![]() 12/10/2016 at 01:53 • Filed to: don't worry it's not like it will ever happen | ![]() | ![]() |
A 3-door Golf GTI would be a tempting offer. Manual, plaid seats (PLAID!), what more could a man want?
I suppose I wouldn’t like paying for premium fuel, the price tag, and perhaps some of the maintenance. But I’m sure it would be a hoot.
![]() 12/10/2016 at 02:12 |
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You sold me at Plaid. I love how VW still has it and hope they always will. Fuel? Meh. It’s worth it if you drive what you like. What’s that saying? Fast, reliable or cheap?
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I-tegra
N-umeriously
T-he
E-xponetially
G-rowing
R-ight
A-nswer
You know you want it!
Together we could rule the PNW!!!
![]() 12/10/2016 at 02:26 |
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I commend this response
![]() 12/10/2016 at 02:43 |
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I came very close to buying a newish Mark 4 GTI long ago, then came very close to buying a Mark 6 when they debuted... I’ve since gotten over my horrible addiction to Volkswagens and cars with monthly payments.
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The only problem is GTIs aren’t fast. They are cheap used though.
![]() 12/10/2016 at 03:30 |
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“Fast” is a relative term.
I’m used to (and prefer) cars that were built when 225hp from a 5.0 in a 3200lb car was a Hallelujah moment.
![]() 12/10/2016 at 07:34 |
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They are very fun cars. I have a mk7 GTI and it’s a solid car. Can get 40 mpg on the highway when cruising but can be a hoot to drive when you feel like it. I have an S so plaid (win) with the performance and lighting package. Besides my E30 it has provided the most fun out of any vehicle I have owned.
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What would be your preferred fast car then?
![]() 12/10/2016 at 08:54 |
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Agreed. I just pay the monthly repair bills now.
![]() 12/10/2016 at 08:55 |
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I used to own a Mk2 (stolen, never recovered) and the yearning for another one never stops. It would need different wheels, however. I don’t think I’ve liked any of the GTI wheels in a decade.
![]() 12/10/2016 at 09:13 |
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Well in the plus side this is the last year for them so won’t have to worry about being tempted by a brand new one. From 2017 on it is 5-door only.
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I don’t have one preferred fast car, but I wouldn’t consider a GTI a fast car. I do like GTIs, and was considering buy one a year or so ago. The GTI is a zippy car, get it up to 300 hp if you want a quick car, but you need at least 4-500 hp in a 3k lb car for it to be fast.
![]() 12/10/2016 at 10:52 |
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Do it!!
To quote a Twitter post, “financial stability is overrated” lol
![]() 12/10/2016 at 11:10 |
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You could buy multiple Tercels a year for what it would cost to keep it on the road ... but PLAID!
![]() 12/10/2016 at 11:12 |
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I know I’ve said this before, but the first manufacturer to grow the balls to sell a new full size truck, with two plaid bench seats gets my money.
![]() 12/10/2016 at 11:17 |
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A hoot for sure, and if you do as little as breathe on these engines horsepower levels can get to ridiculous levels.
![]() 12/10/2016 at 13:37 |
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My first car was a slushbox Integra
![]() 12/11/2016 at 00:14 |
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When are you taking it to APR for a software tune?
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Don’t have any plans of doing an Apr tune. Warranty is still intact and I don’t plan on voiding that just yet. Might do a jb1 though.
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From what I’ve seen, there are VW dealerships that will install the APR tune at the dealership, keeping the warranty intact.
![]() 12/11/2016 at 22:22 |
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Right on, I like your thought process. I’ve been considering a used Porsche Cayman S since I’ve gotten a raise, and have been saving some money for a while now.