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Offline SRGTD

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Re: Thinking of buying new?
« Reply #50 on: 24 February 2024, 08:38 »

Oh no, Another (two) bite the dust. 

It’s not a surprise but that is a shame, but @Fredgroves I remember you commenting after a test drive about the engine tech not being as advanced as VW and the pretty terrible economy. But end of an era (ok they were only around for 7yrs and they proved they could do it.

the choice is getting limited VAG Group, BMW, Toyota.

I think I decided some time ago that my current car will be my last hot hatch. With the roads being as heavily congested as they are these days, coupled with the fact that I don’t do that many miles now, a ‘normal’ car will probably fit the bill just fine. I used to enjoy driving - not so much now, and I no longer go for a drive just for pleasure, as I no longer find driving to be a very pleasurable experience :sad:.


2020 Polo GTI Plus; Pure White, DSG (because they all are)
Gone but not forgotten;
2016 Polo GTI; Blue Silk
2011 mk6 Golf GTD; Carbon Grey
2007 mk5 Golf GT (2.0 170bhp TDI version); Deep Black Pearl
2002  mk4 Golf GTI (the 150 bhp diesel version); Deep Black Pearl

Offline BillSan

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Re: Thinking of buying new?
« Reply #51 on: 24 February 2024, 15:01 »
I'm starting to feel the same way SRGTD, but I can't get that thought out of my head that I'd still want 'one more' go.  Like a gambler in Vegas at 5am.....just one more. 
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Offline BillSan

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Re: Thinking of buying new?
« Reply #52 on: 24 February 2024, 15:02 »
I'm starting to feel the same way SRGTD, but I can't get the thought out of my head that I'd still want 'one more' go.  Like a gambler in Vegas at 5am.....just one more.
Pure White Mk8 Clubsport
TD Motorsport Pro Y Spoke Wheels
1899 Software but new s/wheel & no bongs since 4/1/24

Gone: Mk7.5 GTE

Offline Exonian

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Re: Thinking of buying new?
« Reply #53 on: 24 February 2024, 21:01 »
I'm starting to feel the same way SRGTD, but I can't get that thought out of my head that I'd still want 'one more' go.  Like a gambler in Vegas at 5am.....just one more.

https://youtu.be/2wBUYG6_YMI?si=4isgRbiHC50T0XQ9

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Offline AndyGTI

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Re: Thinking of buying new?
« Reply #54 on: 24 February 2024, 22:27 »
I'm starting to feel the same way SRGTD, but I can't get that thought out of my head that I'd still want 'one more' go.  Like a gambler in Vegas at 5am.....just one more.

https://youtu.be/2wBUYG6_YMI?si=4isgRbiHC50T0XQ9

Ok @Exonian I’m going to take your post literally and the advice I’m taking away is that everyone should buy a Golf GTI.

No one can persuade me otherwise  :whistle:
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2022 Audi RS3 Tango Red
2016 Golf R 3dr Manual, Lapiz Blue
2013 Polo BlueGT 3dr, Blue Silk
2007 Polo GTI 3dr, Diamond Black

Offline Exonian

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Re: Thinking of buying new?
« Reply #55 on: 25 February 2024, 09:01 »
Everyone *should* buy a Golf GTI at least once in their lifetime but not necessarily a new one at £40k+! 😁
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