New member checking in!

[Carlosfandango]

Hi,
Just joined the forum after the recent purchase of a Mk8 GTI, I’ve been the proud owner of many golfs over the years, a couple of Mk4 R32’s, but particularly GTI’s of various Mk’s, I recently strayed to BMW in the form of a 2020 M135i, but never really enjoyed it and yearned for another GTI, my Mk8 is pictured below after having eibach pro-kit springs installed, I’ve found this forum to be a great source of knowledge before joining and look forward to contributing in the future,  and hopefully helping others with the little VW knowledge I’ve gained thus far.
Thanks, Charles.

[fredgroves]

Welcome Charles!

Nice looking motor!

Done many miles yet?

I almost was swayed by the M135i/128TI but... well, here I am

[Carlosfandango]

Thanks! I absolutely love the car, couldn’t wait to get back into a GTI, the BMW was built really well, and was a high quality machine, but oh boy was it DULL! I’ve actually somehow covered 3K in the last three months, and I use a van all week!! Just love driving it, and can’t help but take the scenic route everywhere! 

[Exonian]

Welcome Charles 
Nicely specced GTI there 

I’m an ex-GTI, ex-M135i F40 and now returned mk8 GTI owner too.
Fantastic cars those M135i’s from a build quality stance, but a GTI always feels like “home”.

[joe6]

Welcome. They look really nice in Kings red. Takes a while to get over taking the scenic route if ever

[Carlosfandango]

Welcome. They look really nice in Kings red. Takes a while to get over taking the scenic route if ever

I’m really quite smitten with my choice of colour! Completely disregarded Kings Red initially, but then saw one at the dealership while I was looking at a different car, made my mind up there and then that it had to be that colour, my last three GTI’s were grey and the one before that was black, so red was a little out of my comfort zone, very pleased with my choice though! 👌

Welcome Charles 
Nicely specced GTI there 

I’m an ex-GTI, ex-M135i F40 and now returned mk8 GTI owner too.
Fantastic cars those M135i’s from a build quality stance, but a GTI always feels like “home”.

Totally agree, ever since I drove a Mk8 GTI about a year ago I knew I had to have one, it felt reassuringly familiar, the BMW was simply unable to conjure up the same emotions.