Considering Golf R to replace C4S as DD
08-09-2016, 10:37 PM
#31
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I disagree. I find the STi to be very immature, Golf R is a much more grown up car. If you want full adult get an S3
08-09-2016, 10:42 PM
#32
Nordschleife Master
08-09-2016, 10:56 PM
#33
Drifting
08-09-2016, 10:57 PM
#34
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08-10-2016, 09:52 AM
#36
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I honestly don't get it. The point of the thread is to have a conversation among, what I assumed were, car enthusiasts. I like lots of cars and I've owned lots of different kinds of cars (event a Dodge Challenger SRT-8 for two months...don't ask)...
If someone can't concede that a Mini or a GTi or a Golf R is a fun car and enjoyable to drive / own then IMHO they are only concerned about image and play into the stereotypical douche-nozzle that buys a performance car.
To me it's all about engineering and design. Heck, I was admiring what a handsome and apparently well made car the Kia Rondo is while I was sitting in the C4 in traffic this morning.
If someone can't concede that a Mini or a GTi or a Golf R is a fun car and enjoyable to drive / own then IMHO they are only concerned about image and play into the stereotypical douche-nozzle that buys a performance car.
To me it's all about engineering and design. Heck, I was admiring what a handsome and apparently well made car the Kia Rondo is while I was sitting in the C4 in traffic this morning.
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08-10-2016, 10:38 AM
#38
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08-10-2016, 10:45 AM
#39
+1, beautiful thing about cars, is the variety
Just, never buy a Kia or Hyundai, they literally have no soul or pleasure driving...
Just, never buy a Kia or Hyundai, they literally have no soul or pleasure driving...
I honestly don't get it. The point of the thread is to have a conversation among, what I assumed were, car enthusiasts. I like lots of cars and I've owned lots of different kinds of cars (event a Dodge Challenger SRT-8 for two months...don't ask)...
If someone can't concede that a Mini or a GTi or a Golf R is a fun car and enjoyable to drive / own then IMHO they are only concerned about image and play into the stereotypical douche-nozzle that buys a performance car.
To me it's all about engineering and design. Heck, I was admiring what a handsome and apparently well made car the Kia Rondo is while I was sitting in the C4 in traffic this morning.
If someone can't concede that a Mini or a GTi or a Golf R is a fun car and enjoyable to drive / own then IMHO they are only concerned about image and play into the stereotypical douche-nozzle that buys a performance car.
To me it's all about engineering and design. Heck, I was admiring what a handsome and apparently well made car the Kia Rondo is while I was sitting in the C4 in traffic this morning.
08-10-2016, 10:47 AM
#40
Hopefully you can get the Golf R with regular seats not those buckets that you can hardly get outta.
I'd go with the GTI probably a bit more comfy than the R and still pretty quick.
But if you are definitely looking at the R, drive the Sub or Ford first
I'd go with the GTI probably a bit more comfy than the R and still pretty quick.
But if you are definitely looking at the R, drive the Sub or Ford first
08-10-2016, 12:32 PM
#41
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That said...might just go for the cheapest GTi as a DD beater.
The Subaru doesn't work for me...just never liked the feel of them. The Ford is too aggressive styling-wise for me...as a DD at least.
There are days where leasing a Silverado for $450 a month seems like an awesome play! ;-)
08-10-2016, 12:48 PM
#42
Drifting
I honestly don't get it. The point of the thread is to have a conversation among, what I assumed were, car enthusiasts. I like lots of cars and I've owned lots of different kinds of cars (event a Dodge Challenger SRT-8 for two months...don't ask)...
If someone can't concede that a Mini or a GTi or a Golf R is a fun car and enjoyable to drive / own then IMHO they are only concerned about image and play into the stereotypical douche-nozzle that buys a performance car.
If someone can't concede that a Mini or a GTi or a Golf R is a fun car and enjoyable to drive / own then IMHO they are only concerned about image and play into the stereotypical douche-nozzle that buys a performance car.
Back to the point, for me the Golf R to me is hard to argue with... not sure there is another car that offers the performance + features + build quality + fun to drive elements at that price point. If anyone else can point out another 300hp AWD hatchback (also German made and with dual clutch transmission) for $40k I'm all ears.
As for ride comfort, based on back to back test drives we found the Golf R in comfort mode (adaptive dampers) rode even nicer than the regular GTI. Love that it gets far more aggressive via a few presses of the mode button. Much more noticeable swing from Comfort to Sport to Race than my 991.
08-10-2016, 12:50 PM
#43
Three Wheelin'
I had a 991 C4S for a year as a DD. Fantastic car, loved it.
But I decided that a two car solution was better, so I got. Golf R(Mark 6) and a GT3.
I drove the R for 70 000kms and 2 years. I sold it recently for a Cayenne Diesel.
The R is nearly a perfect DD. It's a fantastic car. It's fun, practical, and something you don't obsess over. I would not hesitate to DD one. It will be far more comfortable then a 997 C4S IMO. But not sure if give up a Pcar for it, unless I could have have the R plus a fun weekend/track car.
Also, I found the maintenance cost at the dealer for it to be very high and most VW dealers are poor. I went to three dealers.
Good luck.
But I decided that a two car solution was better, so I got. Golf R(Mark 6) and a GT3.
I drove the R for 70 000kms and 2 years. I sold it recently for a Cayenne Diesel.
The R is nearly a perfect DD. It's a fantastic car. It's fun, practical, and something you don't obsess over. I would not hesitate to DD one. It will be far more comfortable then a 997 C4S IMO. But not sure if give up a Pcar for it, unless I could have have the R plus a fun weekend/track car.
Also, I found the maintenance cost at the dealer for it to be very high and most VW dealers are poor. I went to three dealers.
Good luck.
08-10-2016, 01:20 PM
#45
Drifting
[QUOTE=Vise;13517206]100% agreed. I spend far more of my time in the general 991 forum since the Canada forum seems to be full of this knuckle dragging nonsense. Whatever.
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Well with Noble "on vacation" some must feel the need to fill in the void.....
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Well with Noble "on vacation" some must feel the need to fill in the void.....