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Title: Test drove an 09 Pirrelli GTi! URF!!!
Post by: Trickyboy on 08 March 2009, 20:19
My, my, what a car, wasnt too keen on the seat design to be honest but performance was pant wettingly good! Also tested a GT Sport TDI170 which was very neat too! The big question is this, with a budget of 10- 12k do i get a  standard GTi or a GT Sport TDI 170??? Both seem to be affordable with less than 60k miles. HELP!!!
Title: Re: Test drove an 09 Pirrelli GTi! URF!!!
Post by: ifti on 08 March 2009, 20:25
Would you really pick up a Pirelli for under 12k?? Im assuming you mean you will finance the rest??
All the Pirelli's Ive seen are from 19k upwards....
Title: Re: Test drove an 09 Pirrelli GTi! URF!!!
Post by: Trickyboy on 08 March 2009, 20:29
Soz, i didnt make myself very clear, the only GTi available to test was a pirrelli, i wish i could pick one up for 12!!! this one was 21500! I'm just thinking about a standard GTi or GT Sport TDI 170. <edited original post>
Title: Re: Test drove an 09 Pirrelli GTi! URF!!!
Post by: ub7rm on 08 March 2009, 20:59
Unless you do lots of miles and pay for your own fuel its a no brainer.  GTI  :cool:

If you go for the GT you'll regret it everytime you see a GTI.
Title: Re: Test drove an 09 Pirrelli GTi! URF!!!
Post by: Saint Steve on 08 March 2009, 21:13
for more bang per buck, a couple extra grand gets you the Edition 30.
Title: Re: Test drove an 09 Pirrelli GTi! URF!!!
Post by: ifti on 08 March 2009, 21:20
The Edition 30 having the same power as the Pirelli you test drove ;)
Title: Re: Test drove an 09 Pirrelli GTi! URF!!!
Post by: Trickyboy on 08 March 2009, 21:56
It's the classic case of me wanting the GTi and the Mrs wanting a derv! lol
£12k really is the upper bracket of the price range im going for and it'd be a miracle to find an ed30 with that tag, ed30 styling is tastier than the pirelli imo though, defo ed30 ftw!
What sort of MPG should i expect realistically for a GTi? Almost all urban for me.
Title: Re: Test drove an 09 Pirrelli GTi! URF!!!
Post by: Hurdy on 09 March 2009, 00:57
MPG in a purely urban environment would be between 25 and 30mpg. A diesel would be between 38 and 42 under similar circumstances.

As ub7rm says...every time you drive your diesel GT and a GTI passes in the other direction, you'll not be able to quell that feeling of ..."I wish I'd gone for the GTI"

£12k will get you a decent spec standard GTI in this economic climate, but if you wait another year, you'll be able to get an early Edition 30 instead :wink:
Title: Re: Test drove an 09 Pirrelli GTi! URF!!!
Post by: ub7rm on 09 March 2009, 08:00
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I'd say if they are short urban journeys you might strugle to even see that, low twenties more likely.  The 2.0TFSI engine is economical for what it is but more so for longish journeys / cruising.  Stop start traffic absolutely mullers fuel consumption.

Title: Re: Test drove an 09 Pirrelli GTi! URF!!!
Post by: AlanD on 09 March 2009, 08:52
Its not awful though. My commute to work involves going through the Blackwall tunnel and those of you from London will know what a nightmare it is. Easily 45 minutes of sitting in traffic. A total distance of 15 from my house and I can see 28MPG easily. It really is about how you drive it.

Also its got to be the GTI, you will love it. Get the GTI remapped and it will be quicker than the P / ED30 :D
Title: Re: Test drove an 09 Pirrelli GTi! URF!!!
Post by: ub7rm on 09 March 2009, 12:52
Its not awful though. My commute to work involves going through the Blackwall tunnel and those of you from London will know what a nightmare it is. Easily 45 minutes of sitting in traffic. A total distance of 15 from my house and I can see 28MPG easily. It really is about how you drive it.

Also its got to be the GTI, you will love it. Get the GTI remapped and it will be quicker than the P / ED30 :D

Wow....thats impressive.  My commute is about 7 miles.  Into work involves about 15 minutes stop start through town then about 5 on a duel carriageway.  I can get about 30 if I'm gentle on the throttle on the way back from work but more like 27 on the way there.  This doesn't involve sitting in any traffic other than short roundabout queues / waiting for lights to chage.  Once there was an accident and it took me about an hour and a half, think my trip mpg was about 13!
Title: Re: Test drove an 09 Pirrelli GTi! URF!!!
Post by: Trickyboy on 09 March 2009, 16:36
Thanks for the responses guys, appreciate it. I think its defo a gti for me, MPG seems better than my old MK4 tbh!
Title: Re: Test drove an 09 Pirrelli GTi! URF!!!
Post by: AlanD on 09 March 2009, 16:56
My MK5 gives better MPG than my old MK4 2.0 :)
Title: Re: Test drove an 09 Pirrelli GTi! URF!!!
Post by: ub7rm on 09 March 2009, 17:57
My Mk5 gives worse mpg than my old mk4 1.8T.  Not much worse but it is noticeable.  But it is more fun  :evil:
Title: Re: Test drove an 09 Pirrelli GTi! URF!!!
Post by: dan_apps on 09 March 2009, 18:03
Unless you do lots of miles and pay for your own fuel its a no brainer.  GTI  :cool:
 

i do ALOT of miles and i have a GTI, if you want a diesel mate buy a tractor!

no but seriously, as said you will regret buying the GT170, one of the guys in work has one, in summary as i have driven it the general build quality of interior is not as good, i.e. more plastic not much brushed alu. seats not as comfortable, wheels arent as nice etc etc all adds upto one thing....

get the GTI! :cool:
Title: Re: Test drove an 09 Pirrelli GTi! URF!!!
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 09 March 2009, 19:59
As above GTI all the way.
Title: Re: Test drove an 09 Pirrelli GTi! URF!!!
Post by: Exonian on 10 March 2009, 05:56
As said, go for the GTI.
The devil is in the detail, the GTI has a few nice exterior bits to set it off but the really good stuff (apart from under the bonnet) is inside. Unique seats, black headliner, different steering wheel and dials, gearknob, pedals, alu trim etc etc etc. Would cost ££££ and many hours to get the GT upto GTI spec inside even if the engine can be modified for similar performance.
Title: Re: Test drove an 09 Pirrelli GTi! URF!!!
Post by: neg on 10 March 2009, 19:31
GTI for sure - you can have mine for around £12k  :wink:
Title: Re: Test drove an 09 Pirrelli GTi! URF!!!
Post by: Edition30 on 11 March 2009, 11:53
Its not awful though. My commute to work involves going through the Blackwall tunnel and those of you from London will know what a nightmare it is. Easily 45 minutes of sitting in traffic. A total distance of 15 from my house and I can see 28MPG easily. It really is about how you drive it.

Also its got to be the GTI, you will love it. Get the GTI remapped and it will be quicker than the P / ED30 :D

What happens when you get the ED30/P remapped though? :tongue:
Title: Re: Test drove an 09 Pirrelli GTi! URF!!!
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 11 March 2009, 11:58
Its not awful though. My commute to work involves going through the Blackwall tunnel and those of you from London will know what a nightmare it is. Easily 45 minutes of sitting in traffic. A total distance of 15 from my house and I can see 28MPG easily. It really is about how you drive it.

Also its got to be the GTI, you will love it. Get the GTI remapped and it will be quicker than the P / ED30 :D

What happens when you get the ED30/P remapped though? :tongue:

Wheelspin
Title: Re: Test drove an 09 Pirrelli GTi! URF!!!
Post by: Hurdy on 11 March 2009, 12:08
Its not awful though. My commute to work involves going through the Blackwall tunnel and those of you from London will know what a nightmare it is. Easily 45 minutes of sitting in traffic. A total distance of 15 from my house and I can see 28MPG easily. It really is about how you drive it.

Also its got to be the GTI, you will love it. Get the GTI remapped and it will be quicker than the P / ED30 :D

What happens when you get the ED30/P remapped though? :tongue:

Wheelspin

 :grin: :grin:

You start looking into Quaife products...like me :laugh:
Title: Re: Test drove an 09 Pirrelli GTi! URF!!!
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 12 March 2009, 10:34
Its not awful though. My commute to work involves going through the Blackwall tunnel and those of you from London will know what a nightmare it is. Easily 45 minutes of sitting in traffic. A total distance of 15 from my house and I can see 28MPG easily. It really is about how you drive it.

Also its got to be the GTI, you will love it. Get the GTI remapped and it will be quicker than the P / ED30 :D

What happens when you get the ED30/P remapped though? :tongue:

Wheelspin

 :grin: :grin:

You start looking into Quaife products...like me :laugh:

Do you have adjustable ARBs John?  Or do you have the WALK fitted?

If you do have adjustable ARBs, try hardening up the front, and/or softening the rears - that should help balance front end traction across the axle.
Title: Re: Test drove an 09 Pirrelli GTi! URF!!!
Post by: Hurdy on 12 March 2009, 11:00
Yes, I have the WALK and the ARB's are adjustable. They have 3 settings/holes for soft medium and hard and the fronts are on hard and the rears on medium :cool:

Soft on the rear felt a little too much (for me) like stock and needed hardening a little.

The harder, the better on the front I've found is best and they are already on the hardest setting(again for me!) :smiley:
Title: Re: Test drove an 09 Pirrelli GTi! URF!!!
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 12 March 2009, 13:55
Yes, I have the WALK and the ARB's are adjustable. They have 3 settings/holes for soft medium and hard and the fronts are on hard and the rears on medium :cool:

Soft on the rear felt a little too much (for me) like stock and needed hardening a little.

The harder, the better on the front I've found is best and they are already on the hardest setting(again for me!) :smiley:

OK, maybe try going back to soft on the rear, and see if that improves cornering traction.  If it does, then maybe try some spacers on the rear to counteract the softer ARB setting.

Otherwise, a Quaife may well be the only medicine for you!  :wink:  :grin: