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limenko · 7 May 2010, 02:06 PM

Hey guys, I am in the market for a second car and it has to be sporty, reasonably priced and able to fit 2 child seats in the back seat.

I recently drove the Golf GTI with the DSG transmition and was blown out of the water. The car is deceptively quick and is relatively practical. It has also won numerous car awards here in Aus.

Do any of you own a GTI? How have you found the reliability performance, especially past the warranty period? Any issues with the DSG and the transmission paddles?

blackmsport · 7 May 2010, 02:23 PM

same here... I am selling my BMW 1 series and lookign at the new GTi.... awesome car, well built and same price as base model 1 series

swatty · 7 May 2010, 07:25 PM

C'mon Milan , you need a big family SUV

dalip · 7 May 2010, 07:49 PM

Hey mate...My wife has the GTi and I have the R32..

We love them....the GTi is an incredible car for the price...reliable..fast...great handling...lovley finish. No issue ... 2 years old now from new. The handling and grip is what makes this car...and it's plenty roomy - we only have one child.

BUT: The R32 is an absolutely OUTSTANDING car....all wheel drive...3.2 V6 power-plant...and it shifts....great sound...incredible brakes....fantastic interior...I got it pre-owned...have had it for a couple years....70,000 kms on the clock and runs like a dream. I have had numerous cars in this class...and this outstrips them all...if you can find one I cannot recommend them enough

either way you will not be disappointed....

Ultraman · 7 May 2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dalip

Hey mate...My wife has the GTi and I have the R32..

We love them....the GTi is an incredible car for the price...reliable..fast...great handling...lovley finish. No issue ... 2 years old now from new. The handling and grip is what makes this car...and it's plenty roomy - we only have one child.

BUT: The R32 is an absolutely OUTSTANDING car....all wheel drive...3.2 V6 power-plant...and it shifts....great sound...incredible brakes....fantastic interior...I got it pre-owned...have had it for a couple years....70,000 kms on the clock and runs like a dream. I have had numerous cars in this class...and this outstrips them all...if you can find one I cannot recommend them enough

either way you will not be disappointed....

The R32 is a beast! Sweet sweet sounding exhaust and awesome performance. Have you got a Mark IV or V, Dalip?

GTIs are practical pocket rockets, they look classy enough with the performance to match. My mate has a Mark IV modded GTI which respond very well to mods (eg: ECU chips, exhaust system). A very well rounded performance car.

dalip · 7 May 2010, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultraman

The R32 is a beast! Sweet sweet sounding exhaust and awesome performance. Have you got a Mark IV or V, Dalip?

GTIs are practical pocket rockets, they look classy enough with the performance to match. My mate has a Mark IV modded GTI which respond very well to mods (eg: ECU chips, exhaust system). A very well rounded performance car.

Mark V mate....and everything you say is correct

just love the car....cannot get enough of it's exhaust note

Ultraman · 7 May 2010, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by limenko

Hey guys, I am in the market for a second car and it has to be sporty, reasonably priced and able to fit 2 child seats in the back seat.

I recently drove the Golf GTI with the DSG transmition and was blown out of the water. The car is deceptively quick and is relatively practical. It has also won numerous car awards here in Aus.

Do any of you own a GTI? How have you found the reliability performance, especially past the warranty period? Any issues with the DSG and the transmission paddles?

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Originally Posted by blackmsport

same here... I am selling my BMW 1 series and lookign at the new GTi.... awesome car, well built and same price as base model 1 series

Hey fellows,

Check out the VW forums, the guys over there are pretty well-versed in their VW. They are kind of like the TRF for VW!

http://forums.vwvortex.com/forumdisp...01-Volkswagen&

Ultraman · 7 May 2010, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dalip

Mark V mate....and everything you say is correct

just love the car....cannot get enough of it's exhaust note

You are one lucky man to have a R32 and GTI sitting in your garage!!

gregmoeck · 8 May 2010, 12:53 AM

i test drove a new GTI last month, it blew me out of the water, it was perfect and super quick. I owned a 1984 GTI and that was the best car i have ever owned. I just cant get away from the japanese cars for reliability aspect, they are no fun to drive. German cars are so fun.

dalip · 8 May 2010, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultraman

You are one lucky man to have a R32 and GTI sitting in your garage!!

Thanks mate

blackmsport · 8 May 2010, 11:52 AM

I am waiting for the Mark VI R20.... or current Audi S3

awesome cars for 60K....

Ultraman · 8 May 2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by blackmsport

I am waiting for the Mark VI R20.... or current Audi S3

awesome cars for 60K....

Oh yea..they are BEASTS!!

7 May 2010, 02:06 PM	#1
limenko "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Milan Location: Sydney Posts: 898	Golf GTI Hey guys, I am in the market for a second car and it has to be sporty, reasonably priced and able to fit 2 child seats in the back seat. I recently drove the Golf GTI with the DSG transmition and was blown out of the water. The car is deceptively quick and is relatively practical. It has also won numerous car awards here in Aus. Do any of you own a GTI? How have you found the reliability performance, especially past the warranty period? Any issues with the DSG and the transmission paddles?

7 May 2010, 07:49 PM	#4
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Hey mate...My wife has the GTi and I have the R32.. We love them....the GTi is an incredible car for the price...reliable..fast...great handling...lovley finish. No issue ... 2 years old now from new. The handling and grip is what makes this car...and it's plenty roomy - we only have one child. BUT: The R32 is an absolutely OUTSTANDING car....all wheel drive...3.2 V6 power-plant...and it shifts....great sound...incredible brakes....fantastic interior...I got it pre-owned...have had it for a couple years....70,000 kms on the clock and runs like a dream. I have had numerous cars in this class...and this outstrips them all...if you can find one I cannot recommend them enough either way you will not be disappointed.... __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

7 May 2010, 02:23 PM	#2
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	same here... I am selling my BMW 1 series and lookign at the new GTi.... awesome car, well built and same price as base model 1 series

7 May 2010, 07:25 PM	#3
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,409	C'mon Milan , you need a big family SUV

8 May 2010, 12:53 AM	#9
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	i test drove a new GTI last month, it blew me out of the water, it was perfect and super quick. I owned a 1984 GTI and that was the best car i have ever owned. I just cant get away from the japanese cars for reliability aspect, they are no fun to drive. German cars are so fun.

8 May 2010, 11:52 AM	#11
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	I am waiting for the Mark VI R20.... or current Audi S3 awesome cars for 60K....

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