« Reply #36 on: 21 April 2013, 10:12 »
How many of us are driving these cars to the limit like evo testers. If we want our 'back ends' sliding out round roundabouts, we'll buy a cater ham, or a vauxhall. It seems as tho th new golf does everything I want it to, and the alternatives for the money don't.
Exactly right IMHO ... journos always review cars as if they were on a track all the time, where in reality actual owners are looking for a great all rounder for all types of trips in all types of weather. The MK 6 Golf R got very similar types of comments, but for me it was the best car I've ever owned.
A few more quotes from EVO to get back on thread
I didn't know about this one :-
If you opt for the performance pack you get a choice LSD settings (normal or sport)
"We'd tick the option for the Performance Pack (PP - £980) with which you also get the clever electronically controlled LSD. Also tick the Adaptive Chassis Control (£795) with Driver Profile Selection (standard) giving you control over ACC, throttle mapping, steering mode and on PP cars, whether you want the diff in Normal or Sport mode." "The most notable improvement to the engine is in mid-range torque. The PP GTi delivers 258lbft - the same as the MK 6 R and 51lb ft more than the Mk 6 GTI""There's very little kickback and grip levels are easy to detect both on the way into and out of corners. This allows properly committed driving; you can attack the corners vey hard and drive through them without fear of sudden oversteer."
"The Jacaro tartan seats are comfy, the driving position relaxed but multi adjustable, the dials are clear and the infotainment excellent. There's little wind or road noise, and the ride in "Normal" is relaxed. "
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