FWD Friday: My next car edition

"WhiskeyGolf" (whiskeygolf) 10/04/2013 at 15:06 • Filed to: None

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I'm pretty sure that despite the competition (Focus ST, I'm looking at you), this will be my next car. The only question that remains is: 2 door or 4?

ddavidn > WhiskeyGolf 10/04/2013 at 15:09

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That's a tough choice, how did you decide this over the ST? Just curious. I'd go two door unless you load people in the back all the time.

WhiskeyGolf > ddavidn 10/04/2013 at 15:20

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Well to be honest, I've been caught up in the reviews and feedback and haven't actually driven either yet. I plan on doing lots of test driving in the spring, but even still, I think I value the fit/finish, comfort and overall quality that the GTI offers over the power of the ST. That test drive might change my mind, though!

wilsel > WhiskeyGolf 10/04/2013 at 15:23

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I'd suggest the 4 door. This coming from a guy who's tired of squeezing in/out of my long coupe doors everytime someone parks next to me.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > WhiskeyGolf 10/04/2013 at 15:39

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I would suggest driving both before forming any more opinion.

All the reviews I've read talk about how great fun the ST is, while the VW is a more reserved and bland drive, then choose the VW anyway for no discernible reason.

Drive both, then decide. Both are good cars, but I feel like VW gets the votes out of spite for American cars or something.

VW Fan Boy > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 10/04/2013 at 16:09

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Not that I'm a VW fanboy or anything like that....Sarcasm in 3,2,1...

However I can tell you the MK7 GTI will be a much different animal than the MK6 GTI. And in a recent comparison done by Motor Trend in Europe of both cars, they did say the Focus ST was a trip to drive but the GTI was THE all around'er. And the MK7 has the ST in performance...

Or you could just join the MK6 Golf R club with me...we're a small but 'distinguished' crowd

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > VW Fan Boy 10/04/2013 at 16:12

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Sorry, bit of a Ford fanboy, so probably won't be joining VW anytime soon.

At least, not until my wife can sell her car and buy a Tiguan. She likes them. I will have her try the Escape as well.

And, I'm all for better hot-hatches. So if the ST being so good has made VW step up their game, then we all win.

The Real Dacia Sandero > WhiskeyGolf 10/04/2013 at 16:13

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As for the power difference, VW tunes their cars extremely conservatively. APR will have a tune that will do 300hp with an intake and maybe down pipe. The current GTI will do 250 with just a tune.

The Real Dacia Sandero > The Real Dacia Sandero 10/04/2013 at 16:13

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Although, seeing your name and avatar, you probably already know that...

ddavidn > WhiskeyGolf 10/04/2013 at 16:14

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Test driving will definitely be the base for your decision. I really really want a VW, but I'd actually get an ST first. It just feels more fun. My focus was a blast, and it was just a 2000 SE.

VW Fan Boy > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 10/04/2013 at 16:17

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I can concur indubitably with this statement good sir.

My wife has a Tiguan. It was a fantastic little crossover until we had a baby now we need more room. It really is a GTI with more room and ground clearance.

We'll probably be moving away from VW unless that CrossBlue Concept makes it to production within a year and a half (doubtful). So we may be jumping over to your side with an Explorer Limited. I like the 3rd row seats and I love the price lol. Toureg is out of the question because it does not lease well...if not that would be the next choice.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > VW Fan Boy 10/04/2013 at 16:19

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One of my dream vehicles is the first gen v10-diesel Tuareg.

I know it's got utterly appalling gas mileage. Because Torque.

the__man > WhiskeyGolf 10/04/2013 at 16:40

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As an owner of a 4Door GTI, I'd say to get the 4 door having 2 extra doors make it more functional and a easier loading option when you want to expand the small trunk.

and on the note of the tune guy, I have an APR stage 2 tune and it makes right about 300 with the other mods that I have. Makes a very fun car.

J. Walter Weatherman > WhiskeyGolf 10/04/2013 at 16:53

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I would go 4-door, because of the added convenience, and no real downside. Both cars are the same size, literally the only difference is the number of doors. On the 2-door, they just stretch the front doors out longer, to make the car look more in proportion. Plus, I think that the 4-door ones just look better, but that is purely a personal preference.