Imagine that VW actually made a 250 HP, AWD Polo R

"JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7" (jayzayeighty) 01/22/2014 at 19:46 • Filed to: bad scenario

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and then told us that there won't be a third pedal available.

Blondude > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 01/22/2014 at 19:48

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GhostZ > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 01/22/2014 at 19:48

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Do they still use Haldex-based AWD systems in the R models?

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 01/22/2014 at 19:50

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I wouldn't mind

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > GhostZ 01/22/2014 at 19:51

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I believe it's employed in the current Golf R.

Saracen > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 01/22/2014 at 19:52

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But before that everyone will bitch that it's overpriced and just go buy a WRXSTIEVOFOCUSST instead.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 01/22/2014 at 19:52

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A tiny, overpowered AWD hatch with only a DSG available? It would eat away at me every day.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Saracen 01/22/2014 at 19:53

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I forgot that step. Let's go elsewhere with our pitchforks.

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 01/22/2014 at 20:05

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no it wouldn't....... have you lived with DSG?

Brian Silvestro > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 01/22/2014 at 20:05

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What if they did make it with the manual but didn't sell it in America? That would eat away at me everyday. Like some other things...

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 01/22/2014 at 20:08

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because WRC drivers need 3 pedals anyway..

Saracen > GhostZ 01/22/2014 at 20:11

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Unless you're buying it for hardcore offroad rally racing, Haldex works perfectly fine.

oldirtybootz > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 01/22/2014 at 20:13

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It will never be the same as having a third pedal.

oldirtybootz > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 01/22/2014 at 20:16

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A repeat of the Mk5 R32?

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > oldirtybootz 01/22/2014 at 20:57

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decisions made on hearsay.... ah, yes....very smart they are

Stupidru > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 01/22/2014 at 21:08

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I've heard so many people say this, but... it's still an automatic. Seriously, what is so special about a DSG?

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > Stupidru 01/22/2014 at 21:18

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Stupidru > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 01/22/2014 at 21:20

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Awesome video but what does that have to do with DSG vs Manual?

KirkyV > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 01/22/2014 at 21:30

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It'd hardly be surprising. One of the Polo GTI's biggest flaws - as has been reflected in its fairly poor sales figures and lukewarm reception from journos - is its lack of a manual option.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 01/22/2014 at 21:35

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No, but I have driven a DSG R32 and a manual GTI of the same generation, and I found that the DSG was quite a detriment to the driving experience. I also have driven my dad's automatic NC Miata with paddle shifters, finding it a bit boring.

oldirtybootz > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 01/22/2014 at 21:38

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Some of us don't care if the car is faster with a dual clutch. We just want to shift it ourselves all the time with a stick and third pedal.