alcantara option!
05-18-2016, 08:15 PM
#50
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Originally Posted by Dewinator
I'm still in shock how many people own a 911, the best daily driving car on the planet, yet choose to drive something else.
05-18-2016, 08:20 PM
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05-19-2016, 06:18 PM
#52
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I hit a little bit of traffic but I know if it's going to rain I won't drive it. Also, living in Florida I don't like the sun beating on my car all day since there is no covered parking at my office. I drive the GTI about 3 or 4 days out of the week and the rest is for the Macan or 911. Meanwhile, 2 out of 3 cars are in the shade all day and out of the elements
05-19-2016, 08:33 PM
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I just picked up a 2016 GTi Autobahn with Performance Package, Fender and sport chassis whatchamacallit. I needed it as a DD in another city that I spend time in. I am blown away at how much I like it. Especially for the price. Its a fun little ride.
05-19-2016, 09:00 PM
#54
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What really surprised me is that I had purchased my GTI about a year before deciding to order a new 991.2 C4S. After test driving the 911 and then jumping in the GTI to drive home, the GTI still felt great. Quite a compliment for a car that costs about the same as the new Porsche will depreciate in the first 12 months.
05-20-2016, 09:14 AM
#55
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I will always have a GTI. Build quality, utility, street light races from every 20 yr old in a Suburu or lowered Honda, high end interior that $50,000 cars envy. nuff said
05-20-2016, 09:51 PM
#57
This thread made me go drive a GTI today, it was a great little car! I got the itch plus the offerings were very good, got 4K off without a sweat. I am tempted by the R though but those appear to go for MSRP, is it worth the extra 8K?
05-20-2016, 10:13 PM
#58
Intermediate
When I bought my 2015 GTI, I was very tempted to get the Golf R, but that was shortly after the R was first introduced and the dealers were getting markups over MSRP which was a non-starter for me. I would advise you to drive a Golf R and you will likely know by the end of the test drive. If you didn't test drive the 6-speed manual transmission, I would highly recommend it.
05-20-2016, 10:59 PM
#59
When I bought my 2015 GTI, I was very tempted to get the Golf R, but that was shortly after the R was first introduced and the dealers were getting markups over MSRP which was a non-starter for me. I would advise you to drive a Golf R and you will likely know by the end of the test drive. If you didn't test drive the 6-speed manual transmission, I would highly recommend it.
I just found the GTI plenty powerful just wonder if the resale on R is that much better and car plenty more fun it maybe worth the extra $$ up front. To be honest GTI is otherwise pretty good for what I would be using it for
05-20-2016, 11:24 PM
#60
Intermediate
Still a few dealers are asking a mark up and most others want sticker. Unfortunately there is not one close to me for test drive or I would do that.
I just found the GTI plenty powerful just wonder if the resale on R is that much better and car plenty more fun it maybe worth the extra $$ up front. To be honest GTI is otherwise pretty good for what I would be using it for
I just found the GTI plenty powerful just wonder if the resale on R is that much better and car plenty more fun it maybe worth the extra $$ up front. To be honest GTI is otherwise pretty good for what I would be using it for