cross post! what should i buy gti or a 996
11-30-2010, 01:27 AM
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cross post! what should i buy gti or a 996
my girlfriend showed this to me (she has a mk6 golf) thought u guys might want to take a look lol
http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11496
I WILL POST THIS HERE NOW AS PPL ARE NOT READING- THIS IS NEITHER ABOUT ME OR MY GF, JUST A THREAD SHE SPOTTED ON HER MK6 FORUM. FOR FUTHER CLARITY, I HAVE A 1999 911, SHE HAS A 2010 VW GOLF.
http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11496
I WILL POST THIS HERE NOW AS PPL ARE NOT READING- THIS IS NEITHER ABOUT ME OR MY GF, JUST A THREAD SHE SPOTTED ON HER MK6 FORUM. FOR FUTHER CLARITY, I HAVE A 1999 911, SHE HAS A 2010 VW GOLF.
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11-30-2010, 09:39 AM
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From that forum:
"Honestly, the GTI will be more fun to drive. I've owned a 2001 911 C4, and while it was totally baller and smooth, and a nice car, it was not as engaging or as nimble as the GTI. You will need a Carrera S/4S or Turbo for something more."
WTF? This is crazy talk.
"Honestly, the GTI will be more fun to drive. I've owned a 2001 911 C4, and while it was totally baller and smooth, and a nice car, it was not as engaging or as nimble as the GTI. You will need a Carrera S/4S or Turbo for something more."
WTF? This is crazy talk.
11-30-2010, 09:50 AM
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have to drive the GTi I guess, one of my fav VW's - Have not driven a new one, but being in my "new car" I can see what that peorson is saying - just saying
and agree, who care... pics of the girlfriend please
and agree, who care... pics of the girlfriend please
11-30-2010, 09:54 AM
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Always loved GTI's, Owned a Mk 1 and a MkII 16v amoung other VW's ... but 996 and GTI are apples and oranges so that is one dopey comparison. 
That said, the new GTI is damn fun!
That said, the new GTI is damn fun!
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11-30-2010, 10:25 AM
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I agree you can not compare a GTI to a 911, even an older 911. I'd rather have my 996 than any GTI. But the cost of the 996 I believe is your issue. If money is an issue go with the GTI. Operating costs and repairs should be much cheaper.
11-30-2010, 11:40 AM
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ummm.... yeah R32 is the ticket. the dsg even.... +1 gf pics.
I like this comment:
"911. F reason. Do the crazy **** while you're young and can get away with it. Also, poon factor."
I like this comment:
"911. F reason. Do the crazy **** while you're young and can get away with it. Also, poon factor."
11-30-2010, 12:28 PM
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The GTI is a great commuter/daily driver. It is also great fun on a twisty road. I've owned several of them, going back to an 84 Mk.1.
The 911, on the other hand, is a very serious sports car capable of speeds well in excess of 150 mph and of being competitive on a racetrack right out of the box. Brand new, a 911 costs more than 3 GTIs.
There are really no points of comparison between the two other than the superflous; number of wheels, presence of an internal combustion engine, existence on the Planet Earth, etc.
Now, if the question is whether to buy a new or nearly new GTI or a 996 to use as a primary car, for most people the answer is pretty simple - get the GTI.
The 911, on the other hand, is a very serious sports car capable of speeds well in excess of 150 mph and of being competitive on a racetrack right out of the box. Brand new, a 911 costs more than 3 GTIs.
There are really no points of comparison between the two other than the superflous; number of wheels, presence of an internal combustion engine, existence on the Planet Earth, etc.
Now, if the question is whether to buy a new or nearly new GTI or a 996 to use as a primary car, for most people the answer is pretty simple - get the GTI.