cross post! what should i buy gti or a 996
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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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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.
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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
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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. ![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
That said, the new GTI is damn fun!
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That said, the new GTI is damn fun!
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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.
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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."
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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.